PORTLAND, Ore. – A Woodburn man is facing multiple federal felony charges, including assaulting Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents, after he allegedly escaped from a moving vehicle while handcuffed and resisted arrest following his apprehension on drug distribution charges.
Ezequiel Ramos Hernandez, 28, made his initial appearance in federal court on Friday, October 3, 2025, charged with Assaulting Federal Agents and Possession with Intent to Distribute Controlled Substances. He was detained pending further court proceedings.
According to court documents, the events unfolded on October 1, 2025, when the FBI, assisted by the Woodburn and Salem Police Departments, executed a search warrant at Ramos Hernandez’s Woodburn hotel room. Agents reportedly seized distributable quantities of cocaine, fentanyl, and methamphetamine.
READ: 8 Years For Attempted Supreme Court Murder Sparks DOJ Outrage
Ramos Hernandez was arrested on federal drug distribution charges and placed into a vehicle for transport. However, during the drive, he allegedly managed to escape from the moving vehicle while still handcuffed.
Two FBI agents pursued Ramos Hernandez, who actively resisted, reportedly kicking one of the agents in the face multiple times. FBI agents ultimately subdued him with the aid of multiple civilian witnesses. Ramos Hernandez later told an agent he tried to escape because he thought he was being deported.
Assaulting a federal officer is punishable by up to eight years in federal prison.
Please make a small donation to the Tampa Free Press to help sustain independent journalism. Your contribution enables us to continue delivering high-quality, local, and national news coverage.
Sign up: Subscribe to our free newsletter for a curated selection of top stories delivered straight to your inbox
