PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – After a man was indicted Monday for his role in a “violent protest” at a Portland ICE facility, his alma mater Reed College announced it is opening an investigation into a staffer who gave the man’s personal information to authorities before his arrest.

On Monday, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon announced that 24-year-old Robert Jacob Hoopes faces charges for allegedly injuring a federal officer and damaging the Portland ICE building.

The charges, and Reed College’s investigation, stem from a June 14 protest outside the South Macadam Avenue ICE facility, where federal law enforcement officers were stationed inside to secure the building from “violent protestors,” according to an affidavit, noting, “While federal law enforcement officers were within the building, numerous individuals attempted to breach the front door of the facility.”

As law enforcement opened the doors to clear an obstruction from the doorway, Hoopes allegedly threw a large rock — striking an officer in the head, leaving a 2-inch gash above his eyebrow, court documents claim.

Later that day, Hoopes and two others were allegedly seen on security footage using a stop sign as a makeshift battering ram, which damaged the main entry door to the building and caused more than $7,000 in damage, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.

Authorities noted Hoopes was identified from a photo online that day and was later arrested by the FBI on July 25.

The affidavit details work by an FBI agent to identify Hoopes, including using a facial recognition software that matched the security images of Hoopes with comparison photos from public databases.

FBI Portland reviewed the comparison photos and found one from a Reed College photo sharing page, which showed a man with a similar build, appearance and tattoo as Hoopes.

The software also pointed authorities to an Instagram account with a matching profile name, and a bio stating, “Reed CS 2023.” Authorities later learned that Hoopes graduated from Reed College in 2023 with a computer science degree.

Then, the affidavit claims a Reed College staff member disclosed Hoopes’ information to authorities.

“I contacted the Reed College Director of Community Safety, who provided college alumni information for Jacob Hoopes,” the FBI agent wrote in the affidavit — first reported by The Oregonian — noting this included Hoopes’ full name, address and phone number.

Now, Reed College says it’s investigating.

In a letter sent to the Reed College community July 29, Reed College President Audrey Bilger addressed the arrest.

“Yesterday, it came to my attention through media reports that Reed College’s Director of Community Safety recently disclosed information about this alumnus to federal law enforcement, apparently without a subpoena or warrant. Reed has established protocols and values, and we are initiating an investigation into this action and its impact on our standards and our community. Reed prioritizes the privacy and rights of our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and all members of our community,” Bilger wrote.

“The Director of Community Safety’s actions related to sharing information with law enforcement are under formal review. This inquiry will be thorough and conducted with urgency and fairness by a third-party investigator,” the Reed College president continued.

“We understand that recent developments may raise concern, and we want to assure you that the college is treating this matter with the seriousness it warrants. Reed maintains clear policies and provides regular training to ensure that information is managed responsibly and in alignment with legal requirements and institutional values,” Bilger added. “We are committed to upholding the trust that our community places in this institution. We will continue to provide relevant updates as appropriate.”

A spokesperson for Reed College confirmed to KOIN 6 News that the formal review is in connection to Hoopes’ arrest.

Reed College’s website identifies its Director of Community Safety as Gary Granger, who could not be reached for comment.

Hoopes made his first federal court appearance Monday, facing charges for aggravated assault of a federal officer with a dangerous weapon and depredation of federal property exceeding $1,000.