ICE Agent Attacked By Illegal Immigrant With A Hammer In
by Alex Lloyd Gross
Reinieri De Jesus Licona Amador, 27, is behind bars and charged with assaulting a federal officer. After he finishes his sentence, he will be deported. This matter happened October 4,2026 in Gibbsboro NJ. On that date, During the operation, the ICE Officers conducted a license plate check of a truck driving in the area.
This check identified the registered owner of the vehicle as Licona Amador. According to a search of immigration records Licona Amador lacked lawful status in the United States and therefore was subject to removal. After confirming that the truck driver’s appearance was consistent with the photo in Licona Amador’s immigration file, ICE Officers activated their emergency lights to pull Licona Amador’s truck over. In response, Licona Amador pulled his truck over to the side of the road and came to a complete stop.
He then reached in his truck and grabbed a hammer. He refused officers commands, police said and moved from the drivers seat to the passenger seat, authorities said.
. Officers deployed OC spray in an attempt to gain compliance from Licona Amador, wrestled Licona Amador to the ground, and arrested him without injury.
The charge for assault using a deadly or dangerous weapon carries a maximum potential penalty of 20 years’ imprisonment and a maximum fine of $250,000.