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Man Struck by ICE Vehicle in Yolo County
Man in Woodland says ICE vehicle struck him during immigration operation.
In brief
Man in Woodland says ICE vehicle struck him during immigration operation. Antonio Moreida, a Woodland resident, claims he was hit by an ICE vehicle during an immigration operation, but DHS says an agitator jumped onto the hood and the officer applied brakes. Originally reported by NBC Bay Area.
Antonio Moreida
A man in the greater Sacramento area said he was struck by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicle during an immigration operation this week.
Surveillance Video
Surveillance video from a nearby home appeared to show Moreida walking alongside a black, unmarked SUV before it struck him and knocked him to the ground.
DHS Response
A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security called Moreida's account false, stating an agitator jumped onto the hood of an ICE vehicle and the officer applied brakes.
“An agitator jumped onto the hood of an ICE vehicle and the officer driving applied the brakes. The agitator slid off the hood. ICE immediately contacted EMS and the Woodland Police Department. Flopping for the camera is dangerous, especially when it interferes with a federal law enforcement operation.”
The essence
Antonio Moreida, a Woodland resident, claims he was hit by an ICE vehicle during an immigration operation, but DHS says an agitator jumped onto the hood and the officer applied brakes.
