Authorities are investigating a traffic incident in Avondale, Arizona, where a driver allegedly rammed an ICE vehicle during an attempted traffic stop on Thursday. The FBI confirmed that they are leading the investigation, which will be forwarded to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Arizona for potential charges. The incident began around 8 a.m. when ICE agents attempted to stop a vehicle, but the driver refused to pull over and fled the scene.
According to local media, the suspect allegedly returned to a residence in his vehicle and then rammed it into an ICE vehicle occupied by two officers. The FBI stated that the investigation will be handed over to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for a charging decision. At this stage, no details have been disclosed about the driver’s identity, any arrests, or whether there were any injuries reported.
Avondale Police Department confirmed to Fox News Digital that the incident was deferred to the FBI for further action. The FBI’s involvement suggests that authorities are treating the incident as a potential criminal case, potentially leading to charges against the driver.
While there have been no official arrests yet, the incident is being taken seriously as it involves federal officers. A similar incident also occurred in San Diego on Thursday, where a man in the country illegally was alleged to have rammed his vehicle to avoid arrest. Three federal officers were reportedly injured in the San Diego incident, according to local reports.
Witnesses have described the driver’s actions as a blatant disregard for human life and the rule of the law. Michael Burreec, a witness in the San Diego incident, told ABC San Diego affiliate KGTV that the behavior of the driver was an example of the need for continued enforcement actions against individuals who pose a threat to communities.
Authorities have not confirmed whether there is an ongoing investigation into the San Diego incident. However, the FBI’s involvement in the Avondale incident indicates that the agency is taking such events seriously and is prepared to refer its findings to legal authorities for potential legal action.