articleThe Brief Two men who escaped ICE custody in Conroe are now facing federal charges. The suspects allegedly strangled a female Border Patrol agent before escaping. The men, Juan Mendez and Juan Barron, face up to 21 years in federal prison. Two men who were arrested Monday after escaping ICE custody in Conroe will appear in court for the first time Wednesday. The men are accused of strangling a Border Patrol agent in her vehicle before escaping, the US Attorney's Office says.