PERA determines Providence Police assisted ICE, violating ordinances and policy

"...the police department was in violation of both city ordinance and police department policy when they impermissibly assisted ICE agents in conducting civil immigration enforcement operations.”

Today, the Providence External Review Authority (PERA) determined that “the police department was in violation of both city ordinance and police department policy when they impermissibly assisted ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agents in conducting civil immigration enforcement operations” on July 13. PERA serves as a civilian oversight body that investigates allegations of police misconduct.

This finding contravenes statements made by Providence Police Chief Oscar Perez, who said at a press conference that officers abided by established policy and longstanding protocol, and “did not participate in or assist with any enforcement actions by ICE.”

Per their investigation, PERA “reviewed police department reports, interdepartmental memoranda, body-worn camera videos, and interviewed witnesses.”

PERA Summary:

“On July 13, 2025, Providence Police Department (PPD) officers and supervisors responded to 55 Alverson Avenue for a motor vehicle accident involving an ICE agent. While on scene, PPD personnel assisted ICE agents in an operation conducted solely for federal civil immigration enforcement - specifically, the apprehension of Ivan Rene Mendoza-Meza on a civil detainer (administrative warrant).

“Actions by PPD personnel - including establishing a perimeter, providing crowd control, gathering intelligence, and coordinating tactical positions - violated Providence City Ordinance § 18½-4(3) and General Order 510.01(C). These provisions prohibit supporting or assisting in operations conducted solely for the purpose of enforcing federal civil immigration law.”

Specifically:

Incident Origin (Exhibits 2, 4, 6, 7): ICE agents pursued Mendoza-Meza for an administrative warrant. High-speed pursuit ended in a multi-vehicle collision involving an ICE agent. PPD dispatched for accident response.

Body-Worn Camera (BWC) Policy Violation (Exhibits 6, 7): Officers failed to record continuously as required by GO 320.02 during pivotal operational moments. Several BWC devices were muted or inactive during suspect location confirmation, coordination with ICE, and suspect surrender. No exigent circumstances were cited, nor was any report documenting the interruptions provided, constituting a breach of the department’s BWC policy.

Perimeter and Crowd Control (Exhibits 2, 4, 6, 7): Crowd initially orderly; moved behind tape at ICE request. Perimeter extended several houses away.

Intelligence Gathering (Exhibits 2, 6, 7): Sgt. Salmons confirmed suspect’s presence upstairs and relayed to ICE. Provided clothing description matching suspect.

Coordination with ICE (Exhibits 4, 6, 7): Lt. Brown positioned ICE agents for arrest. Sgt.

Salmons facilitated surrender through landlord negotiation.

No Criminal Nexus (Exhibits 4, 7): ICE confirmed civil detainer only; no criminal warrant. No evidence Mendoza-Meza posed imminent threat.

Accident Investigation Deficiencies (Exhibit 6): No ICE driver identification collected. No evaluation of pursuit legality under RI law.

Conclusion:

PPD actions on July 13, 2025, constituted prohibited assistance to ICE under both City Ordinance § 18½-4(3) and GO 510.01(C). The assistance was operationally significant, contributing to the apprehension of Mendoza-Meza in an immigration-only enforcement action. Additionally, officers violated General Order 320.02 (BWC Program) by failing to operate and record with body-worn cameras throughout the incident without exigent justification or required documentation, undermining transparency and accountability.

Recommendations:

PPD establishes and releases clear operational guidelines on department's response to ICE or other federal agency requests for assistance related to immigration enforcement activities within 10 days. Guidelines should include express instructions to department personnel that they are not to render any services that directly or indirectly assist federal agencies in conducting civil immigration enforcement.

Department personnel were unfamiliar with how to conduct police operations in compliance with

GO 510.01 and Ordinance § 18 ½ -4(3). Supervisors expressed the belief that they could not leave the scene until the ICE operation was resolved.

PPD conducts department-wide training on updated guidelines within 30 days of establishing guidelines.

