Mexican man pleads guilty to impersonating Border Patrol agent to 'disrupt deportation missions'
A Mexican man in the United States has pleaded guilty to impersonating a Border Patrol agent and interfering with federal immigration enforcement operations in Southern California. He used a modified vehicle resembling an official one, complete with fake insignia and equipment, to deceive and divert real agents during their missions. The man, who had overstayed his tourist visa, also pleaded guilty to illegally possessing firearms.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onMexican man pleads guilty to impersonating Border Patrol agent to 'disrupt deportation missions'A Mexican man in the United States has pleaded guilty to impersonating a Border Patrol agent and following federal immigration officers to divert them while they were out on immigration enforcement missions in Southern CaliforniaByThe Associated PressApril 28, 2026, 8:26 PM1:52FILE - A U.S Border Patrol badge is displayed as Gregory Bovino, chief patrol agent of the U.S. Border Patrol's El Centro Sector, stands in a conference room before an interview with The Associated Press in Los Angeles, Aug.
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