Humble Man Convicted of Assaulting Federal Officer, Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison

A federal jury has convicted Cedric Tyrone Walker, 42, of Humble, Texas, of assaulting a federal officer resulting in bodily injury, according to U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. The jury reached the verdict after approximately two hours of deliberation following a two-day trial.

On December 27, 2022, authorities discovered Walker had failed to return on time to the residential reentry center (RRC) where he was serving a federal prison sentence. When directed to be transported back to a federal detention center, Walker resisted and struck a deputy U.S. marshal (DUSM) in the mouth with a closed fist. This resulted in a physical altercation that required two taser deployments before Walker was restrained and taken into custody.

The injured DUSM was treated for a laceration on his lip that needed 12 stitches and sustained two chipped teeth. The defense argued that Walker did not cause the injuries, but the jury found him guilty.

U.S. District Judge George C. Hanks presided over the trial and set sentencing for October 31. Walker faces up to 20 years in federal prison and a possible $250,000 maximum fine. He will remain in custody pending sentencing.

“The U.S. Marshals Service is the oldest federal law enforcement agency, and for over 200 years they have performed some of law enforcement’s most dangerous work,” said Hamdani. “While Walker may have not known that long history, he should have known that striking a DUSM with a closed fist comes with severe consequences and would not go unnoticed. We noticed when we brought this case against Walker and so did 12 of his fellow citizens in handing down today’s guilty verdict.”

The FBI conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Carrie Wirsing and Anna Swanson are prosecuting the case.