By The Diary
Jaime Ernesto Álvarez GonzálezMexican immigrant pleaded guilty to impersonating a Border Patrol agent and following federal officers during defend an eye on immigration missions in southern Californiawith the aim of distracting their work, according to information from the federal prosecutor’s office of the Southern District of California.
Álvarez Gonzáles admitted having participated in an incident that occurred in the past January 8when he followed a Border Patrol agent as he drove through a neighborhood of San Diego.
Vehicle with false signs of federal authority
According to prosecutors, Álvarez González used a truck black Ford F-150a model frequently employed by undercover agents. The vehicle presented various elements that pretended to belong to federal authorities.
Among the modifications were a plate holder with the legend “federal truck“, where the word “federal” was misspelled, a Border Patrol windshield decalnon-functional radio antennas on the roof and handcuffs hanging from the rearview mirror.
Monitoring of agents and interrupted operation
According to the prosecution, the federal agent, upon realizing that he was being followed by Álvarez González, decided to abort his mission, believing that other agents would go to the scene.
Later, when confronted by real federal agents, the defendant yelled insults at them and demanded that they leave the community of Beautiful Viewin San Diego.
In addition, the arrival of three other vehicles was reported, whose occupants began to harass the agents and chase them along the highway.
Video evidence and use of fake IDs
The authorities indicated that Álvarez González would have recorded a video in which he claimed to be looking for federal agents involved in immigration operations and mentioned having brought his “reinforcements.”
In addition, it was reported that he was carrying a false license plate of the FBI.
Charges and immigration status
The defendant pleaded guilty to one count of impersonation of a federal agent and of three counts of illegal possession of firearms. His federal public defender had no comment when contacted.
According to the prosecutor’s office, Álvarez González remained in the United States after his tourist visa, with which he had entered the country several decades ago, expired.
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