ICE Account of Crash With Baltimore County Man Differs From Police, Witness Video

Family alleges Ever Alvarenga-Rios was held hostage by ICE agents, beaten, and denied medical care after a crash.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 1:14am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a damaged car part, such as a broken side mirror or cracked windshield, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conveying a stark, gritty, and investigative aesthetic.As tensions between immigrant communities and federal immigration enforcement escalate, a recent incident involving alleged ICE misconduct exposes the need for greater transparency and accountability.Baltimore Today

The family of a Baltimore County man, Ever Alvarenga-Rios, who is in ICE custody, alleges he was essentially held hostage by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents for four days while being treated in a hospital for injuries allegedly caused by ICE. His wife is worried about his health and well-being and fears she may never see him in person again. The family says agents intentionally rear-ended his van, beat him up, and tased him, which was caught on camera by witnesses. However, ICE's account of the incident differs from the police report and witness video.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing tensions and allegations of mistreatment between immigrant communities and federal immigration enforcement agencies like ICE. It raises questions about the use of force, due process, and transparency in ICE operations, especially when they differ from local law enforcement accounts.

The details

According to the family, ICE agents rear-ended Alvarenga-Rios' van with such force that the airbags deployed. Instead of offering assistance, the family alleges the agents beat him up and tased him, which was caught on camera by witnesses. Alvarenga-Rios was released from the hospital on Sunday with an arm cast, knee brace, and a concussion, which the family claims was caused by ICE. However, ICE's account in a press release claims Alvarenga-Rios caused the crash and injuries to two ICE agents and tried to flee, which does not match the police report or witness video.

  • On Thursday morning, ICE agents allegedly rear-ended Alvarenga-Rios' van.
  • Alvarenga-Rios was held in the hospital for four days by ICE agents.
  • Alvarenga-Rios was released from the hospital on Sunday.

The players

Ever Alvarenga-Rios

A Baltimore County man who is currently in ICE custody and alleges he was beaten and mistreated by ICE agents after a crash.

Lurbin Vasquez

Alvarenga-Rios' wife, who is worried about his health and well-being and fears she may never see him in person again.

Eyni Mancia

A close family friend who acted as an interpreter and said she took photos of Alvarenga-Rios in the emergency room before ICE took over and banned visitors.

ICE Baltimore

The local office of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, which provided a press release with a different account of the incident.

WBAL-TV 11 News

The local news station that pointed out the discrepancies between ICE's account and the police report and witness video.

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What they’re saying

“My love, I love you so much. You are the most important person in my life. We have many dreams and many plans together.”

— Lurbin Vasquez, Alvarenga-Rios' wife

“By this, I've been shocked. I've been shocked. By doing things right, I said we're going to get treated correctly. But we still get threatened, we still get beat, we still get hurt, we still live with fear.”

— Lurbin Vasquez, Alvarenga-Rios' wife

“I'm not intimidated, because I know I'm saying the truth, and I need to be strong for my husband.”

— Lurbin Vasquez, Alvarenga-Rios' wife

What’s next

The family is hoping to secure a visit with Alvarenga-Rios and his attorney, and they are calling for a full investigation into the incident and ICE's actions.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing tensions and allegations of mistreatment between immigrant communities and federal immigration enforcement agencies like ICE. It raises questions about the use of force, due process, and transparency in ICE operations, especially when they differ from local law enforcement accounts.