PPD disciplines officers for violating GO 320.02 in accordance with progressive discipline model with suggested minimum discipline for no recorded prior offenses to be written reprimand and escalate to suspensions as appropriate for personnel with prior offenses.

Lt. Brown violated the policy by not having his BWC on during the entire incident.

Sgt. Salmons and the other responding officers repeatedly muted their cameras in violation of policy.

PPD has had BWC longer than any other RI department and the officers should be proficient in their correct usage and all policy requirements.

PPD should correct the accident report narrative and include the name of the ICE agent operator of the vehicle.

PPD officers responsible for taking the accident report should be disciplined and retrained on how to properly record information on accident reports.

Report back to PERA as to actions taken in accordance with these recommendations.

Below are the four exhibits mentioned above: the police reports of four officers who were on the scene that day.

Exhibit 2 – Sgt. Peter Salmons – Interdepartmental Report: Details initial response to 55 Alverson Avenue. Documents ICE request for crowd control, setting up caution tape, and contacting landlord. Includes Sgt. Salmons’ statements about gathering suspect location and relaying it to ICE.

On Sunday,7/13/25, at approximately 1038hrs D5 units were dispatched to 55 Alverson Ave for a report of a traffic accident, involving Federal ICE agents who were actively attempting to apprehend a male subject. Shortly after arriving on scene the D5 units called me (car 145) requested a supervisor on scene. I responded on scene and spoke with the federal agents, to gather basic information pertaining to the traffic accident and the reason for their presence on Alverson Ave. The agents explained they had set up a perimeter around the above address awaiting a

warrant for a potentially violent male subject they were pursuing, who was seen running into the residence. I immediately notified the OIC, Lieutenant Brown, of the ongoing incident.

At this time the agents requested a RICRS accident report as well as crowd control, as several subjects in the neighborhood began to exit their residences and began loitering on the sidewalks, recording and yelling at the agents creating a public safety concern.

At this time, I ordered officers on scene to set up caution tape in an attempt to deescalate the situation, control the scene and create a safe environment for all the citizens who began to gather. This was done due to the active on going incident and potential for the incident to escalate and become violent.

Once all subjects were safely guided away from the immediate area of 55 Alverson Ave, I attempted to make contact with the residents of 55 Alverson Ave, which was a multi-unit home, in order to safely evacuate any subjects in the building for their safety.

While speaking with the landlord and resident on the first floor it was determined she was home with her partner and two children and stated she was afraid for her safety and her children's safety. I explained to her that we were not there in any capacity to work with ICE or assist with their investigation and that our primary concern was the safety of all residents in the area and specifically any and all residents still in the building. She was thankful for our presence and stated she just needed a few minutes to get her children ready to evacuate the building. Knowing she was the landlord I attempted to gather further information on the number of units in the house and the potential for any other residents to still be in the building in order to evacuate them and get them to safety. At this time, she stated there was at least another male subject who lived upstairs who she could hear in the unit above.

Due to conflicting information about the subject of interest being locked in the basement, while also finding out there was an additional unit on the second floor that was occupied by at least one or more subjects I attempted to gather pertinent information for my safety before making my way back to the house to continue attempting to evacuate all residents to safety. Before making my way back to continue evacuating the building I spoke briefly with the federal agents to gather basic information on name and image of the male subject of their investigation in order to be educated and safe when evacuating residents, in case I encountered the male subject and there was any risk to my safety or potential for a violent confrontation.

After gathering pertinent information for officer safety I made my way back to the back door of 55 Alverson Ave to attempt to evacuate the residents, at which time I had an additional conversation with the 1 st floor resident who informed me that she had just spoke with the resident on the second floor who was going to come downstairs and she wanted to make sure he was able to come out of the residence safely without any harm being done to hill) or damage to her home, Due to having built a rapport with the female I gave her my word that I was on scene to make sure all residents were safe and again explained that my primary concern was for her and her families safety, along with any and all residents of the building. As I was pleading with her to back away from the door for her safety the male subject from the second floor came down the shared back stairway as I remained by the back door to maintain the safety of the residents, after giving my word that no one would be harmed or hurt. The male subject was immediately taken into custody by the federal agents without any issues, or force used.

