A man from Ypsilanti, Michigan has been charged with interfering with U.S. Border Patrol agents while they were performing their official duties. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon, Jr., who was joined by Special Agent in Charge Cheyvoryea Gibson of the FBI Detroit Division and Chief Patrol Agent John R. Morris of the U.S. Border Patrol.
Jacob Nathaniel Len, 30, is accused of impeding, intimidating, or interfering with federal agents during an incident on July 7, 2025. According to an affidavit, four uniformed Border Patrol agents in two marked vehicles were transporting fifteen individuals detained for immigration violations to a correctional facility in Michigan. While traveling on Interstate 96, Len allegedly drove his BMW sedan toward one of the Border Patrol vehicles and made an obscene gesture at the agents. After passing the lead transport van without signaling, he reportedly cut in front and rapidly slowed down, forcing the driver to brake suddenly to avoid a collision. The trailing vehicle also had to brake quickly to prevent a crash. This maneuver was repeated twice before Len exited the freeway.
United States Attorney Gorgon said: “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 added: “Interfering with a federal agent performing their official duties is a serious criminal offense and will not be tolerated,” said Cheyvoryea Gibson, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Detroit Field Office. “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,” said Chief Patrol Agent John R. Morris, U.S. Border Patrol, Detroit Sector. “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 in federal court in Detroit where he was released on bond pending his next court appearance scheduled for August 25.
Authorities reminded that a Federal Criminal Complaint contains only charges and is not evidence of guilt; defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
The case is being investigated by special agents from the FBI.
