Local man charged with assault of court security officer
HOUSTON TX March 3, 2026 – A federal grand jury has returned an indictment against a 34-year-old man for assaulting, opposing, resisting, impeding, and interfering with a federal officer, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
Xavier Edmond is currently in custody and expected to appear for his arraignment in the near future.
On Feb. 4, Edmond allegedly attempted to bypass security screening at the Bob Casey Federal Courthouse in Houston.
A court security officer quickly approached Edmond and attempted to escort him from the lobby area, but Edmond swung his fists, pushed the officer, and threatened to kill him, according to the allegations. The charges further allege Edmond spit on the officer before additional security intervened and arrested him.
If convicted, Edmond faces up to eight years in federal prison and a possible $250,000 maximum fine.
Department of Homeland Security – Federal Protective Service conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Justin Martin is prosecuting the case.