As the federal agents escorted the male down the driveway I immediately began giving orders to the officers on scene to focus their efforts and energy on clearing the road way of any crowd that had gathered to make sure all citizens who had gathered were safe and out of the way of any motor vehicles leaving the scene. All law enforcement personal and all citizens left the scene safely without issue. My BWC was activated during the entire incident.

Exhibit 4 – Lt. William Brown – Interdepartmental Report: Describes arrival on scene, conversations with ICE agents, and knowledge that suspect was wanted only on a civil detainer. Details decision to set up perimeter and directive to ICE agents to position at rear door for arrest. Admits unfamiliar with appropriate response to ICE operations.

On Sunday, July 13, 2025, 1 was assigned as the OIC for the second half of the day shift. At approximately 1040 hours while at Central Station I monitored a call being dispatched about an incident on Alverson Avenue involving officers from Immigration officers. I was going to make my way to this incident and before I left the station I received a quick call from Ptlm. Jose Mendez who was on the scene indicating there was a vehicle collision and a subject. ICE agents were trying to stop had bailed from a vehicle into the dwelling. I informed him I was responding and would be there shortly. Sgt. Peter Salmons, who was covering the District, then called me as well while I was in route to this incident.

Upon arrival I parked a couple houses down and walked into the driveway and asked an agent/officer from ICE and asked who was in charge of their response. At first, the ICE agent was a little reluctant to share much information with us, but I pressed for information so we could make an assessment of whether or not there was an imminent safety concern. I learned they were looking for a single male subject and that this male had a civil order to be detained. Upon learning this I informed the ICE agent given that information the Providence PD cannot assist in making an apprehension or force entry into the house for them. I was then told by the agent he had already called someone from his agency and an assistant US Attorney and they would be working on getting a criminal warrant and likely a search warrant for the dwelling. I was also informed other ICE agents were responding from the Boston area to assist them in ultimately entering the residence but knew this was going to take some time before we could leave the scene.

Sergeant Salmons and I then went to the front of the house and began talking to some neighbors that started gathering and worked with officers to set up a perimeter for crowd control, as a few of the residents were somewhat upset, and I was concerned about the scene becoming unsafe. I also realized that if in fact this were to end with the agents having to execute a search warrant there was a potential danger to neighbors and potentially residents of the other units. With that in mind Sgt. Salmons knocked on the door to the rear of the house and a female spoke with him. She expressed concern leaving with young kids given the presence of Federal Agents with

weapons, but, she seemed willing to provide keys to us to prevent damaged and was working on gather some belongings. While this process was being worked out a female in the front of the house yelled out that the subject being sought was going to exit the house on his own. I walked to the front of the house and asked her which door he would exiting from him and she said the rear door.

Sgt, Salmons was still on the rear porch and could not hear this woman in front of the house, which is when I told one or two of the Federal Agents in the driveway they needed to be there to take custody of this individual. They did, in fact, get onto the porch/stairs and do that; however, I was asked to help with the crowd so they could leave, which is why I mentioned we could help with that. I did ask that they give the female that worked on getting their suspect to turn himself in to have a moment with him and they agents pretty much ignored that which I found to be pretty unhelpful After they left and realizing we had information we needed for the accident report the Sergeant and I asked the officers to pull down the crime scene tape and go back into service.

