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Border Patrol Agent Isaiah Hodgson Dies from Overdose

11/15/2025

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Border Patrol agent Isaiah Hodgson, 29, died of a drug overdose in August 2023, as confirmed by his attorney.
Hodgson became known after a viral video showed him arresting Adrian Martinez, a Walmart employee, during an immigration raid in Pico Rivera, California, despite Martinez proving his citizenship.
In July 2023, Hodgson faced legal issues after being arrested for resisting officers and carrying a firearm, leading to multiple felony charges before his death.
A GoFundMe for Hodgson's funeral expenses is approaching its $18,000 goal.

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Border Patrol agent Isaiah Hodgson, 29, died of a drug overdose in August 2023, as confirmed by his attorney.
Hodgson became known after a viral video showed him arresting Adrian Martinez, a Walmart employee, during an immigration raid in Pico Rivera, California, despite Martinez proving his citizenship.
In July 2023, Hodgson faced legal issues after being arrested for resisting officers and carrying a firearm, leading to multiple felony charges before his death.
A GoFundMe for Hodgson's funeral expenses is approaching its $18,000 goal.