Summary
A U.S. citizen and Army veteran named George Retes was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at a cannabis farm in California. Retes claims he was detained without charges and mistreated, while the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says he was arrested for being violent and obstructing federal agents. There are no criminal charges reported against Retes yet, and his case is under review.
Key Facts
- George Retes is a U.S. citizen and Army veteran.
- He was arrested by ICE agents on July 10 at a cannabis farm in Camarillo, California.
- Retes claims he was detained for three days without charges, access to a lawyer, or contact with family.
- Retes wrote that ICE agents used tear gas, broke his car window, and used force during his arrest.
- DHS states that Retes became violent and obstructed officers, which led to his arrest for assault.
- Retes disputes DHS’s account and has filed legal claims against federal agencies.
- The U.S. Attorney’s Office is reviewing his case for potential federal charges.
- There are no current criminal charges reported against Retes.