My overall sense of this when I first arrived was concern about this incident spiraling out of control if we left and having to respond back later and clear out a large crowd and/or have the ICE agents getting into a use of force scenario with neighbors/residents. When I also learned that on a Sunday morning they were just starting the process of getting a warrant and having resources come from Boston I was also considering how long we were going to staff the scene and the possibility of a much larger crowd control concern with the popularity of social media. One of the agents said it could take several hours for this to playout. In light of what has been occurring on a national level, I felt and decided, it was in the interests of the City to at least set up a little perimeter and try to minimize this from occurring. As a result, there were no injuries and other than a little verbal dialogue early, on the residents and neighbors were orderly with Providence officers, the only officers on scene that really seemed to have this consideration in mind were the PPD officers and especially Sergeant Salmons. With this in mind, I really do not know a better solution to this type of incident as the last thing I certainly want is what is occurring all over the Country happening here in our City. This was the first time for handling a scene like this with ICE agents and it was a little unusual for me to figure out, but, I did not feel we could simply walk away.

I will add that when I arrived on-scene and placed my outer ballistic carrier on, I did not realize the BWC was still in a cup holder charging to a USB in my vehicle. It wasn't until I got essentially into the backyard that I realized this.

Exhibit 6 – BWC Footage Summary – Sgt. Salmons: Shows initial orderly crowd before relocation behind crime scene tape. Captures Sgt. Salmons asking ICE, ‘What do you need from us?’ and agreeing to 'keep the crowd.' Documents conversation with landlord confirming suspect location and relaying suspect description to ICE.

MUTED: "Sergeant Peter Salmons is operating his marked Providence Police cruiser enroute to the scene (Alverson Avenue). At 11:05:45, Sgt. Salmons stops his cruiser and exits it. As Sgt. Salmons walks toward the scene in the roadway, and there is at least one marked Providence Police cruiser (Registration plate #505) parked along the roadway (unoccupied).

As Sgt. Salmons approached the location; there is one dark-colored sedan (RI registration 1LH-868) in the roadway, and a dark-colored Dodge Ram (1500 series) pickup parked alongside the curb (BWC unmuted). Both vehicles have their front emergency lights flashing and appear to be unmarked police vehicles. Numerous community members and spectators are seen on the sidewalks and appear orderly. As the sergeant continues walking toward 55 Alverson, three uniformed Providence police officers are standing in the immediate vicinity of a dark, gray-colored Honda Accord (parked) with heavy front-end and bumper damage. A Black male (Leocadio Herrera) subject is standing alongside the front of the damaged vehicle. It was later learned that he was owner of the 2008 Honda Accord (front-end damage). The vehicle was unregistered.

Sgt. Salmons is approached by one of the uniform officers (Officer Evan Alarcon, Badge #131). Sgt. Salmons asked the officer whether they had all the information for the accident. One female officer (Mabel Addai) stated, "We're working on it." Sgt. Salmons then stated, "Let's focus on that first." Officer Alarcon (#131) attempts to describe the accident and points to the vehicles involved. The officer mentioned the black pickup truck (Dodge 4x4) bearing Rhode Island registration 1XY-465, which possibly struck one of the vehicles. Officer Alarcon appeared confused about the cause of the accident and the chain of events.

A black Toyota pickup truck (unoccupied) is seen parked in the driveway of 55 Alverson. After the patrol officers briefly described the accident, Sgt. Salmons stated, "Let's get all the info for the accident…the Lieutenant said get the fuck out of there, but we obviously need to take the accident." Sgt. Salmons then approached a female Providence patrolwoman (H. Mendez) who is talking to an ICE agent standing in front of the driveway (55 Alverson). Officer H. Mendez points

to the ICE vehicle (Black Dodge pickup) involved in the accident. The ICE agent is wearing ICE (Federal Police Officer) insignia and a face covering. Sgt. Salmons then asked a female officer (H. Mendez, Badge #675) to check if there was anyone in the Expedition (motor vehicle) and see if they could obtain the information on the Dodge pick-up truck. Officer H. Mendez complies and walks away.

