Surge in crimes with gangsters impersonating ICE agents with masks and no official IDs by

Unlawfully detained them, and physically assaulted the driver

demcast — 2026-07-28 01:15:53 UTC

A group of men posing as ICE agents pulled a driver over, unlawfully detained them, and physically assaulted the driver before fleeing. State and federal authorities launched a joint investigation into the pattern of attacks.

Posed as an ICE agent and conducted a fake traffic stop

demcast — 2026-07-28 01:19:38 UTC

An individual posed as an ICE agent and conducted a fake traffic stop, demanding immigration documentation and threatening Hispanic drivers with immediate deportation. The suspect was arrested and charged with impersonating a federal law enforcement officer.

Two men wearing face coverings and tactical vests equipped to look like federal agents confronted, harassed, and filmed patrons

demcast — 2026-07-28 01:28:32 UTC

Two men wearing face coverings and tactical vests equipped to look like federal agents confronted, harassed, and filmed patrons at a local shopping center while claiming to represent immigration enforcement. Both individuals were taken into custody by local police.

A civilian disguised as an ICE agent assaulted a woman

demcast — 2026-07-28 01:34:52 UTC

A civilian disguised as an ICE agent assaulted a woman in Brooklyn under the pretense of conducting an immigration check.

Two men attempted to force their way into a Temple University dormitory

demcast — 2026-07-28 01:41:14 UTC

Two men attempted to force their way into a Temple University dormitory and a nearby local business while claiming to be ICE officers. One of the suspects, a student, was formally charged with impersonating a law enforcement officer.

A man impersonating ICE blocked a vehicle containing a group of Latino men, seized their car keys, and threatened them with deportation.

demcast — 2026-07-28 02:18:24 UTC

A man impersonating ICE blocked a vehicle containing a group of Latino men, seized their car keys, and threatened them with deportation. The perpetrator, Sean-Michael Emmrich Johnson, pleaded guilty to impersonating an officer and kidnapping charges.

Threatened a woman with deportation if she did not comply with demands, leading to sexual assault

demcast — 2026-07-28 02:27:59 UTC

A man posed as an ICE agent at a local motel, presented fake credentials, and threatened a woman with deportation if she did not comply with demands, leading to sexual assault and impersonation charges.

Used fake badges, uniforms, and red/blue emergency lights on his personal vehicle to impersonate an ICE agent

demcast — 2026-07-28 02:32:07 UTC

Matthew Ryan Johnston used fake badges, uniforms, and red/blue emergency lights on his personal vehicle to impersonate an ICE agent to members of the public, including attempting to take immigration reports at local businesses. He was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison.