St. Paul Woman Charged After Biting Federal Agent's Finger

Claire Louise Feng accused of severing agent's fingertip during arrest in Minneapolis

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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A 27-year-old St. Paul woman named Claire Louise Feng has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly biting off the tip of a Homeland Security Investigations special agent's finger during an arrest in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026. The incident occurred as federal officers were securing an area after an officer-involved shooting and trying to arrest someone who had thrown a chemical canister at law enforcement.

Why it matters

Assaults on federal law enforcement officers are taken extremely seriously, as they are intended to disrupt the ability of agents to carry out their duties and protect public safety. This case highlights the risks and dangers that federal agents can face when making arrests, even in routine situations.

The details

According to court documents, Feng is accused of tackling a Customs and Border Protection officer during the arrest attempt. When a Homeland Security Investigations special agent took Feng to the ground to gain control of the situation, prosecutors say Feng bit the agent's right ring finger, severing the tip and exposing the bone.

  • The incident occurred on January 24, 2026.

The players

Claire Louise Feng

A 27-year-old St. Paul woman who has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly biting off the tip of a Homeland Security Investigations special agent's finger during an arrest in Minneapolis.

Daniel N. Rosen

The United States Attorney who announced the charges against Feng.

Homeland Security Investigations

A federal law enforcement agency that was involved in the arrest attempt where the alleged assault occurred.

Customs and Border Protection

A federal law enforcement agency that was also involved in the arrest attempt where the alleged assault occurred.

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What they’re saying

“Assaults on federal law enforcement officers are taken extremely seriously, as they are intended to disrupt the ability of agents to carry out their duties and protect public safety.”

— Daniel N. Rosen, United States Attorney (wdio.com)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Feng's bail and whether she will be allowed to await trial outside of custody.

The takeaway

This case underscores the risks and dangers that federal agents can face when making arrests, even in routine situations, and highlights the seriousness with which assaults on law enforcement officers are viewed by the justice system.