At 11:07 Sgt. Salmons then asked the ICE agent, "What do you need from us." The agent's voice is muffled due to the facial covering. The ICE agent then stated, "We're trying to get a warrant right now, the guy's in the basement." The ICE agent continued to make some inaudible statement, “At this point, just keep the crowd. You know.” Sgt. Salmons replies, “Yeah.” Sgt. Salmons then asks about the occupant of the Expedition (motor vehicle). The ICE agent acknowledged that it was one of them. The ICE agent went on to state, "He (suspect) was obviously operating this truck…we tried to stop him on Plainfield Street…he drove back here." The ICE agent further stated, “He obviously was operating this truck, we tried to stop him way down there on Plainfield Street…he drove back here. When I rolled up, the truck was already here.”

The ICE agent appeared not to know the circumstances involving the accident. At this point, numerous community residents are visible across the street on the sidewalk and remain orderly. Two uniform officers (H. Mendez & M. Addai) are observed interviewing a heavy-set Latino woman (Elizabeth) in the roadway. As Sgt. Salmons approached them; a Black female patrolwoman, Mabel Addai (Badge# 513), appears to be taking notes while interviewing the Latino woman, known only as "Elizabeth." Sgt. Salmon's BWC is MUTED.

Another Providence officer (Jose Mendez-Badge #321) arrives on the scene. Sgt. Salmons and a couple of officers engage in a conversation in the roadway (MUTED). The Providence Police officers (Officers Jose Mendez, Mabel Addai, Evan Alarcon, and Hanabeth Mendez), along with the ICE agents, remain standing in the roadway blocking traffic and conversing (MUTED).

MUTED: At approximately 11:12:05, Lieutenant William Brown appeared at the scene and speaks briefly to an ICE agent before entering the backyard. Sgt. Salmons followed Lt. W. Brown.

Three ICE agents are standing in the backyard of the dwelling. Lt. W. Brown is observed speaking on his cell phone with an unknown subject before handing the phone to an ICE agent.

At 11:12:57, Sgt. Salmon's Body-worn camera is UNMUTED momentarily, but it is MUTED again. Lt. W. Brown remained on the cell phone for several minutes before disconnecting the call and speaking briefly with the ICE agent and sergeant (MUTED). Providence patrol officers and ICE agents are seen surrounding the multi-family dwelling. Lt. W. Brown spent several minutes talking to the ICE agents (MUTED).

Lt. W. Brown walked toward the front of the dwelling, and Sgt. Salmons followed him. Lt. W. Brown was seen pointing toward the second or third floor of the dwelling while standing with two Providence Police officers; police officers and federal agents are still seen surrounding the dwelling. Sgt. Salmons then walked across the street where all the community residents are standing along the sidewalks (MUTED). Lt. W. Brown, along with the ICE agents did not appear to be wearing a body-worn camera. Officers J. Mendez and Alarcon remain on post at the end of the driveway. Mendoza-Meza’s black Toyota pickup (rear-end damage) is unmoved, with the driver’s side door still open.

At 11:19:52, Sgt. Salmon BWC is UNMUTED. Lt. W. Brown and Sgt. Salmons then directs the residents to clear the sidewalk. The community residents begin to say that it is a public space and argue with the police officers. Sgt. Salmons explained that they are going to set up tape down there. The sergeant implied it is being done for their safety in case there is a shooting. The area residents and spectators expressed their displeasure. Sgt Salmons directs them to get behind the traffic (crime scene) tape placed at two to three dwellings away. Sgt. Salmons said, "Get behind the tape….no one is allowed on the sidewalk…. or inside your house." As Sgt. Salmons continuously gave the directives and commands, and residents became agitated and upset. One male subject began uttering derogatory remarks toward the police officers. The officers stated, “No one is allowed on the sidewalk.” Sgt. Salmons tells them that they can go on either side of the tape (traffic/crime scene). Eventually, the neighboring residents reluctantly complied with his orders. Sgt. Salmons thanked them for their compliance.

Sgt. Salmons then walked back to the scene(residence) and inquired about the identity of the landlord. Sgt. Salmons then walks into the backyard again, where Lt. W. Brown and ICE agents

are situated. Sgt. Salmons then asked Lt. W. Brown if he should knock on the door and see if the landlord is there to get other people out of the house. Lt. W. Brown just raises his arm in approval.

