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Posted on 06/13/2026 9:02:36 AM PDT by lightman
BALTIMORE — Video captured the arrests of two people Thursday by federal immigration agents outside a school in Southeast Baltimore.
The arrests were recorded by bystanders on video that some may consider disturbing. The video shows U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents trying to put a man in handcuffs in the parking lot of a building on Fait Avenue that's currently being used as a temporary home for Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle School.
WBAL-TV 11 News reached out to ICE for comment about this incident and received a response shortly after 9 p.m. from Acting Assistant ICE Secretary Lauren Bis, who said the man is identified as Jesus Acevedo-Sanchez, who the agency said was involved in a crash with an ICE vehicle in April.
In Thursday's encounter, ICE said Acevedo-Sanchez "violently resisted arrest and used his vehicle to evade law enforcement, dragging an ICE officer in the process."
Acevedo-Sanchez fled into the vicinity of the school before officers took him into custody, according to ICE. Acevedo faces federal charges for resisting and impeding federal officers and destruction of government property, ICE said in its statement.
Another person in the car, whom ICE identified as an illegal alien, is accused of punching officers and faces federal charges for assaulting a federal officer. The children who were with their parents have since been placed in the custody of their aunt, according to ICE.
Baltimore police said officers were called to the school about the arrest, but that the agents and the detainees were already gone when officers arrived.
ICE said its leadership coordinated with school officials and the governor's office to resolve the situation "with minimal disruption to the community."
Baltimore City Public Schools sent a statement Friday morning to WBAL-TV 11 News, refuting ICE's claim, saying the district "did not coordinate with ICE" and commending school staff for quickly moving children to safety.
Bis said in the ICE statement: "To be clear: ICE does not target schools, but we will not allow criminals to hide in our nation's schools and put the safety of children at risk."
In a statement released before the ICE response, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott responded to the ICE encounter, saying, in part: "This type of enforcement is not welcome in Baltimore. The presence of ICE has not made our city any safer, and in fact has led to greater fear and anxiety, especially for our immigrant neighbors." Read the mayor's full statement below.
City Schools releases new statement after ICE responds On Friday morning, City Schools sent a new statement to WBAL-TV 11 News, saying:
"Based on the video we have reviewed and firsthand accounts from staff and families, we have questions about ICE's characterization of events. Significantly, Baltimore City Public Schools did not coordinate with ICE during Thursday's incident at Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle School. Thankfully at the time, staff acted quickly and courageously to move children to safety during the incident, and we commend their swift response. "ICE has acknowledged that schools should remain places focused on learning and that enforcement actions should not occur on school campuses. We welcome that commitment and expect future actions to reflect it consistently."
Governor's statement
WBAL-TV 11 News has reached out to the governor's office for a response to the ICE statement.
Earlier Thursday afternoon, before the ICE statement was released, the governor's office sent a statement to WBAL-TV 11 News, saying:
"What I saw on video this morning at Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle School is deeply disturbing. Schools are places where children should feel safe, where parents should be able to drop off their kids without fear, and where educators should be able to focus on teaching — not where federal agents carry out immigration enforcement actions in front of children. "My administration is in direct communication with ICE leadership to determine how this could have happened, why it happened on school grounds during drop-off, and what steps will be taken to ensure this does not happen again. "Let me be clear: Maryland will work with federal law enforcement when it makes our communities safer. But actions that terrorize children, separate families in front of a school, and undermine trust in public institutions do not make us safer."
Letter from Principal Marc Martin
A letter from the school's principal sent to parents and guardians stated that the agents arrested two people and left.
"When events occur that may affect the health, safety, or well-being of our school community, we are committed to keeping families informed. "This morning, during student drop-off, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested two individuals on our campus. The federal agents have since left, and the situation has concluded. While some members of our school community were significantly impacted, students and staff who were not involved remain safe, and we continued with our scheduled activities, despite the disruption. "We are deeply disappointed that enforcement activity occurred on a school campus during student arrival, a time when our focus should be on welcoming children and families into a safe and supportive learning environment. Families deserve to interact with their schools free of fear and worry of arrest. In response, district leaders are taking direct action. City Schools leaders are in direct contact with local ICE officials, and our elected partners are engaging with state ICE leadership. Together, we are seeking clear assurances that enforcement activity of this nature will not occur on our school campuses again. We will continue to advocate forcefully for the safety, dignity, and well-being of every student and family in our care. "Recognizing that this incident is upsetting and may cause a range of emotions, including fear, uncertainty and concern, please know that we are here to support our students and families. You may see Baltimore School Police during dismissal on campus and at the Washington Street bus depot to ensure students are able to travel home safely.
