A planned ICE operation in Worcester turned chaotic when a group of bystanders attempted to block federal agents from detaining a woman on immigration-related charges.
The crowd, estimated at around 25 people, quickly gathered near the agents’ SUV, chanting in protest and demanding to see a warrant. Tensions escalated when a young woman, holding a baby, stood directly in front of the vehicle. After being warned to step away for safety reasons, she handed the child to someone nearby and again tried to obstruct the SUV. She was arrested shortly after and is now facing charges including reckless endangerment of a child and resisting arrest.
Another woman, identified as 38-year-old Ashley Spring, was also taken into custody after allegedly shoving officers and splashing them with an unidentified liquid. She now faces charges of assault and battery on a police officer along with several related offenses.
Local police declared the scene an unlawful assembly and intervened to assist in dispersing the crowd. Officials later confirmed that city authorities were not given prior notice of the federal action, prompting concern from community leaders about the lack of coordination.
Authorities are continuing to review video evidence, and further charges may be considered as the investigation unfolds.