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Off-Duty ICE Agent Arrested for Gun Threat to Teen

11/18/2025

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ICE Agent Arrested

Gerardo Rodriguez, an off-duty ICE agent, was arrested in Temecula, California, on November 10 for allegedly pulling a gun on a 17-year-old boy.
Rodriguez reportedly displayed his badge and ordered the teen from his vehicle at gunpoint, claiming speeding.
The teen's family arrived with his passport, fearing an immigration-related incident.
Rodriguez faces multiple felony charges, including assault with a deadly weapon and child endangerment, with a December 26 court date.

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ICE Conducts Raid

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducted a raid in Santa Maria on November 16 as part of visa fraud investigation.
Three undocumented individuals and one U.S. citizen were arrested.
Witnesses described tactics, including drones and flash-bangs, to disperse a crowd.
Rutilio Vázquez, a local resident, stated that agents seized items from his family.
ICE said the investigation is part of an initiative addressing labor violations and visa compliance.

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ICE Agent Arrested

Gerardo Rodriguez, an off-duty ICE agent, was arrested in Temecula, California, on November 10 for allegedly pulling a gun on a 17-year-old boy.
Rodriguez reportedly displayed his badge and ordered the teen from his vehicle at gunpoint, claiming speeding.
The teen's family arrived with his passport, fearing an immigration-related incident.
Rodriguez faces multiple felony charges, including assault with a deadly weapon and child endangerment, with a December 26 court date.

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