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According to a recent indictment, John Raul Vizcaino Ramirez is accused of attempting to enter a secure area of Harry Reid International Airport and assaulting a Transportation Security Administration Officer along the way. The suspect, a Cuban national, was living in Las Vegas before the incident but did not possess a valid boarding pass.
The incident occurred on November 3rd, 2025. Ramirez allegedly made his way to Harry Reid International Airport, where he planned on boarding a plane. He approached the TSA agents on duty and presented a boarding pass bearing another individual’s name. In accordance with protocol, the TSA agent requested Ramirez’s identification.
At that point, Ramirez began refusing the requests and told the TSA agent to return his boarding pass. The officer refused to return the fraudulent document, and that’s when Ramirez lost control.
The suspect reportedly slapped the TSA agent, prompting the airport’s security officers to respond. Police officers attempted to take Ramirez into custody, but he continued to resist their attempts. During the scuffle, the suspect reportedly kicked a police officer twice and kicked a TSA officer who was also helping to restrain him.
The indictment charges Ramirez with assaulting or impeding officers, interfering with security screening personnel, and entering a secure airport area by false pretenses. He has secured a jury trial, which will begin on February 9, 2026. U.S. District Chief Judge Andrew P. Gordan will oversee the case.
One of the most startling aspects of this situation is that Ramirez has been in the United States for an unknown period. He was first discovered within the U.S. by Customs and Border Protection agents in 2022 after entering the country illegally.
Despite being in the country illegally, Ramirez has been allowed to remain in the U.S. ever since. In light of this, he currently has a detainer on him, so even if he is released from custody, he may be deported.
Ramirez’s case resulted in numerous civil fines and criminal charges. Under Nevada law, entering a secure airport area may result in misdemeanor trespassing charges, which could carry up to six months in jail. This action is also a federal crime, entry by false pretense, which could result in six months in prison. This behavior constitutes a civil violation and may result in fines of up to $17,062 per violation.
Assaulting an officer is a more serious offense. This behavior constitutes a felony, punishable by up to six years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000. Interfering with TSA screeners is also a crime that may be prosecuted at the state or federal level. At the state level, it may constitute a misdemeanor or a felony.
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