DHS: Illegal immigrant from Mexico arrested by ICE during Nashville traffic stop

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A reported illegal immigrant from Mexico is jailed after being taken into custody during a Nashville traffic stop.

The Department of Homeland Security said on Saturday that ICE arrested Juan Espindola-Ramirez on February 17 when he refused to exit his vehicle after officers requested him to. After they removed him, he continued to resist, and attempted to run away.

According to officers, Espindola-Ramirez did not present any form of a driver license during the encounter. DHS said he has arrests by the Metro Nashville Police Department in 2018 and 2019 for driving without a license.

Davidson County court records show that Espindola-Ramirez’ 2018 and 2019 charges for driving without a license were dismissed…

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