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Portland Man Faces Federal Charges for Assault on Federal Officer
PORTLAND, Ore. – A Portland resident made his initial appearance in federal court today following an alleged assault on a federal officer near a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in South Portland.The incident marks the latest in a series of confrontations and subsequent charges related to activity at the ICE building.
Incident Details: October 5th Confrontation
Alexander Jay Boyce, 38, has been charged with the felony offense of assaulting a federal officer, according to a criminal complaint filed in federal court.The alleged assault occurred on the evening of October 5, 2025, when Boyce was reportedly part of a group encroaching upon the driveway of the ICE facility.
Law enforcement officials issued multiple warnings to the group, directing them to remain off federal property and initiating a process to clear the driveway.Court documents indicate that,rather than comply with thes directives,Boyce allegedly spat on the officer’s helmet. Federal officers promptly arrested Boyce at the scene.
U.S. Attorney’s Office Statement
“Nobody spits on the brave men and women of federal law enforcement and gets away with it. If you spit on a federal law enforcement officer, you will be hit with federal charges,”
Scott E. Bradford, U.S. Attorney for the district of Oregon
Ongoing Prosecutions at the ICE Facility
This incident is not isolated.Since June 13, 2025, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon has brought federal charges against a total of 31 individuals for offenses committed at the ICE building. These charges include assault on federal officers, failure to comply with lawful orders, and depredation of government property.
The charges reflect a sustained period of protest and confrontation at the facility.
Legal Status and Potential Penalties
Boyce appeared before a U.S. Magistrate Judge today and was released on conditions pending further legal proceedings. A felony assault charge against a federal officer carries a potential sentence of up to eight years in federal prison.
it is important to note that a criminal complaint represents an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent untill proven guilty in a court of law.
