Rotterdam man charged for attacking Homeland Security agent in 2025

ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT)- A man accused of attacking a federal agent outside Rotterdam police headquarters now faces renewed attention after prosecutors described the confrontation in court.

The confrontation happened March 5, 2025, outside the Rotterdam Police Department. Surveillance video shows Garcia Rojas getting out of a federal law enforcement vehicle and trying to walk away.

Homeland Security Investigations agents confronted Garcia Rojas, and prosecutors said he fought back. They said Garcia Rojas hit an agent in the face and threw him into a door as the special agent wrestled with him…

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