PORTLAND, Ore. — A Portland woman is facing multiple federal charges after allegedly attacking U.S. Marshals in court while already under indictment for an earlier confrontation involving an incendiary device and knives outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building.
Courtroom Arrest Turns Violent
On August 20, 2025, deputies from the U.S. Marshals Service attempted to arrest Julie Winters, 46, for violating the conditions of her pretrial release. According to court documents, Winters became hostile and resisted efforts to place her in custody.
Deputies reported that Winters fought back for several minutes before being restrained and escorted to a holding cell. Once there, Winters experienced what officials described as a “medical incident.”
As marshals removed her restraints to provide medical aid and await paramedics, Winters allegedly began fighting again. She is accused of grabbing one deputy by the hair and whipping the officer around before being subdued…