Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli announced federal theft charges against a tow truck driver in Los Angeles for towing an ICE vehicle. (U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California)
Nunez also allegedly used the car door of the illegal immigrant’s vehicle to hit an officer with the passenger side door. A now-viral video posted by Essayli shows a chaotic scene as the illegal immigrant was arrested at the same time an officer was seen trying to chase down the tow truck on foot.
However, videos posted to TikTok helped Homeland Security Investigations track Nunez down.
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The complaint was signed off by United States Magistrate Judge Stephanie Christensen.
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A person holds a sign in front of federal agents at MacArthur Park Monday, July 7, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
ICE agents are currently facing a 1000% uptick in assaults since this time last year, the Department of Homeland Security said in August.
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"We will not and have not let this violence stop us or slow us down. Every day our law enforcement continues to enforce the law and arrest the most depraved criminals, including pedophiles, terrorists, murderers, gang members, and sexual predators," DHS Secretary Kristi Noem stated at the time.
Fox News' Bill Melugin contributed to this report.
Cameron Arcand is a politics writer at Fox News Digital in Washington D.C. Story tips can be sent to Cameron.Arcand@Fox.com and on Twitter: @cameron_arcand
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