Sgt. Salmons then approached the rear-door deck of 55 Alverson and knocked on the door. As Sgt. Salmons continuously knocks, and a Black female Providence officer remains at the base of the stairs. A Black/Latino female (Luisiana Martinez) opened the door. The Sgt. Stated, "I'm sorry to ruin your Sunday." Sgt. Salmons then stated that his concern is for people in the house or building that might get hurt if this turns violent. The female landlord replied, "Yes, my kids are here." Sgt. Salmons then stated, "Can we evacuate the house…is there somewhere you can take them?" The landlord then stated, "We have to leave, we have to go to church, I was just getting them ready to leave." She keeps saying that this is our home, and I don't want them breaking in.

Martinez then stated, "If I give you access to where he is, if he is here, can you guarantee that nothing is going to break in my house?" The sergeant agreed with the request. Sgt. Salmons replied, "Yes if you give us the key when they get the warrant and go down there." She then replied, "I've been asking them for a warrant since they got here." Sgt. Salmons then stated, "They’re working on it.” Sgt. Salmons went on to say that he is only concerned with the safety of everyone here. At that time, an older Latino male came to the rear door. Both the female landlord and the Latino male complained about the ICE agents pointing shotguns at them. She then stated, “Can they get out of my yard, so I can at least get my kids out in safety?” As the landlord re-enters the dwelling, Sgt. Salmon asks again for the keys, so they don’t have to kick the doors down. She replies, “Yes.” She also said, “At least you’re speaking to me like a human; they spoke to me as if I were three years old.” Sgt. Salmons apologized for it and reiterated the kids' safety.

She then told the sergeant that there would be four of them exiting the apartment. Sgt. Salmons then asks her (Salmons) about a male subject (hanging out the window) on the third floor, and she acknowledges it. The Latino man (landlord) then admitted that the subject was not in the basement. Ms. Martinez and her companion (legal landlord, Edgar Izazaga) then re-enter the apartment and close the door. It should be noted that only Lt. W. Brown, Sgt. Salmons and a patrolwoman were outside the rear door.

Sgt. Salmons then advised an ICE agent of his conversation with the landlord. Sgt. Salmon noted that she (the landlord) did not want anything broken and had concerns about getting her children out. Sgt. Salmon continued, “Since she doesn’t want anything broken, she is willing to give me a key, so we don’t have to kick down the door.” Sgt. Salmons advised the ICE agent that she had confirmed the subject was on the third floor, not the basement. Sgt. Salmon then asked the ICE agent if he had a picture of the suspect. Sgt. Salmon said he thought he saw a light-skinned Hispanic male in the window wearing a red tank top.

The ICE agent then showed Sgt. Salmon’s a possible photograph of the subject. Sgt. Salmons took a photograph of the photo on his cell phone. The ICE agent then identified the subject as Ivan Mendoza Meza from Honduras. Sgt. Salmon then asks the Lt., “Lt., do you want me to go in there with Jose to knock to see if we can evacuate?” Lt. W. Brown said, “Yes, that’s fair.” Sgt. Salmons then approached the rear door again. Lt. W. Brown and the ICE agent discuss the strategy (inaudible).

As Sgt. Salmon knocked, someone uttered that he (Mendoza-Meza) was coming out. Lt. W. Brown is seen outside at the corner of the dwelling. Lt. W. Brown directed some of the ICE agents to guard the back door. Lt. W. Brown stated, “If he comes out, I want your people to grab him…we’ll help you.” After giving the directive, at least three ICE agents came from the side of the house and stood at the base of the rear stairs. The door then opens. Both the landlord and the older Hispanic male say, “He’s coming out.” She mentions, “No weapons. Please.” She reiterates that he is coming out. Ms. Martinez was extremely concerned about the officers using their weapons.

