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Man Indicted After Video Shows Van Driving at Border Patrol in Charlotte
The driver used his vehicle as a weapon to evade arrest during a Department of Homeland Security raid that resulted in 81 arrests and one officer injured.
- Miguel Angel Garcia Martinez, a 24-year-old Charlotte man, allegedly tried to plow his van into officers on Sunday, injuring one and prompting his arrest.
- Amid a concentrated enforcement effort, Department of Homeland Security agents launched a weekend operation in Charlotte to detain people who are undocumented, with McLaughlin saying, `We are surging DHS law enforcement to Charlotte to ensure Americans are safe and public safety threats are removed`.
- Channel 9 and DHS footage shows the white Sprinter van mounting grass as McLaughlin said the driver `weaponized his vehicle` and officers found a firearm in a bag.
- The man arrested has prior local arrests for resisting law enforcement and disruptive conduct, officials noted; Martinez faces a felony charge of assault, resisting and impeding a federal officer.
- Across multiple states, the raids prompted protests and local pushback, including a November 15, 2025 rally in Charlotte, as the Trump administration conducts mass deportations in California, Illinois, Oregon, and New York.
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Police Injured After Man 'Weaponized' Work Van During Charlotte ICE Operation
A U.S. citizen weaponized a van against law enforcement officers this afternoon near University City in Charlotte, triggering a high-speed pursuit through densely populated streets. The suspect attempted to ram multiple police vehicles before being boxed in and arrested. One officer was injured, and a firearm was recovered from the van. Authorities say the suspect has a history of resisting arrest and disruptive conduct. | Border / Cartel Chroni…
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