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Man Accused of Ramming Car Into ICE Agents Before Biting an Officer

Man Accused of Ramming Car Into ICE Agents Before Biting an Officer

Summary

A man in Minnesota was arrested after he rammed his car into ICE agents and bit one officer. The man, identified as Juan Carlos Rodrigues Romero, was involved in a car chase and resisted arrest. Two ICE officers were injured during the incident.

Key Facts

  • Juan Carlos Rodrigues Romero was taken into federal custody after hitting ICE agents with his car.
  • The incident happened in Saint Paul, Minnesota, during an enforcement operation.
  • During the event, an ICE agent fired their gun defensively, but no bystanders were hurt.
  • Romero, a Cuban national, entered the U.S. in 2024 through the CBP One app.
  • Romero's car hit multiple parked cars and an ICE vehicle during a brief pursuit.
  • He tried to escape on foot and bit an officer before being subdued.
  • Two ICE officers had non-life-threatening injuries and were checked at a hospital.
  • Reports of vehicle attacks against federal law enforcement have more than doubled compared to last year.

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