Momentarily, the subject (Mendoza-Meza) exited the dwelling and was taken into custody by ICE agents. Both the Providence Police and ICE agents escort the subject to an ICE vehicle. After the apprehension, Sgt Salmon instructs his officers to remove the crime scene tape and clear the road. You can hear the residents uttering derogatory comments toward the police and ICE agents. The landlord (Martinez) came out of her dwelling and asked who would pay for the damaged cars. Sgt. Salmon replied, “The federal agents.”

Exhibit 7 – BWC Footage Summary – Officer Mabel Addai: Shows ICE telling PPD they had only an administrative warrant. Captures Sgt. Salmons requesting key from landlord, relaying suspect location and description to ICE, and Lt. Brown’s directive to ICE: 'If he comes out this backdoor, I want your people to grab him…we’ll help you.'

MUTED: Officer Mabel Addai is in the roadway, standing in front of a black Ford Expedition bearing RI registration 1MJ-452.They are engaged in a conversation, and the ICE agent appears to be showing them the screen of his cell phone (possibly a photograph of the suspect).

At 10:59:36, the BWC is UNMUTED. The ICE agent shows the Providence Police officers a news article on his cell phone about the suspect’s arrest (news article) in Honduras for murder there. The ICE agent went on to state, “We have an administrative warrant for his arrest, so he stopped short, Our guy hit him, he ran in the house.”

The ICE agent added that they called the US Attorney’s office to get a warrant (arrest), but it will take 2-3 hours. The ICE agent clarified with the female officer that they have an administrative warrant which is different than a criminal warrant. Officer Jose Mendez then asks the ICE agent about doing the accident report. The ICE agent stated, “Yes, if you don’t mind.” Officer Jose Mendez and the two other Providence officers attempt to identify the vehicles involved in the accident. The police officers appear to be confused about the details of the accident and which vehicles were involved. Female officer H. Mendez is seen asking a Black male subject, later identified as Herrera Leocadio, whether the damaged vehicle (dark-colored Honda Accord, bearing RI registration FY-638) parked alongside the roadway was his. Leocadio confirmed it was his vehicle.

Officer H. Mendez said she needed the vehicle’s registration and insurance. The Black male subject (Leocadio) walked into the back of the residence to retrieve it. Officer Addai and Officer # 131 remain in the roadway briefly to discuss the details of the accident. The suspect’s (Mendoza-Meza) vehicle (Toyota bearing RI registration 1XV-465) is observed in the driveway with the driver’s side door open.

At 11:02:10, Officer Addai’s BWC is MUTED. Officer Addai engages in a conversation with Officer Jose Mendez (MUTED).

At 11:03:48, Officer Addai’s BWC is in UNMUTED. Officers Alarcon, Mendez, and Addai stand in the roadway. They clarified that three vehicles were involved in the accident. The Black man (Leocadio) returns with his operator’s license and explains to Officer Mendez that the vehicle is not registered. He said he just purchased it. He presented a title for the vehicle, noting that it was not insured and that he had purchased it three days ago. Officer Mendez asked about a Bill of Sale. He said, “No, I got it from my friend.” He said the old registration plates are on the vehicle now. Officers conducted an inspection of the damaged vehicle, which revealed it had extensive front-end and bumper damage. The owner attempted to temporarily remove the bumper because it was hanging on the ground. The owner of the vehicle eventually removed the bumper and miscellaneous debris, securing it inside the vehicle.

At 11:06:34, Officer Addai’s BWC is MUTED. The Providence police officers engage in a brief conversation in the roadway. An unknown sergeant speaks with them. At 11:07:23, Officer Addai’s BWC in UNMUTED. Officer Addai then approaches a heavy-set Hispanic woman (Elizabeth) standing in the roadway. The woman identifies herself as the owner of the pickup truck. Officer Addai then provides the woman and the Black male with information to obtain a copy of the accident report.

