Jonathan Christian González Reyes, a Colombian citizen, faces a federal charge of impersonating a U.S. official after authorities say he posed as an ICE agent to extort a food truck worker in Miami Gardens. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida announced the arrest on Tuesday.
Allegations
According to federal prosecutors, González Reyes used police lights, a siren, and a firearm during the alleged scheme. He reportedly threatened to plant illicit substances at the victim’s business to force its closure and pointed a firearm at the victim’s son.
Potential Penalty
González Reyes faces up to three years in federal prison if convicted on the impersonation charge.
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