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Hindustan Times
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Camarillo farm raids: ICE agents hold one person at gunpoint, several US citizens detained
As dozens of ICE agents raided famous farms, including possibly the Glass House Farms, in Ventura County's Camarillo on Thursday, a volunteer told the Los Angeles Times that at least one person was held at gunpoint and several US citizens were detained. Dramatic videos emerged from the raids, with smoke grenade-like objects spotted in between the crowds. US Marines stand guard at the Edward R. Roybal Federal and Detention Center building during a protest against ICE(Getty Images via AFP) Angel Marie, who is with the volunteer organization 805 Immigration Coalition, told the LA Times that about 500 people gathered at the farms to protest. 'We have reports that U.S. citizens are being detained,' Marie told the publication on a phone call. Read More: What is Blue Alert? Texas issues alert for ICE shooter Benjamin Song 'Everyone who was working in the warehouse is now being detained by the federal agents. It's a giant factory, and a lot of people who live in the area have family who work here; that's why there is such a large presence out here right now.' According to Marie, at least one person was being held at gunpoint after they tried to take out their phone and record the raid. The ICE is yet to issue a statement about the situation in Camarillo. Meanwhile, NBC Los Angeles cited a video to report that a law enforcement SUV struck a street sign in an attempt to maneuver around a truck carrying a forklift near the farms. Read More: ICE video gives raw look at deportation flight from Indiana: 'Up close, personal' "It's a horrible sight. It's heart-wrenching," Raquel Sanchez, a volunteer with Rapid Response Network, told the publication. 'The whole perimeter is blocked off.' "(The federal agents) are targeting the hardest-working people," Sanchez added. '(Farmworkers) don't have the luxury to miss work. They are just gambling being deported on a daily basis.' According to the Ventura County Star, county fire spokesman Andrew Dowd said three patients were transported to hospitals at about 2 PM local time. The extent of the injuries has not been revealed yet. Fire crews were on the scene.
Hindustan Times
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Camarillo farms ICE raids: What's happening on Laguna and Las Posas roads in Ventura? Scary videos emerge
Several US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, alongside National Guard personnel, were seen conducting large-scale immigration raids at Glass House Farms facilities on Laguna Road and Las Posas Road in Camarillo, Ventura County. Videos from the scene showed multiple people confronting agents near the field. It appears that tear gas and smoke bombs were thrown into the crowd. However, authorities are yet to issue a statement. ICE agents raided Camarillo farms in Ventura County on Thursday(Getty Images via AFP) The raids, part of a broader Trump administration crackdown, likely targeted farmworkers, leading to road closures. Read More: What is Blue Alert? Texas issues alert for ICE shooter Benjamin Song What's Happening on Laguna and Las Posas Roads Around 11:00 AM PT on Thursday, federal agents descended on Glass House Farms at 645 Laguna Road, Camarillo, blocking off Laguna Road and Las Posas Road, according to local media reports. The operation involved multiple military-style vehicles, a helicopter, and armed National Guard members in full gear. A simultaneous raid targeted Glass House Farms' facility at 5601 Casitas Pass Road in Carpinteria. Read More: ICE video gives raw look at deportation flight from Indiana: 'Up close, personal' Dozens of protesters gathered at the Camarillo site, confronting agents. Videos show tear gas and smoke bombs deployed at the scene. Clips showed a tense standoff. Footage shows white SUVs, military vehicles, and agents in vests lining Laguna Road. The raids align with President Trump's intensified immigration enforcement, despite a June pledge to protect farmworkers. Earlier, Ventura County raids in June arrested 30+ immigrants, causing labor shortages. "It's a horrible sight. It's heart-wrenching," Raquel Sanchez, a volunteer with Rapid Response Network said, as per NBC Los Angeles. 'The whole perimeter is blocked off.' '(The federal agents) are targeting the most hardworking people. (Farmworkers) don't have the luxury to miss work. They are just gambling being deported on a daily basis,' Sanchez added.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Yahoo
What is a Blue Alert? Texas DPS, FBI search for Benjamin Song amid Alvarado ICE attack
