Man arrested and charged with assault for throwing sandwich at federal agent in Washington, D.C.

A man has been charged with felony assault on a federal officer following an incident in Washington, D.C., where he allegedly threw a sandwich at a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent. Sean Charles Dunn was arrested late Sunday night at the intersection of 14th and U Streets NW after he confronted a group of law enforcement personnel, which included Metro Transit Police and CBP agents. Reports indicate that he vocally expressed his disdain toward the officers, labeling them as “fascists” and questioning their presence in the area.

According to a criminal complaint referenced by Media News Source, Dunn was recorded on video shouting “shame” multiple times before throwing a sub-style sandwich at a CBP officer. The footage shows the suspect crossing the street with the sandwich in hand before launching the projectile at the officer’s chest and attempting to flee the scene. Following the altercation, law enforcement apprehended Dunn.

In the aftermath of his arrest, Dunn reportedly confessed to the act of throwing the sandwich. He has since been charged with assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers and employees of the United States. Speaking on the matter, U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro addressed the incident in a video statement shared on social media, condemning Dunn’s behavior as both chaotic and disrespectful toward law enforcement.

This incident takes place against the backdrop of heightened tensions in Washington, D.C., particularly in light of recent announcements from the federal administration. Just days prior to Dunn’s arrest, President Donald Trump unveiled plans for a federal intervention to temporarily control the local police department in an effort to reduce crime in the district, despite statistics revealing a 26% decline in violent crime over the previous year.

The ramifications of Dunn’s actions are not confined to the realm of public disorder; they also underline the increasingly contentious relationship between some members of the public and law enforcement officials in the nation’s capital. As the legal process unfolds, both the prosecution and defense will likely evaluate the implications of this incident within the larger narrative of civil liberties, public safety, and law enforcement’s role in urban environments. The charges against Dunn reflect the legal and societal stakes involved when confrontations between civilians and law enforcement escalate beyond verbal dispute.