{"id":2511285,"date":"2025-11-17T05:29:01","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T10:29:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/officer-injured-in-van-attack-during-illegal-immigration-enforcement-operation-in-charlotte\/"},"modified":"2025-11-17T05:31:30","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T10:31:30","slug":"officer-injured-in-van-attack-during-illegal-immigration-enforcement-operation-in-charlotte","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/officer-injured-in-van-attack-during-illegal-immigration-enforcement-operation-in-charlotte\/","title":{"rendered":"Officer injured in van attack during illegal immigration enforcement operation in Charlotte"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fofficer-injured-in-van-attack-during-illegal-immigration-enforcement-operation-in-charlotte%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2511285&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A law enforcement officer was injured during an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/businesses-nationwide-participated-in-a-day-without-immigrants-protest-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Businesses nationwide participated in a \u2018day without immigrants\u2019 protest - Washington Examiner\">illegal immigration enforcement operation<\/a> in Charlotte, North Carolina. The incident occurred when a suspect drove a van at officers conducting the operation in the University City area and then fled, leading to a high-speed chase. During the pursuit,the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >suspect repeatedly rammed law enforcement vehicles<\/a> with the van,posing a serious public safety threat. The suspect was eventually arrested, and a firearm was found in his vehicle. The individual had prior arrests related to resisting law enforcement and disruptive conduct. this event took place shortly after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) launched &#8220;Operation Charlotte&#8217;s Web,&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/being-tough-on-crime-works-new-report-confirms-trumps-blistering-impact-on-the-law\/\" title=\"Being Tough on Crime Works: New Report Confirms Trump&#039;s Blistering Impact on the Law\">targeting criminal illegal aliens<\/a> in the state to enhance public safety. DHS officials emphasized the operation&#8217;s goal of protecting citizens from criminal illegal immigrants, criticizing local sanctuary policies for releasing offenders back into communities.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Officer injured in van attack during illegal immigration enforcement operation in Charlotte<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2401809\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>A law enforcement officer was injured during an <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/illegal-immigration\/\">illegal immigration<\/a> enforcement operation in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>A suspect drove a van at law enforcement officers while they were conducting an operation in <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/charlotte\/\">Charlotte&rsquo;s<\/a> University City section, according to the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/department-of-homeland-security\/\">Department of Homeland Security<\/a>. Then, while engaged in a high-speed chase in an attempt to evade law enforcement personnel, the suspect allegedly weaponized his van and rammed it at law enforcement officials who were in pursuit.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3888935\/trump-again-blasts-wacky-mtg-saying-she-is-the-cause-of-all-her-problems\/\">Trump again blasts &lsquo;wacky&rsquo; MTG, saying she is the &lsquo;cause&rsquo; of all her problems<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3888899\/trump-calls-on-house-republicans-pass-bill-releasing-epstein-files\/\">Trump calls on House Republicans to pass bill releasing full Epstein files<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3888876\/iran-says-it-is-no-longer-enriching-uranium\/\">Iran claims it is no longer enriching uranium at any site<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>DHS posted about the incident on X on Sunday afternoon, issuing a notification about the officer who was injured during the altercation.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER INJURED DURING ENFORCEMENT OPERATION.<\/p>\n<p>This afternoon in Charlotte near University City, a United States citizen weaponized his vehicle, driving a large van at law enforcement while they were conducting an operation. He immediately fled the scene, starting&hellip; <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Iu2fm1p6Lh\">pic.twitter.com\/Iu2fm1p6Lh<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Homeland Security (@DHSgov) <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DHSgov\/status\/1990249095911350330?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 17, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>&ldquo;This afternoon in Charlotte near University City, a United States citizen weaponized his vehicle, driving a large van at law enforcement while they were conducting an operation,&rdquo; read the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/dhsgov\/status\/1990249095911350330?s=46\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">post<\/a> by DHS. &ldquo;He immediately fled the scene, starting a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-ufc-champion-cain-velasquezs-trial-date-in-attempted-murder-case-to-be-set-soon\/\" title=\"Former UFC Champion Cain Velasquez\u2019s Trial Date In Attempted Murder Case To Be Set Soon\">dangerous high-speed chase<\/a> through a densely populated area.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;During the chase, he attempted to ram into law enforcement vehicles &mdash; posing a serious public safety threat,&rdquo; noted the post on X. &ldquo;As agents were boxing him in &mdash; the driver proceeded to ram law enforcement vehicles in an attempt to escape.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;One law enforcement officer was injured,&rdquo; read the social media update.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The suspect was eventually arrested by law enforcement officials who pursued him. Later, during a search of the suspect&rsquo;s vehicle, a firearm was discovered and retrieved, according to DHS officials. The suspect involved had previous arrests for multiple charges, including &ldquo;resisting law enforcement, public disturbance, and intoxication\/disruptive conduct.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The incident comes shortly after DHS began illegal immigration enforcement in Charlotte, known as &ldquo;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/immigration\/3888601\/dhs-begins-immigration-crackdown-charlotte\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Operation Charlotte&rsquo;s Web<\/a>.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This DHS operation will target the criminal illegal aliens who flocked to the Tar Heel State because they knew sanctuary politicians would protect them and allow them to roam free on American streets,&rdquo; read a press release <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dhs.gov\/news\/2025\/11\/15\/dhs-launches-operation-charlottes-web-target-criminal-illegal-aliens-terrorizing\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">issued<\/a> by DHS. &ldquo;Nearly 1,400 detainers across North Carolina have not been honored&mdash;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-administration-asks-supreme-court-to-let-it-keep-releasing-criminal-illegal-aliens\/\" title=\"Biden Administration Asks Supreme Court to Let It Keep Releasing ...\">releasing criminal illegal aliens<\/a> into North Carolina&rsquo;s neighborhoods.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3887906\/border-patrol-arrives-charlotte-what-to-expect\/\">WHAT TO EXPECT AS BORDER PATROL ARRIVES IN CHARLOTTE: &lsquo;THEY&rsquo;RE HERE&rsquo;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said Operation Charlotte&rsquo;s Web was about ensuring the safety of citizens and protecting them from criminal illegal immigrants.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Americans should be able to live without fear of violent criminal illegal aliens hurting them, their families, or their neighbors,&rdquo; said McLaughlin. &ldquo;We are surging DHS law enforcement to Charlotte to ensure Americans are safe and public safety threats are removed. There have been too many victims of criminal illegal aliens. President Trump and Secretary Noem will step up to protect Americans when sanctuary politicians won&rsquo;t.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Officer hurt in van attack during Charlotte immigration raid<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2677,"featured_media":2511286,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DHS.webp?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651,538],"tags":[67187,33009,67185,67186],"class_list":["post-2511285","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","category-washington-examiner","tag-enforcement-operation","tag-illegal-immigration","tag-officer-injury","tag-van-attack"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DHS.webp?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2511285","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2677"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2511285"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2511285\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2511289,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2511285\/revisions\/2511289"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2511286"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2511285"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2511285"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2511285"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}