"If you or your child needs assistance or counseling support, please contact me directly at 410-396-9300, and we will work to connect you with available mental health resources and supports. We also encourage families to visit Baltimore City Public Schools' immigration resources webpage for information, including a helpful Know Your Rights document and other contacts. "Today's events do not reflect the values of our school community or the strong partnerships we share with our families. Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle School remains committed to fostering a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for every student and family we serve. We will continue to advocate for our students and families and ensure they receive the care, support, and stability they need to learn and thrive. "Thank you for your continued partnership and trust." City Schools releases initial statement Baltimore City Public Schools officials told WBAL-TV 11 News that they're working with local, state and federal agencies to learn about what happened.
The district sent a statement to WBAL-TV 11 News, saying:
"We are aware of a federal immigration enforcement action that occurred on campus of Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle School this morning. The federal agents have since left, and the situation has concluded. While some members of the school community were significantly impacted, students and staff that were not involved remain safe, and the school will continue with scheduled activities today.
"City Schools is working with local, state and federal agencies to learn more about what happened, but because this is an open investigation, there's not more to share at this point."
Mayor releases statement
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said this type of enforcement is not welcome in the city. He wrote in a statement:
"I have seen footage of the disturbing incident this morning at Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle School. My team has reached out directly to the family and City Schools to offer our assistance, as well as federal authorities to express our anger at this arrest occurring on school grounds.
"Schools should be places of safety in Baltimore, both for our young people and their families. The Safe Spaces and Communities Act, which I signed in May, makes it clear that immigration enforcement has no place in sensitive locations like public schools.
"I will reiterate once again that this type of enforcement is not welcome in Baltimore. The presence of ICE has not made our city any safer, and in fact has led to greater fear and anxiety, especially for our immigrant neighbors. Both public safety and order are jeopardized by the violent and dehumanizing tactics that have become the norm for federal immigration agents here in Baltimore and across the country.
"I stand with our immigrant families who have been impacted by detentions. If your loved one has been arrested by ICE, I encourage you to call 888-214-6016. Help is available through my Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs and our Safe City Baltimore program."
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Sanchez made the school "unsafe".
ICE reestablished safety and security.
Maryland Ping.
Comply, don’t die.
I only find them disturbing when they get away.
Quit voting for Brandons: Brandon Scott, Brandon Johnson, Let’s go Brandon.
the open border democrats are responsible
they refuse to cooperate with the fed gov
“ICE alleges”
Notice the built-in skepticism contained in the headline. The poor illegal would not do anything wrong.
Turn the cameras off and deal with them “properly”.
“...alleges...”
This term is not an admittance of anything. Alleged is an adjective meaning an action or fact has been claimed or asserted to be true, but lacks formal legal conviction. Even the illegal aliens that trespass across the border have rights. And until they are formally convicted of a crime by a court or representative they are alleged to have committed a crime. Hence the arrest. And ICE can go on to a school and make an arrest.
My mother was a seventh grade English teacher in California and a number of years ago, the FBI arrested one the students in the class she was teaching for assisting the local Mexican mafia running guns...during class.
wy69
“…events occur that may affect the health, safety, or well-being of our school community”
Like letting violent criminals around children?
This anti-law & order article is sickening top to bottom. The government frees 150,000 kids held in bondage by illegals Biden let in and WBAL won’t have a good word to say.
“ICE alleges” — it’s all on video, too. “Alleges” — bah! Slippery, evasive, lying “journalism.”
“Alleges” is the new verbal tic all “journalists” use when writing anything remotely related to President Trump. It’s like “you know.”
““Alleges” is the new verbal tic all “journalists” use when writing anything remotely related to President Trump...”
Yeah, but it is so flexible a word. For one it means it might not be and the other you can bet your azz it is.
wy69
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