Federal Officials Allege Injured Immigrant Evaded Arrest Before Crash

Authorities say the 32-year-old Baltimore man dangerously resisted ICE officers, leading to a multi-car pileup.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 8:04pm

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U.S. Department of Homeland Security officials alleged that a 32-year-old Baltimore City man 'dangerously evaded' ICE officers who were attempting to arrest and deport him, causing a multi-car crash that led to the man fleeing on foot. The federal authorities claimed the immigrant, Ever Alvarenga Rios, violated immigration law and obstructed law enforcement, which is a felony. However, Alvarenga Rios' attorney disputed the officials' account, claiming his client's work van was intentionally rammed by ICE agents.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing tensions between federal immigration authorities and immigrant advocates in sanctuary cities like Baltimore, where local officials have spoken out against the arrest and deportation of undocumented immigrants. The case also raises questions about the use of force by ICE agents and the rights of immigrants facing deportation.

The details

According to federal authorities, ICE officers were conducting a 'targeted operation' to arrest and detain Alvarenga Rios, who had a final order of removal issued against him in 2018. The officials claimed Alvarenga Rios 'slammed on his brakes,' causing the multi-car crash, and then fled on foot, leading the agents to use 'the minimum amount of force necessary' to make the arrest. However, Alvarenga Rios' attorney disputed this account, saying his client's work van was intentionally rammed by ICE agents.

  • On Thursday morning, the incident occurred when ICE officers were attempting to arrest Alvarenga Rios.
  • In 2018, a federal immigration judge issued a final order for Alvarenga Rios' removal from the country.
  • Alvarenga Rios was released from the hospital and taken to a federal immigration detention facility on Sunday night.

The players

Ever Alvarenga Rios

A 32-year-old Baltimore City man who entered the U.S. from Honduras in 2014 and had a final order of removal issued against him in 2018.

Adam Crandell

The attorney representing Alvarenga Rios, who disputed the federal authorities' account of the incident.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

The federal agency that oversees immigration enforcement, including ICE, and issued the statement alleging Alvarenga Rios evaded arrest.

Chris Van Hollen

A U.S. Senator from Maryland who spoke out in favor of Alvarenga Rios.

Brandon Scott

The Mayor of Baltimore who also spoke out in support of Alvarenga Rios.

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What they’re saying

“This dangerous attempt to resist arrest comes after sanctuary politicians have encouraged illegal aliens to evade arrest by hosting webinars instructing illegal aliens how to avoid being caught.”

— Lauren Bis, Acting Assistant Secretary, Department of Homeland Security

“We have an attorney attempting to visit him.”

— Adam Crandell, Attorney for Alvarenga Rios

What’s next

Alvarenga Rios' attorney is working to visit him at the federal immigration detention facility where he was taken after being released from the hospital.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing tensions between federal immigration authorities and immigrant advocates in sanctuary cities like Baltimore, where local officials have spoken out against the arrest and deportation of undocumented immigrants. The case also raises questions about the use of force by ICE agents and the rights of immigrants facing deportation.