US EditionIncreased ICE Raids Raises Concerns in Eastern Idaho Following Federal Raid in Wilder
Federal agents arrested four suspects linked to illegal gambling at La Catedral Arena, with dozens detained and a coordinated effort involving 200 officers from multiple agencies.
- On Saturday, federal agents raided La Catedral Arena LLC in Wilder, Idaho, targeting an alleged illegal gambling operation after executing a federal search warrant with around 200 personnel, the FBI said.
- A criminal complaint filed Oct. 15 in U.S. District Court in Boise charges Ivan Tellez, 37, with conducting an illegal gambling business at La Catedral Arena LLC.
- The FBI and Treasure Valley Metro Violent Crime and Gang Task Force uncovered an illegal gambling operation at La Catedral Arena in Wilder, Idaho, with Special Agent Bohls warning about community risks.
- Federal prosecutors charged four people after the raid: Ivan Tellez, Samuel Bejarano, Dayana Fajardo and Alejandro Estrada; Assistant U.S. Attorney Kelsey A. Manweiler will prosecute.
- After the FBI canceled its scheduled news conference, officials cited a public affidavit, and the FBI said the affidavit was unsealed and publicly available; the ACLU of Idaho still plans a 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20 press conference.
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