US EditionLos Angeles couple arrested for allegedly blocking immigration agents with cars | News Channel 3-12
- Gustavo Torres, age 28, and Kiara Jaime-Flores, age 34, residents of South Los Angeles, were taken into custody on Wednesday for allegedly obstructing federal immigration officers with their vehicle during a raid.
- Their arrest occurred after federal immigration officials conducted a coordinated operation on February 28, executing search warrants at four residences across Los Angeles, including one in South LA where the incident involving the vehicle blocking took place.
- According to authorities, Torres and Jaime-Flores drove on the wrong side, cut off agents, and slammed brakes to impede officers’ work at the 61st Street and Broadway intersection during the raid.
- United States Attorney Bill Essayli announced that the individuals are accused of deliberately and dangerously endangering the lives of federal agents, with a conviction potentially resulting in up to six years of imprisonment.
- If convicted, Torres and Jaime-Flores face serious federal charges for conspiracy to impede or injure officers, highlighting the legal risks of obstructing immigration enforcement operations.
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California Couple Arrested for Driving into Oncoming Traffic, Attempting to Ram ICE Agents During Immigration Warrant Operation
A couple in Los Angeles, California, were arrested by federal agents on Wednesday for driving into oncoming traffic in an attempt to ram Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers who were executing arrest warrants on several residences containing illegal aliens.
Couple Accused of Trying to Block, Chase Immigration Agents Facing Federal Charges
YouTube @ KCAL News A couple accused of trying to block and chase federal immigration agents in South Los Angeles is now facing federal charges. The alleged incident happened earlier this year, as the immigration agents were serving a search warrant. Prosecutors say 28-year-old Gustavo Torres and 34-year-old Kiara Jaime-Flores used their cars to try to impede and pursue immigration agents. On Wednesday, they were each charged with conspiracy t…
California Couple Charged with Impeding ICE Agents by Attempting to Ram Car
Federal agents arrested a South Los Angeles couple this week on charges relating to a February incident where the couple allegedly tried to ram an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) vehicle. The couple reportedly drove into oncoming traffic to stop the ICE agents from executing an immigration arrest warrant. | Border / Cartel Chronicles
Los Angeles couple arrested for allegedly blocking immigration agents with cars | News Channel 3-12
By Lesley Marin Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) — A South LA couple faces federal charges for allegedly trying to block immigration agents during an operation on Feb. 28. Aerial footage from the day shows groups of people protesting as federal immigration agents served search warrants across Los Angeles. The Department of Justice claims Gustavo Torres, 28, and Kiara Jaime-Flores, 34, used their car to chase and …
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