By — Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/dc-man-arrested-for-hurling-sandwich-at-a-federal-law-enforcement-official Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter DC man arrested for hurling sandwich at a federal law enforcement official Nation Aug 13, 2025 4:45 PM EDT A man has been arrested on a charge that he hurled a sandwich at a federal law enforcement official in the nation’s capital amid a surge in law enforcement patrols ordered by the White House, according to a court filing Wednesday. WATCH: The legality of Trump’s D.C. takeover as statistics show decline in crime Sean Charles Dunn, 37, of Washington, D.C., approached a group of U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents late Sunday, pointed a finger in an agent’s face and swore at him, calling him a “fascist,” a police affidavit says. An observer’s video captured Dunn throwing a sub-style sandwich at the agent’s chest, the affidavit says. “Why are you here? I don’t want you in my city!” Dunn shouted, according to police. Dunn tried to run away but was arrested on a federal assault charge, police said. Online court records don’t list an attorney for Dunn. The incident coincided with President Donald Trump’s push to flood the city with National Guard troops and federal officers. Trump claims crime in the city has reached emergency levels, but city leaders point to statistics showing violent crime at a 30-year low. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press
A man has been arrested on a charge that he hurled a sandwich at a federal law enforcement official in the nation’s capital amid a surge in law enforcement patrols ordered by the White House, according to a court filing Wednesday. WATCH: The legality of Trump’s D.C. takeover as statistics show decline in crime Sean Charles Dunn, 37, of Washington, D.C., approached a group of U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents late Sunday, pointed a finger in an agent’s face and swore at him, calling him a “fascist,” a police affidavit says. An observer’s video captured Dunn throwing a sub-style sandwich at the agent’s chest, the affidavit says. “Why are you here? I don’t want you in my city!” Dunn shouted, according to police. Dunn tried to run away but was arrested on a federal assault charge, police said. Online court records don’t list an attorney for Dunn. The incident coincided with President Donald Trump’s push to flood the city with National Guard troops and federal officers. Trump claims crime in the city has reached emergency levels, but city leaders point to statistics showing violent crime at a 30-year low. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now