Have you seen Benjamin Song? State and federal agencies have issued a Blue Alert for a suspect who allegedly shot a Texas police officer during the attack of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility on July 4. Benjamin Hanil Song, 32, is wanted for his accused involvement in wounding an officer outside of the Prairieland ICE facility near Alvarado. The Texas Department of Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are collaborating on the search. Song is described as an Asian or Pacific Islander male with black hair and brown eyes, standing at 5'6" and weighing about 150 pounds. He was last seen outside the Alvarado ICE facility on the 1200 block of Sunflower Lane at 11 p.m. Friday, July 4. Law enforcement warns the public against approaching Song. Call 911 if you see the suspect, who is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information on Song and his whereabouts can contact the FBI at (800) 225-5324. The FBI is offering a $25,000 reward for tips leading to Song's arrest and conviction. Song has been charged with the attempted murder of a federal officer; and discharging a firearm during, in relation to, and in furtherance of a crime of violence, according to the FBI. A total of 12 people, including Song, have been charged with the July 4 attack. Blue Alerts in Texas are coordinated by the National Blue Alert Network, which aids in the searches for violent suspects accused of killing or seriously injuring a law enforcement officer in the line of duty. They can also be issued if "a suspect poses an imminent and credible threat to law enforcement, or when an officer is missing in the line of duty." The network currently operates in 37 states. This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Blue Alert: Benjamin Song wanted by Texas DPS, FBI for ICE attack
Hindustan Times
10-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
What is Blue Alert? Texas issues alert for ICE shooter Benjamin Song
A Blue Alert went out Wednesday night for Benjamin Song, who is wanted for a violent attack that happened on July 4, 2025, at the Prairieland Detention Center, an ICE facility in Alvarado, Texas. Benjamin Hanil Song reportedly used AR-15-style rifles to shoot at three officers after other suspects lured them out of the detention center.(File image) Blue Alerts are similar to AMBER Alerts and help law enforcement catch dangerous suspects. The alerts are sent to phones and also shown on highway signs across Texas, according to Fox News report. Also Read: Who is Benjamin Song? Blue Alert issued for Alvarado, Texas ICE shooting suspect What is Blue Alert ? According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, a Blue Alert can only be issued if: • A law enforcement officer has been seriously hurt or killed. • Police believe the suspect is a serious threat to the public or other officers. • There is enough information about the suspect's vehicle, such as a description or license plate. • The agency handling the case recommends that the alert be sent out. The Blue Alert system started in 2008 under then-Governor Rick Perry. The FBI said that during the attack, an officer with the Alvarado Police Department was shot and injured. Song is believed to be armed and dangerous. On July 9, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Song in the Northern District of Texas. He's been charged with attempted murder of a federal officer and firing a gun during and in connection with a violent crime. AR-15-style rifles used Investigators believe Song used AR-15-style rifles to shoot at three officers after other suspects lured them out of the detention center. The FBI is offering a $25,000 reward for any information that leads to Song's arrest and conviction.' FBI said that Song is armed and dangerous and Texans are asked to inform the FBI immediately if Song is spotted. "If you have any information, please call 1-800-CALL-FBI or you can submit a digital tip to the statement from FBI read.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Help coming in for Lee's Summit police officer injured in shooting
LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo. – Police officers in Lee's Summit are expressing gratitude and joy. Lee's Summit Police Ofc. Jared Timbrook is now recovering at home, five days after he was shot four times while responding to a domestic disturbance call. One gunshot was stopped by the officer's protective vest. Timbrook was , just 36 hours after being admitted. Lee's Summit Police Sgt. Chris Depue said Timbrook was determined to get out of bed and walk within a day of his surgery at Research Medical Center. Crews begin cleanup after tornado touches down in Independence 'We're going to be there every step of the way with him,' Depue said on Wednesday. While optimism rises at the police department, Timbrook likely has a long road to recovery ahead. Depue said Timbrook is expected to be out of work for six to eight weeks, and he'll likely perform light duty when he returns to work. 'He did tell me today that he's fighting pain. He has a hard head. He didn't want to take the hard pain medicines. We had to talk him into that,' Depue added. Thomas Tolbert, 27, and the domestic disturbance from Sunday night. Lee's Summit officers are expressing appreciation for the multi-state Blue Alert system, which spread word police sought Tolbert across Missouri and Kansas. , four hours away from Lee's Summit 'He won't work for a while. That's no doubt,' Ronnie Dummitt, founder and president at Answering the Call, said. Answering the Call has helped raise more than $1.4 million for officers experiencing need and their families. In many cases, Doumitt has seen officers' family incomes suffer while they recover from trauma. Download WDAF+ for Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV 'There's a spouse now, who's going to have to take off an extended amount of time from her job to maintain and take care of his well-being at home. He's not going to be able to move for an extended period of time,' Doumitt said. Answering the Call has several methods for the public to assist Timbrook, including this PayPal account for monetary donations. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
