In South Carolina, Sean Michael Johnson was arrested for impersonating a law enforcement officer and unlawfully detaining a driver, leading to serious charges. This incident, which followed a call reporting a driver's licensing issue, turned the tables on the caller, revealing him to be the offender. Police investigation uncovered Johnson's actions were part of a troubling trend where individuals impersonate ICE officers, instilling fear in immigrant communities due to increased scrutiny and raids under aggressive immigration enforcement protocols. The incident raises concerns about public safety and the potential for abuse of authority.
Johnson is among a handful of people who have been arrested for impersonating law enforcement officers while citing immigration laws since Trump enacted stringent ICE directives.
Sullivan's Island Police Chief Glenn Meadows confirmed that Johnson took the driver's keys and falsely claimed the person 'got caught' for no valid reason.
There have been increasing incidents of individuals impersonating ICE officers creating fear within immigrant communities in the U.S., especially since the rise of recent ICE directives.
Johnson was arrested after turning himself in and is charged with crimes including petit larceny and kidnapping for impersonating a law enforcement officer.
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