At a Glance
- A $15,000 reward is offered for 28-year-old Honduran national Jerson Lopez-Sanchez
- He allegedly rammed two vehicles carrying immigration agents on Dec. 1, 2025, injuring three
- Lopez-Sanchez faces three counts of assaulting federal agents and is on the Most Wanted list
- Why it matters: The attack highlights the dangers federal agents face during routine stops
A Honduran man is on the run after federal officials say he used his pickup truck as a battering ram to escape an immigration stop in Lewisville, injuring three ICE agents and triggering a $15,000 manhunt.
The Attack on Stemmons Freeway
The incident unfolded on Dec. 1, 2025, when immigration agents pulled over a pickup registered to a person previously removed from the United States. The Department of Justice says Jerson Lopez-Sanchez, 28, was behind the wheel with four passengers.
Agents in three clearly marked vehicles surrounded the truck along the 2400 block of Stemmons Freeway. According to the indictment, the agents wore vests with “police identifying insignia” and carried federal badges.
Without warning, Lopez-Sanchez threw his truck in reverse. The sudden maneuver:
- Crashed into the vehicle behind him
- Injured an agent who had one leg outside the struck vehicle
- Created an opening for escape
Second Ramming Injures Two More Agents
As Lopez-Sanchez tried to flee, one agent positioned his vehicle to block the escape route. The Honduran national allegedly accelerated directly into that vehicle, injuring two more agents inside.
“Lopez-Sanchez continued to evade with the third vehicle pursuing him onto East Valley Ridge Boulevard in Lewisville for about 10 minutes before the suspect vehicle stopped on a median and all five occupants fled on foot,” the DOJ stated.
Manhunt and Capture
A foot chase erupted through Lewisville neighborhoods. Three of the five occupants were captured after civilians joined the pursuit. Lopez-Sanchez and at least one other person vanished into the area.
The $15,000 reward, announced Thursday, is for information leading directly to Lopez-Sanchez’s capture. Federal officials emphasize he should be considered dangerous after demonstrating willingness to use his vehicle as a weapon.
No Prior Criminal History
In a twist, authorities confirm Lopez-Sanchez had no known criminal background or active warrants before the Dec. 1 incident. U.S. Attorney Jay Combs told reporters the attack represents a violent escalation during what began as a routine traffic stop.
“When someone runs down an ICE officer – or any federal or local law enforcement officer – those deadly weapons act as battering rams,” Combs said. “It is a violent attack and it will not be tolerated.”
Ongoing Investigation
The FBI has taken the lead in the manhunt. Anyone with information on Lopez-Sanchez’s whereabouts can:
- Call 1-800-CALL-FBI
- Submit tips online at tips.fbi.gov
- Remain anonymous while collecting potential reward money
Federal officials stress the investigation remains active as agents work to locate the remaining fugitive and determine why Lopez-Sanchez chose such a violent response to a routine stop.
