Honduran national in custody after allegedly crashing into ICE vehicle: ‘Unlucky’
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A Honduran citizen had an “unfortunate” encounter with Border Patrol on Friday.
U.S. Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino claimed the woman ran a red light in Slidell, Louisiana, and crashed into an Immigration, Customs and Enforcement (ICE) vehicle. X.
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“Apparently he never learned the lesson that red means stop,” Bovino wrote. “‘Not to accelerate and collide with a government vehicle that is actively enforcing federal law.'”
A Honduran national was allegedly behind the wheel of a car that ran a red light and crashed into a vehicle with an internal combustion engine in Louisiana, according to authorities. He was later arrested by federal agents. (Greg Bovino via Facebook)
No injuries were reported in the crash, but Bovino said he was “definitely taken into custody” following the crash, according to the post.
“Unlucky for him. Lucky for us,” Bovino continued his post.
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Federal agents were reportedly in the area as part of Operation Catahoula Crunch. The operation targets illegal immigrants in the New Orleans area, according to officials.
“Targets of the Catahoula Crunch include violent criminals released after being arrested for home invasion, armed robbery, grand theft auto, and rape,” Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Deputy Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement. he said.
Photos posted on social media show that the woman’s vehicle was damaged near the front driver’s side. (Greg Bovino via Facebook)
According to the Dec. 18 update, ICE reportedly arrested approximately 370 people in the area.
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“DHS is making the New Orleans community safer by continuing to arrest illegal alien drug dealers, hit-and-run criminals, and a monster convicted of arson and threatening a person with intent to terrorize,” McLaughlin said.
Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino at a convenience store in New Orleans on Dec. 3. (John Rudoff/Anatolia via Getty Images)
As of Dec. 19, DHS reported that it had deported more than 622,000 people in 2025.
The department also reported that 2.5 million illegal immigrants have left the country and an estimated 1.9 million have self-deported since President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration.
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Details about the Honduran woman have not been made public.
DHS did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
