Illegal Alien Causes Multi-Vehicle Pileup During ICE Arrest Evasion in Baltimore
Summary
ICE officers in Baltimore attempted to arrest Ever Omar Alvarenga-Rios, an illegal alien from Honduras with a final removal order, on April 2, 2026. Alvarenga-Rios fled recklessly, causing a multi-car pileup and sending himself and two ICE officers to the hospital with injuries including a concussion. He remains hospitalized in ICE custody.
What changed
ICE Enforcement and Removal officers in Baltimore conducted a targeted operation to arrest Ever Omar Alvarenga-Rios, an illegal alien from Honduras with a 2018 final removal order. Rather than comply, Alvarenga-Rios drove recklessly through Baltimore streets, slammed on brakes causing a multi-vehicle collision, and attempted to flee on foot. ICE officers used minimum necessary force to effect the arrest. Alvarenga-Rios and two officers were transported to a local hospital for treatment. Obstructing law enforcement carries federal felony penalties.
Affected parties include individuals subject to final removal orders who must comply with ICE operations, and law enforcement agencies coordinating with ICE in sanctuary jurisdictions. The incident highlights enforcement challenges and public safety risks when individuals evade arrest. ICE officials emphasized their commitment to the mission despite political opposition from sanctuary jurisdictions.
What to do next
- Report any information on individuals with final removal orders to ICE
- Comply with lawful ICE vehicle stops and arrest operations
- Do not obstruct federal immigration enforcement operations
Penalties
Obstruction of federal law enforcement is a felony under federal law.
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April 7, 2026 Baltimore, MD, United States Enforcement and Removal
Illegal alien sends two ICE officers to hospital after attempt to dangerously evade arrest
BALTIMORE — On April 2, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers attempted to arrest an illegal alien with a final order of removal, but the illegal alien chose instead to dangerously evade arrest—endangering himself, law enforcement, and the general public.
On Thursday morning, ICE officers conducted a targeted operation to arrest Ever Omar Alvarenga-Rios, an illegal alien from Honduras with a final order of removal from a judge. Officers tried to conduct a vehicle stop, but instead of complying with law enforcement, this illegal alien drove recklessly through the streets of Baltimore.
The illegal alien slammed on his brakes, causing a multi-car pileup. Alvarenga then attempted to flee on foot and continued to disobey law enforcement commands. ICE law enforcement followed their training and used the minimum amount of force necessary to make the arrest.
Alvarenga and the two officers involved were transported to a local hospital for treatment including a concussion. Alvarenga remains in the hospital in ICE custody.
Obstructing law enforcement is a felony and a federal crime.
“Our officers displayed exceptional training and professionalism in bringing a dangerous situation under control after an illegal alien chose to recklessly evade law enforcement. Any claims that the alien in custody was denied access to his family or legal counsel are completely false,” said ICE Baltimore acting Field Office Director Vernon Liggins. “It is deeply concerning that some Maryland politicians continue to push a narrative that misrepresents how our agency operates. Just like every other law enforcement agency, officers are trained and authorized to respond with the level of force necessary to safely resolve a situation. It would be beneficial for our elected politicians to understand the details of the incident rather than promptly catering to illegal aliens. Nonetheless, we will not be deterred. We remain committed to the mission, and we will continue to prioritize public safety over politics.”
Alvarenga first entered the country in 2014 and was released under the Obama administration. In 2018, a federal immigration judged issued him a final order of removal. He had every chance to leave the United States but chose to continue to break the law and remain in the country illegally.
This avoidable incident comes after sanctuary politicians held webinars and provided resources and tips for how to openly defy ICE:
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hosted a webinar in February providing tips for illegal aliens to evade arrests at homes, workplaces, or in public.
- Dan Goldman posted an online video calling on illegal aliens to make a plan for ICE encounters.
- Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued multilingual flyers and online resources advising illegal aliens on how to evade arrest.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom released guides and sanctuary laws advising illegal aliens how to recognize ICE, block entry, and defy arrest. ICE officers are now facing an 8,000% increase in death threats against them and a more than 1,300% increase in assaults against them. We are once again calling on sanctuary politicians, agitators, and the media to turn the temperature down and stop calling for violence and resistance against ICE law enforcement.
Updated:
04/07/2026
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