US EditionMan arrested for impersonating ICE agent in Martin County
- Jose Juan Lopez, age 23, faced charges for impersonating a federal agent in Martin County.
- Lopez allegedly told migrant workers to stop and demanded their IDs, claiming to be an ICE agent.
- Lopez also reportedly threatened to deport two Hispanic men during the roadside encounter.
- The workers drove away and called 911; Lopez stated to deputies, "I felt my life was in danger."
- Lopez is in Martin County Jail, and MCSO contacted the US Attorney about possible federal charges.
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Man claims to be ICE agent, threatens to deport victims, deputies say
INDIANTOWN, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida man is accused of pulling a vehicle over, claiming to be an ICE agent, and threatening to deport two victims. José Juan Lopez, 23, of Indiantown, Florida, was arrested by the Martin County Sheriff's Office after the two men said they were pulled over on a traffic stop. More US and World News The victims, only identified as Hispanic men, said Lopez claimed to be an agent with the U.S. Immigration and Cus…
Man arrested after impersonating ICE agent: Police
A man is behind bars after being accused of impersonating an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office has arrested José Juan Lopez, 23, after two men reported a “suspicious interaction” where Lopez allegedly performed a fake traffic stop, according to NBC6 affiliate WPTV. According to authorities, around 3 a.m. Thursday, Lopez pulled in front of...
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