Woman Arrested for Assaulting Federal Agents in Washington, D.C.

Source: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

A 44-year-old woman from Washington, D.C. got arrested because she tried to stop the police. The police were giving two gang members to ICE. This happened at a jail in D.C. The woman’s name is Sydney Lori Reid, and she also hit some officers while trying to stop them.

Details of the Case

• Date of Arrest: July 23, 2025

• Charges: Assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain federal officers or employees.

• Incident: Reid reportedly acted aggressively toward ICE agents during the transfer, creating a dangerous situation that could have allowed the two suspects — described as criminal alien offenders — to escape and possibly reoffend.

Christopher Heck, Acting Special Agent in Charge for HSI Washington, D.C., stated:

“Her actions could have led to serious injuries to federal agents and allowed dangerous individuals to escape justice. HSI will continue to investigate and take action against anyone obstructing federal law enforcement.”

Ongoing Investigation

The case is being investigated by HSI Washington, D.C. and prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia.

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