Even though this incident happened hundreds of miles from the South Plains, it’s the kind of story that’s getting attention in Lubbock and across West Texas–and for good reason. Galveston police have arrested a man accused of impersonating an ICE agent, a crime that authorities say may have impacted multiple victims.
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The case highlights growing concerns about public trust, fear, and confusion surrounding immigration enforcement–issues that don’t stop at the Gulf Coast.
What Happened in Galveston
According to Galveston police, Joshua Warner was arrested after allegedly posing as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent during a late-night encounter.
Community activists Robert Harvey and Bruce Rebmann, who regularly record police activity, came across what looked like a traffic stop. Almost immediately, they sensed something was off.
Harvey said the man was acting like law enforcement–holding IDs, shining a flashlight in people’s faces–but didn’t have a marked patrol vehicle. His clothing and gear raised red flags, and when asked for a name or badge number, the man refused to comply. At one point, Harvey says the suspect struck Rebmann in the face with a badge before fleeing in a blue vehicle…