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Tow Truck Driver Acquitted in ICE Vehicle Theft Case

12/20/2025

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Bobby Nuñez, a tow truck driver from South Los Angeles, was acquitted of stealing an ICE agent's vehicle during the arrest of TikTok influencer Tatiana Mafla-Martinez.
The August incident involved video evidence showing agents detaining Mafla-Martinez as Nuñez allegedly towed the SUV.
Prosecutors claimed Nuñez interfered with the arrest.
The defense argued the vehicle was blocking access and was returned shortly after.

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Story summary

Bobby Nuñez, a tow truck driver from South Los Angeles, was acquitted of stealing an ICE agent's vehicle during the arrest of TikTok influencer Tatiana Mafla-Martinez.
The August incident involved video evidence showing agents detaining Mafla-Martinez as Nuñez allegedly towed the SUV.
Prosecutors claimed Nuñez interfered with the arrest.
The defense argued the vehicle was blocking access and was returned shortly after.