Former College Official Supports Arrest of Alumnus
A former college security chief has expressed no remorse for aiding in the arrest of an alumnus in Oregon, after the individual pleaded guilty to assaulting a federal officer. This was reported by the Daily Caller News Foundation.
Gary Granger was dismissed as head of security at Reed College in Portland in 2025 for collaborating with the FBI to identify Robert Hoopes. Hoopes, a 2023 graduate, was accused of throwing a rock at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer during a riot in June. Granger maintains that Hoopes’ recent confession to prosecutors justifies his actions, despite the personal consequences he faced.
“I was publicly cancelled and fired without severance for being ethical,” Granger, who served in his position for 15 years, stated. “I do not regret having acted in the interest of the victim and the community.” Reed College has not commented on the situation. The college was reportedly unhappy with Granger’s decision to provide Hoopes’ personal information to the FBI without a warrant, as previously noted.
Hoopes was apprehended approximately six weeks after participating in the protest at the ICE building in Portland, where he threw a rock that injured an officer and used a stop sign against the building’s entrance. He was also seen wearing a gas mask to conceal his identity during the incident. He pleaded guilty to aggravated assault against a federal employee with a dangerous weapon, a felony charge.
“Doing the right thing is seldom easy,” Granger remarked. “Hoopes’ actions caused harm to many, and the conviction doesn’t erase that.”
According to the Department of Justice, Hoopes could face up to 20 years in prison, along with fines and three years of supervised release. He is also required to pay restitution estimated to exceed $7,000.
Portland’s ICE facility has been a frequent target for protests since Donald Trump took office, resulting in numerous arrests. Some of those arrested had prior charges in Oregon before the protest-related incidents.
