In Fresno, two men were arrested for impersonating U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, wearing vests and filming themselves confronting people in various businesses. Their actions caused distress among local undocumented residents, especially after recent deportation raids. Their behavior led to complaints from multiple residents about harassment. Police described the men's attire as tactical vests resembling those of ICE agents, and officers apprehended them after receiving reports. The incident highlights rising concerns over safety and fraud in immigrant communities following recent enforcement operations.
The two men were arrested for a misdemeanor of impersonating a police officer, police said. They were cited and released.
Local nonprofit Faith in the Valley also warned of fraudsters on Wednesday.
That same day, officers in the northeast district saw the men in the River Park Shopping Center, police said.
Multiple residents complained about the harassment from the men filming themselves as they confronted shoppers, police said.
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