The agents were transferring an alleged international gang member in D.C. when Reid allegedly assaulted the officers
She has been charged with assaulting, resisting or impeding certain officers or employees.
Incident Overview
Who: Sydney Lori Reid, a 44-year-old woman from Washington, D.C. Fox News+8Daily Voice+8Hoodline+8
What: She has been federally charged with assaulting, resisting, or impeding federal officers—specifically ICE and FBI agents. Daily Voice+1Hoodline+1
When: The incident occurred at approximately 7:30 p.m. on July 22, 2025, and federal charges were filed in U.S. District Court on July 23, 2025, according to ICE and U.S. Attorney’s Office documents. Daily VoiceHoodline
What Happened
The confrontation took place outside the DC Central Detention Facility, during the transfer of two suspected members of the 18th Street gang to ICE custody. 9News+3Daily Voice+3Hoodline+3
As officials—both ICE ERO officers and an FBI agent—were escorting the detainees, Reid began filming the scene. Despite multiple orders to stand back, she allegedly inserted herself between agents and a suspect and began a physical struggle. Daily Voice
During the altercation, Reid is said to have kicked and flailed her arms, pushing the FBI agent’s hand into a cement wall, resulting in a bloody laceration. Daily Voice
⚖️ Legal Status
Reid was arrested and formally charged with assaulting a federal law enforcement officer.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia is handling the prosecution.
No further information has been released regarding her court appearance or possible defenses, and there is no public statement so far from Reid or her legal representatives. 9News+2Daily Voice+2Hoodline+2Hoodline
Summary Table
Detail Information
Defendant Sydney Lori Reid, 44, Washington D.C.
Charge Assault/resisting/federal officer
Date of Incident Evening of July 22, 2025
Arrest & Filing Arrested July 22; charges filed July 23
Location Outside DC Central Detention Facility
Allegations Filming, interference, physical struggle
Injury FBI agent sustained a bloody laceration
Current Status Pending legal proceedings
✅ Bottom Line
Sydney Lori Reid is now facing federal charges in D.C. for allegedly assaulting ICE and FBI agents during a detainee transfer. The case is ongoing, with more details likely to emerge as the legal process advances.