Student Caught Impersonating ICE Agent

(FreePressBeacon.com) – It seems that spare time makes people do obnoxious things, such as a Temple University student who was caught and arrested for impersonating a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent.

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The arrest unfolded when Aidan Steigelmann, alongside accomplices, attempted to access a residence hall on campus, falsely identifying themselves as law enforcement.

Campus security grew suspicious, denied them entry, and promptly alerted the authorities.

The incident occurred at a business on Cecil B. Moore Avenue, where Steigelmann and another individual donned attire resembling police and ICE officers. A third individual recorded their antics, further complicating the situation.

Authorities apprehended Steigelmann on North 12th Street and charged him with impersonating a public servant.

Temple University acted swiftly, placing Steigelmann on interim suspension. It declared:

“Any student found responsible for this conduct will be subject to disciplinary action under the Student Conduct Code, up to and including expulsion.”

Before the arrest, the suspects made a scene at an Insomnia Cookies location near campus, further alarming residents. They fled the scene in a Jaguar SUV, which police later towed.

While the investigation continues, the authorities released an image of a “person of interest” and are still searching for two additional suspects.

Among the suspects, reports identify two as current students and one as a former student.

Their reckless actions come amid intensified immigration enforcement and growing fear within immigrant communities.

Steigelmann’s audacious impersonation underscores the necessity for robust security measures and stringent identity verification processes in educational institutions.

ICE condemned the impersonation, emphasizing the seriousness of the crime. The Philadelphia Police Department seeks public assistance to locate the other suspects involved.

This fraud posed a potential threat to individuals on campus and undermined public trust in law enforcement entities.