Gresham man pleads guilty to assault on federal officer near Portland ICE facility

Published: Jul. 27, 2026 at 4:28 PM PDT

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A 22-year-old Gresham man has pleaded guilty to assaulting a federal officer outside the ICE facility in South Portland.

Federal prosecutors say Ginovanni Joseph Brumbelow, 22, pleaded guilty to assault on a federal officer with a dangerous weapon in court on Monday.

Brumblelow is accused of hitting a federal officer in the back of the head with a wooden stake while the officer was arresting another person during a declared riot outside the ICE facility on June 14.

A federal grand jury returned an indictment on July 15, charging Brumblelow with assault on a federal officer, assault of a federal officers with a dangerous weapon, and civil disorder.

As part of the plea agreement, Brumbelow has agreed to pay restitution in full to the victim.

His sentencing hearing is scheduled for October 19.