Summary
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested Julio Cesar Xocop-Vicente, a Guatemalan national, who was charged in connection with the death of a 15-year-old girl in Charlotte, North Carolina. The incident involved a hit-and-run where Xocop-Vicente allegedly drove through a stop sign and hit the girl, leading to her death. ICE's operation, named Operation Charlotte's Web, has resulted in more than 1,300 arrests in North Carolina.
Key Facts
- ICE arrested Julio Cesar Xocop-Vicente on January 12, 2026.
- The incident occurred on November 24, 2025, when a car hit 15-year-old Amber Paris in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- The girl was in a medically induced coma and passed away in December 2025.
- Xocop-Vicente allegedly fled the scene on foot after the accident.
- He was initially charged with felony hit-and-run and reckless driving.
- ICE conducted Operation Charlotte's Web, leading to over 1,300 arrests in North Carolina.
- ICE mentioned delays in custody due to local sanctuary policies.
