Illegal immigrant arrested after dragging, striking ICE officer in Chicago suburb: DHS

Jose Garnica-Naranjo, a Mexican citizen, allegedly dragged an ICE officer through a car window during a traffic stop in Chicago Heights, DHS said.

Illegal immigrant arrested after dragging, striking ICE officer in Chicago suburb: DHS

TL;DR

  • Jose Garnica-Naranjo, an illegal immigrant from Mexico with prior convictions for domestic violence and assault, was arrested.
  • He allegedly dragged and struck an ICE officer with his vehicle while fleeing an arrest attempt in Chicago Heights.
  • The ICE officer was hospitalized with contusions and scrapes but released with no broken bones.
  • Federal officials reported a significant increase in assaults against ICE officers and attributed it to 'anti-ICE rhetoric' from politicians.
  • Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin called on politicians to cooperate with ICE to prevent further injuries.