BALTIMORE — A law firm representing two individuals detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in front of Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle School in June has released a detailed timeline that contradicts ICE's assertions regarding the incident.
The event took place on the morning of June 12, when Jesus Acevedo-Sanchez, along with his wife Adriana and their two young daughters, left their home to take the children to school. The family made a stop at a Dunkin' Donuts before arriving at the school.
According to the law firm's account, as they exited the drive-thru near Dundalk Avenue and O'Donnell Street, an unmarked vehicle abruptly cut off their car. An individual dressed in black reportedly exited the vehicle, brandishing a firearm and shattering the driver's side window.
In fear for their safety, Jesus attempted to reverse the car, but was struck from behind by another vehicle. He then drove toward the school seeking refuge. Upon seeing police lights, he believed the armed individuals were federal agents rather than attackers.
After stopping, agents approached and forcibly removed Jesus from the vehicle, breaking the remaining glass in the process. The law firm claims he sustained multiple injuries during the arrest.
Adriana was also arrested, and according to the law firm's statement, an agent threatened her by saying, "Put your hands behind your back so we don't do to you what we're doing to your husband—or worse."
In a statement following the incident, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) asserted that it had coordinated with school officials and the Governor's Office to manage the situation safely. However, Baltimore City Public Schools denied these claims, stating they did not collaborate with ICE during the incident.
DHS maintained that Jesus resisted arrest and used his vehicle to evade law enforcement, dragging an ICE officer in the process. However, the law firm contends that court documents reveal neither Jesus nor Adriana had prior encounters with law enforcement and did not assault any agents.
In response to the incident, Eldridge Crandell, LLC expressed concern over the level of force used and the misleading statements from ICE. They are currently investigating and considering legal options to seek accountability for their clients.
As a result of the incident, Jesus now faces federal charges for resisting arrest and destruction of government property.
Reported by HarborBeat based on WMAR 2 News (source).
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