Great Lakes Wire

An Ypsilanti resident, Jacob Nathaniel Len, 30, has been charged with interfering with U.S. Border Patrol agents as they performed their official duties. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon, Jr., in coordination with Special Agent in Charge Cheyvoryea Gibson of the FBI Detroit Division and Chief Patrol Agent John R. Morris of the U.S. Border Patrol.

According to an affidavit, on July 7, 2025, four uniformed Border Patrol agents were transporting fifteen individuals detained for immigration violations to a correctional facility in Michigan. While traveling on Interstate 96 in two marked service vehicles, Len allegedly drove his BMW sedan toward one of the vehicles and made an obscene gesture at the agents. He then cut off the lead transport van without signaling and abruptly slowed down multiple times, causing both Border Patrol vehicles to brake suddenly to avoid collisions before he exited the freeway.

United States Attorney Gorgon stated: “The alleged actions of this man are shameful. While zipping around in his BMW, this defendant cavalierly endangered the hardworking agents who put their lives on the line every day protecting our country, the illegal aliens they were tasked with safely transporting, and other drivers going about their lives.”

Cheyvoryea Gibson said: "Interfering with a federal agent performing their official duties is a serious criminal offense and will not be tolerated. The alleged actions by Jacob Len were not only reckless, but endangered lives and compromised public safety. I would like to thank the dedicated members of our FBI Ann Arbor Resident Agency for their thorough work with this investigation.”

Chief Patrol Agent John R. Morris commented: “The actions described in this case not only jeopardized the safety of our agents and the aliens in their custody but also posed a serious risk to other motorists. Our agents are committed to carrying out their duties with professionalism and dedication, and we will not tolerate behavior that endangers their lives or the lives of others. We appreciate the partnership of the FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in holding individuals accountable for such reckless and dangerous actions.”

Len appeared before a federal court in Detroit where he was released on bond pending a preliminary examination scheduled for August 25.

Authorities remind that a criminal complaint contains only charges; defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt.

The case is under investigation by special agents from the FBI.