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Masked ICE agents pull landscaper from work truck in Everett, witness films arrest

Oct 2, 2026·Location: Everett, WA

Country of origin: Guatemala

Masked ICE agents pull landscaper from work truck in Everett, witness films arrest
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A Guatemalan man working a landscaping job for Tommy Builders near Everett Community College was pulled from a work truck by six to eight masked ICE agents in tactical vests on a Monday morning in north Everett. Homeowner Jennifer Gordon recorded video showing the man shouting for help in English and Spanish, saying 'They don't have a warrant' and 'I can't breathe' as agents leaned over him; a second man working with him fled the scene. Gordon said the agents wore no badges or identification, used unmarked vehicles, refused to show a warrant when asked, and later photographed her house and address, which she said felt intimidating. ICE declined to confirm his identity, but DHS later said he had a criminal history and had been issued a final removal order in 2003 that was reinstated in 2011 and 2016 after alleged unauthorized reentry, and said officers used lawful, minimum-necessary force after he refused commands. A neighbor said an agent claimed the man was wanted over a murder allegation in his home country, which ICE did not confirm.

Timeline

Oct 2, 2026—DHS publicly responded, citing the man's criminal history and reinstated removal orders, and defended the force used
Sep 21, 2026—ICE agents detained a Guatemalan landscaping worker in north Everett; witness filmed the arrest
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