Shatasia Emoney Sanders Taylor, 25, of Phoenix, has been sentenced by United States District Judge Rosemary Márquez to 27 months in prison, followed by 36 months of supervised release.
Taylor pleaded guilty to alien smuggling and assault of a federal officer on September 6, 2023.
On February 7, 2023, U.S. Border Patrol agents observed Taylor picking up suspected undocumented noncitizens in a desert area near Bisbee.
An agent approached the vehicle while it was stationary.
As he reached his arm through the passenger door window, Taylor hit the gas pedal.
Taylor dragged the agent alongside the vehicle, finally coming to a stop after travelling several hundred feet.
In the backseat of the vehicle, agents discovered three undocumented noncitizens whom Taylor was illegally transporting further into the United States.
