He was arrested for impersonating ice agents and threatened to deport two men.
Martin County, Florida The Sheriff’s Office said Thursday that the man was arrested for impersonating an Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent.
Police say 23-year-old Jose Juan Lopez tried to pull two Hispanic men and threatened to deport them.
However, the victim was wary of Lopez, and he Law enforcement officer.
“The victims told deputies that both Hispanic men said Lopez, who lives in Indian Town, told them he told them he was an ice agent. “The victim suspecting Lopez was called 911 when he drove.”
Deputies with the Martin County Sheriff’s Office questioned Jose Juan Lopez after being told he had posed as an ice agent. (Martin County Sheriff’s Office)
When lawmakers followed Lopez a while later, he claimed he was the victim.
“Deputies were able to track down Lopez, but Lopez claimed he was the actual victim and said two men threatened him with deportation,” the sheriff’s office said. “After further questions, lawmakers arrested and charged Jose Juan Lopez for impersonating federal law enforcement.”
Police also said Lopez had it. He was arrested earlier arrest, possession of a controlled substance, violation of probation, child abuse, household batteries, batteries.
A mug shot of Jose Juan Lopez. (Martin County Sheriff’s Office)
It is unclear whether he was convicted of any of these charges.
Fox News Digital contacted the Martin County Sheriff’s Office.
Entrance to Martin County, Florida, prison. (Martin County Sheriff’s Office)
“He (the victim) will pick up everyone who works with him in his van. He actually stops picking up another of his colleagues when a silver truck pulls in front of him and locks him up and gets in the way.” I told WPBF. “The gentleman came out and identified himself as an ice agent, demanding identification, immigration status, and checking whether it was documented or not.”
“Fortunately, the victim knew this wasn’t your normal police officer,” Romero said. “Normal police officers don’t pop out into pajama pants or back hats.”
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According to Legal Amendment Councileven if you impersonate a federal officer, you will be fined up to $1,000 and sentenced to up to three years in prison.