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Copenhagen Woman Arrested for Assaulting, Resisting,
or Impeding an Officer at the U.S./Canadian Border
Published: July 17, 2026 at
09:00 a.m.
By: Press Release from U.S. Attorney’s Office
Woman Arrested for Assaulting,
Resisting, or Impeding an Officer at the U.S./Canadian Border
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Maddesyn
Jones, 22, of Copenhagen, NY, has been charged by complaint with
assaulting, resisting, or impeding an officer engaged in the performance of
official duties.
First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III and
Acting Special Agent in Charge of the HSI Buffalo Field Office Anthony
Patrone, made the announcement.
At the Alexandria Bay Port of Entry, Jones defied lawful
commands and fled from law enforcement. During the chase, she lost control
of her vehicle and came to rest in a ditch. She was subsequently taken into
custody. Jones was arraigned June 25th, 2026, in Syracuse, New
York, before United States Magistrate Judge Miroslav Lovric.
“In the Northern District of New York, we have zero tolerance for those who
endanger federal officers by refusing lawful commands and fleeing from
them,” said First Assistant United States Attorney John Sarcone. “As
alleged, this defendant’s actions represent conduct that is unaligned with
a nation of laws and Ms. Jones will be held accountable in the court of
law.”
HSI Buffalo Acting Special Agent in Charge
Anthony Patrone said, “The brazen assault, resistance, and obstruction
alleged in this complaint strike at the heart of the rule of law at our
border. HSI Syracuse, working alongside our law enforcement partners,
remains relentless in defending our officers, securing our ports of entry,
and ensuring that those who threaten the safety and integrity of our border
are brought to justice.”
The charge in the complaint is merely an accusation. The
defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
The charge filed against Jones carries a maximum sentence of 8
years in prison, a maximum term of supervised release of 3 years, and a
maximum fine of $250,000. A defendant’s sentence is imposed by a judge
based on the particular statute(s) the defendant
is convicted of violating, the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other
factors.
HSI and U.S. Customs and Border Protection are investigating
the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jessica N. Carbone is prosecuting the
case.
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