Officer Addai remained in the roadway discussing the gathering of accident information with other officers. Officer Addai then moves her marked cruiser out of the roadway and returns to the scene. Both ICE agents and Providence police officers are seen still surrounding the dwelling where the suspect was hiding. Officer Addai then speaks to the owner of the Honda Accord briefly and takes notes. The police officers have the owner of the Honda remove the damaged bumper. Officer Addai then spoke to Elizabeth (Villa Franco) and Leocado and provided them with accident request information.

The neighbors appear restless and start making comments to the police officers. Sergeant Salmons gave orders about moving the crowd away from the scene. The roadway is blocked by Providence-marked cruisers. Officer Addai then retrieves crime scene tape from the back of her marked cruiser. She then returns to the scene where Lt. W. Brown, Officer Mendez, and Sgt. Salmons appear to be debating with the neighbors. Sgt. Salmons then directs Officer Addai on where to place the crime scene tape.

Officer Addai then places the tape across the road at least three to four houses away from 55 Alverson. The officers then direct everyone to stand behind the tape. After returning the tape to her cruiser, she returns to the scene. As she approaches, Sgt. Salmons, Officer Jose Mendez and ICE agents were surrounding the dwelling. Sgt. Salmons: “Does anyone know who the landlord is?” Sgt. Salmons walked into the backyard where Lt. W. Brown was located.

Officer Addai then walks into the backyard. Sgt. Salmons are standing at the back door, knocking loudly. A subject appears to open the door. Sgt. Salmons greets the woman and says, “I’m sorry to ruin her Sunday.” Sgt. Salmons tells her that he is concerned about the safety of the occupants and encourages her to evacuate the premises. The sergeant was very polite and cordial. The landlord explained that she was also concerned about her children, and they were planning to attend church. The landlord (Martinez) said, “This is our home, and I don’t want them breaking our doors and stuff.” She continued to state, “If I give you access to where he is, if he’s here, can you guarantee me nothing is going to break in here.”

Sgt. Salmons replied, “Yes, if you give us the key.” Sgt. Salmon continued to state that they are getting a warrant. Ms. Martinez stated, “I keep asking them for a warrant- that’s all I wanted.” Ms. Martinez then complained about them pointing a shotgun at her. She then requested that they get out of her yard. Sgt. Salmons then asked Ms. Martinez for the key, so they didn’t have to kick the door down. Sgt. Salmons then asked Ms. Martinez about a light-skinned Hispanic male on the third floor who shut the window. Ms. Martinez implied it was the suspect.

Sgt. Salmons immediately advised an ICE agent about his conversation with the landlord and how she was concerned about her property being damaged. Sgt. Salmons said he saw a Hispanic male upstairs who fit the description of the suspect (Mendoza-Meza) wearing a red tank top. The ICE agent then showed the sergeant a photograph of the suspect. Sgt. Salmon received permission from Lt. W. Brown to get the occupants out of the dwelling for safety purposes.

Sgt. Salmon then instructs Officer Addai to get Officer Jose Mendez. Officer Addai then returns to the dwelling with Officer Jose Mendez. At 11:32:06, Officer Addai’s BWC is MUTED. At 11:32:35, Officer Addai’s BWC is UNMUTED as she walks into the backyard of the dwelling. As she and Officer Jose Mendez enter the backyard, Lt. W. Brown is standing at the corner of the dwelling. Lt. W. Brown told the ICE agents to cover the backdoor and states, “If he comes out this backdoor, I want your people to grab him. We’ll help you.”

Several ICE agents and Providence officers approached the back door. As Officer Addai walks in front of the dwelling, a Providence Police officer says, “He’s coming out now.” As Officer Addai returns to the rear door, the subject is being taken into custody by ICE agents. ICE agents and Officer Jose Mendez are seen escorting him off the rear deck. As the ICE agents were securing the suspect in their cruiser, the Hispanic woman (Elizabeth Villa Franco) began swearing at the ICE agents using profanities. The crowd is then dispersed while the crowd appears extremely angry and vocal. BWC ends.