U.S. Attorney Jeaninne Pirro announced that she would pursue felony charges against suspect who allegedly threw a sandwich at a federal agent in a viral video recorded in Washington.
On Sunday, video was released on social media of a man outside a Subway sandwich restaurant accosting U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents in the District of Columbia, whose presence has been increased in the city by President Donald Trump in a crackdown on crime. The suspect attempted to flee the officers when they pursued him.
“He thought it was funny. Well, he doesn’t think it’s funny today because we charged him with a felony, assault on a police officer,” said Pirro in a video posted to X Wednesday. “And we’re going to back the police to the hilt. So there, stick your Subway sandwich somewhere else.”
Trump has warned citizens not to assault the officials he has tasked with policing the District, saying, “you spit and we hit,” on Monday.
FBI Director Kash Patel said on X Thursday, “The @FBI arrested this individual last night. He has been charged with felony assault on a federal officer.”
This felony can incur up to eight years of prison under U.S. law, and if committed with “a deadly or dangerous weapon,” up to 20 years.
According to a court document signed by a Metro Transit Police Detective, the suspect’s name is Sean Charles Dunn.
Per the report, Dunn allegedly yelled, “F–k you! You f–king fascists! Why are you here? I don’t want you in my city!” and “continued his conduct for several minutes before crossing the street and continuing to yell obscenities.”
Dunn proceeded to hurl a sandwich at a CBP officer, which hit the officer in the chest.
“DUNN attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended,” reads the report. “While being processed… DUNN told MTP Officer Gurkaranjot Thandi, ‘I did it. I threw a sandwich.’”