ICE Agent Faces Aggravated Assault Charges in Houston
An ICE agent, Mario Alberto Morales, faces aggravated assault charges in Houston for allegedly hitting a fleeing man with his car. His attorney stated he would turn himself in on Monday.
Fresno Visalia, CA, October 31, 2026 — An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent is facing aggravated assault charges in Houston, Texas.
The agent, identified as Mario Alberto Morales, has been accused of hitting a fleeing individual with his vehicle. The specific details surrounding the incident, including the date and the circumstances leading up to the alleged assault, were not immediately available.
According to statements from his attorney, Morales was expected to surrender to authorities on Monday. The charge of aggravated assault is a serious felony in Texas, typically involving an assault that causes serious bodily injury or involves the use of a deadly weapon.
The ICE agency has not yet released an official statement regarding the charges or the status of Agent Morales. Information regarding any internal investigation or disciplinary action is also pending.
The attorney for Mario Alberto Morales indicated that his client intended to cooperate with the legal process and turn himself in. The resolution of this case will depend on the evidence presented and the proceedings that follow his surrender.
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