A Nicaraguan illegal immigrant, Cesar Flavio Lanuza, was apprehended after a dramatic high-speed chase that spanned from Prince Georges County to Montgomery County.
The incident, which occurred on Friday around 5:15 P.M., began when Lanuza stole a Maryland State Highway Administration tow truck, as reported by Fox 5 DC.
The chase, lasting approximately an hour, saw Lanuza colliding with multiple vehicles before finally coming to a halt in Silver Spring, Maryland. The footage from the incident depicts a reckless Lanuza weaving through heavy traffic and plowing through electrical wires in a field.
A significant collision occurred during the pursuit when the stolen vehicle rammed into several police cars near southbound Route 29 in the area of Prelude Drive. The chase concluded around 6:30 P.M. when Lanuza was apprehended and taken into custody in a residential neighborhood. Federal officials have since issued a detainer for his transfer to the Montgomery County detention center.
The pursuit resulted in injuries to two officers and damage to 13 vehicles. The injured officers were subsequently hospitalized and later discharged. Lanuza was also hospitalized following the incident. James Convington, spokesperson for ICEs Enforcement Removal Operations in Baltimore, confirmed to Fox News that Lanuza would be transferred to the detention center upon his release.
Darius Reeves, ICEs Baltimore field office director, confirmed to FOX 5 DC that a detainer has been lodged against Lanuza with the detention center, stating that he is "of interest to ICE." Reeves expressed his desire for Lanuza to be transferred into their custody once the state has concluded their dealings with him.
However, Montgomery County, known for its far-left leanings, has a history of non-cooperation with detainers. The Montgomery County Correctional Facility has yet to comment on whether they will honor ICEs immigration detainer on Lanuza.
Ira Mehlman of the Federation for American Immigration Reform expressed his concern to FOX 5 DC, stating, "They shouldnt be in the country simply because theyre violating our immigration laws." He further emphasized that local jurisdictions should cooperate more willingly when an individual poses a significant threat to society.
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