DHS: ICE officer bitten during Louisiana arrest
DHS says an ICE officer in Tullos, Louisiana was bitten on the hand by Maximiliano Perez-Perez, an illegal immigrant who allegedly resisted arrest and tried to flee. The suspect is being charged with assault, and DHS released a photo of the officer’s bloodied hand while citing sharp increases in assaults and death threats against DHS personnel.
📌 Key Facts
- Suspect identified as Maximiliano Perez-Perez; incident occurred in Tullos, Louisiana.
- DHS says the officer’s hand was bitten hard enough to break the skin and draw blood; photo released.
- DHS cites a 1,150% rise in assaults and an 8,000% rise in death threats against DHS law enforcement.