Idaho Woman Accused of Stealing Ambulance, Ramming It Through ICE Facility

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A 43-year-old Boise, Idaho woman named Sarah Elizabeth George is accused of stealing an ambulance on February 19 and driving it through an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Meridian, Idaho. George allegedly poured gasoline into the ambulance in an attempt to set the building on fire. In a separate incident on February 21, a suspect vandalized an ICE facility in Boise, spray-painting the words "killers, kidnappers, and pedos" on the building and breaking windows, causing an estimated $80,000 in damage.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing tensions and protests surrounding the Trump administration's immigration policies, with some individuals resorting to extreme and illegal measures to express their opposition. The attack on the ICE facility also reflects a broader trend of violence and threats against law enforcement officers, which authorities say has increased significantly in recent years.

The details

According to the Department of Homeland Security, George allegedly stole the ambulance and drove it through the St. Luke's Portico Building in Meridian, which has been leased by ICE in the past. George then allegedly poured gasoline into the ambulance in an attempt to set the building on fire. In a separate incident on February 21, a suspect vandalized an ICE facility in Boise, spray-painting the words "killers, kidnappers, and pedos" on the building and breaking windows, causing an estimated $80,000 in damage.

• On February 19, Sarah Elizabeth George allegedly stole an ambulance.
• On February 21, a suspect vandalized an ICE facility in Boise.

What they’re saying

What’s next

Authorities are still searching for the suspect who vandalized the ICE facility in Boise on February 21.