Man arrested after sandwich thrown at federal agent in Washington DC
Published: 8/14/2025

Man arrested after sandwich thrown at federal agent in Washington DC
A Department of Justice employee, Sean Charles Dunn, was fired and charged with felony assault for throwing a Subway sandwich at a federal agent in Washington DC. The incident, captured on video, showed Dunn hurling the sandwich at the officer while shouting profanities, leading to his arrest and confession. The unconventional act led to online jokes and sparked controversy over the presence of federal law enforcement agents in the city. Dunn faces up to eight years in prison for the assault.