I’m curious about the Star Tribune stylebook. Why isn’t “Guatemalan man” Roberto Munoz a “Minnesota man” of the kind to which we have become accustomed in its stories for lo, these many years? In contravention of long tradition, the Star Tribune reports: “A Guatemalan man has been charged with assaulting a federal officer during an attempted traffic stop near his Bloomington home as authorities pursued an immigration arrest, according to federal prosecutors.”
The Department of Justice press release tells the illuminating story this way:
[I]n December 2022, Munoz was charged [Ed.: and convicted] with repeatedly sexually abusing a minor victim [Ed.: i.e., his stepdaughter]. He was ultimately convicted of Fourth-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct, a felony offense. At the time of his arrest for sexual abuse, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued a detainer for Munoz. That detainer was not honored by local authorities and Munoz was released from custody.
In sworn testimony to Congress, Governor Walz vehemently denied that Minnesota is a “sanctuary state.” You see, it is only a state full of sanctuary jurisdictions and a panoply of benefits for illegal aliens.
Bill Glahn condenses the Star Tribune story into the headline that might have been predicted based on past experience: “‘Minnesota Dad’ assaults federal officer.” Bingo.
The press release continues:
On June 17, 2025, multiple federal agencies attempted to effectuate an administrative warrant for Munoz’s arrest due to lack of legal status in the United States. Officers and agents—clearly identified as “POLICE”—pulled Munoz over for a traffic stop. Munoz repeatedly refused to comply with commands from law enforcement officers to lower the windows and open the door. Officers told Munoz they would break a window if Munoz continued to refuse. When Munoz refused to comply, the victim in this case, an ERO [Enforcement and Removal Operations] Officer, used a spring-loaded window punch to break the rear window of the car and then reached into Munoz’s car to attempt to unlock the door.
While the ERO Officer’s arm was inside the car, Munoz put the vehicle in drive. Munoz drove up onto the curb and accelerated at a high rate of speed. The ERO Officer’s arm was caught in the car. As Munoz drove, the ERO Officer was dragged in the moving vehicle. The ERO Officer twice fired his taser at Munoz to get him to stop. Munoz was undeterred. He continued driving away as the ERO Officer screamed.
With the ERO Officer’s arm caught in the broken window and the ERO Officer being dragged along the road, Munoz began weaving back and forth, in an apparent attempt to shake the ERO Officer from the car. Munoz drove back and forth, driving up on the curb and weaving past a vehicle, all while dragging the ERO Officer. When Munoz got off the curb and reentered the street, the force knocked the ERO Officer free from the car. Munoz continued his flight. In total, Munoz dragged the ERO Officer approximately 100 yards down the street.
The ERO Officer was transported to the hospital, where he received treatment for injuries sustained from being dragged by Munoz. The ERO Officer suffered a significant cut to his right arm that required 20 stitches to close. He suffered a significant cut to his left hand that required 13 stitches. The ERO Officer also suffered abrasions to his left knee, elbows, and face.
You can see why the Democratic Party has staked its future on the likes of Guatemala man. Now if only Senator Chris Van Hollen can find the time to down a glass with “Roberto” all will be in order.
