A Honduran woman was arrested in Slidell, Louisiana, after allegedly running a red light and crashing into an ICE vehicle during a federal operation targeting illegal immigrants.
A Honduran national had an unfortunate encounter with federal law enforcement on Friday when she allegedly ran a red light in Slidell, Louisiana, and collided with an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) vehicle. U.S. Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino shared details of the incident on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.
“Apparently she never learned the lesson that red means stop,” Bovino wrote. “Not ‘accelerate and collide with a government vehicle actively enforcing federal law.’” Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the crash, but Bovino confirmed that the woman was “certainly taken into custody” following the incident. He added, “Unlucky for her. Lucky for us.”
The federal agents were in the area as part of Operation Catahoula Crunch, which aims to target illegal immigrants in the New Orleans region. According to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin, the operation focuses on apprehending violent criminals who have been released after arrests for serious offenses, including home invasion, armed robbery, grand theft auto, and rape.
As of a December 18 update, ICE has reportedly apprehended approximately 370 individuals in the New Orleans area as part of this operation. McLaughlin stated, “DHS is making the New Orleans community safer as it continues to arrest illegal alien drug dealers, hit-and-run criminals, and one monster who was convicted for arson and threatening a person with intent to terrorize.”
The DHS has also reported significant deportation numbers, with more than 622,000 individuals deported in 2025 as of December 19. The department noted that approximately 2.5 million illegal immigrants have left the country, with an estimated 1.9 million self-deportations occurring since the onset of former President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration.
Details regarding the Honduran woman involved in the incident have not been made publicly available. The DHS did not immediately respond to requests for comment from Fox News Digital.
According to Fox News, this incident highlights the ongoing efforts of federal agencies to enforce immigration laws and maintain public safety in communities across the United States.