Man accused of putting federal agent in chokehold pleads not guilty to attempted murder
The man accused of putting a federal officer in a chokehold pleaded not guilty.The incident happened near 22nd and Chandler streets in June.PREVIOUS COVERAGE: ICE, Homeland Security officers involved in law enforcement response in Bellevue Wednesday, officials sayWhen immigration agents tried to arrest Gabriel Hurtado-Cariaco, 30, a scuffle ensued.An agent was hurt during the incident.Hurtado-Cariaco fled the scene, but law enforcement was able to locate him and take him into custody without further incident.ADDITIONAL COVERAGE: Court documents say man arrested in Bellevue allegedly resisted arrest, put federal agent in chokeholdHe was charged with attempted murder of a federal officer and assault of a federal officer with infliction of bodily harm.According to the Department of Justice, if he's convicted, Hurtado-Cariaco faces up to 20 years in prison and up to a $250,000 fine.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
