Alhambra PD Accused of Collaborating with ICE Amid Viral Video Controversy

Viral Video Sparks Controversy

• 🚨 A viral video captured a resident, Angie Vargas, questioning Alhambra police officers about their alleged collaboration with federal agents.
• 💡 Vargas claims an Alhambra police SUV cut her off while she was filming what she believed to be federal border agents.
• 🗣️ The incident led to protests and frustrated community members demanding accountability at a city council meeting.

Community Demands and Official Response

• ✊ Protesters and community members called for accountability and further investigation into the recorded incident.
• 🏛️ The city of Alhambra states its police department adheres to California's SB54, which prohibits local law enforcement from assisting federal immigration operations.
• 📝 In response, the Alhambra Police Department issued a statement explaining their officers were responding to a call about a vehicle being followed and were attempting to deescalate the situation.

Ongoing Review and Disciplinary Calls

• 🔍 Mayor Jeff Maloney confirmed that the incident is currently under formal review.
• ⚖️ Many attendees at the city council meeting expressed dissatisfaction with the explanation and are calling for disciplinary action against the involved Alhambra police officer.