Florida Teen Arrested After Rock Thrown at ICE Vehicle During Father's Arrest

In Port St. Lucie, Florida, 19-year-old Pasqual Velasquez Martin was arrested and charged with throwing a large rock at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) vehicle, shattering its rear window during an immigration enforcement operation where his father was being taken into custody. The incident occurred outside a Wawa convenience store, and Martin fled the scene but was quickly apprehended by multiple federal agents nearby. Authorities confirmed the charge as throwing a deadly missile into an occupied vehicle, a second-degree felony, with community members assisting in identifying Martin. Local police, including the Port St. Lucie Police Department, have been supporting increased ICE operations on the Treasure Coast, with Chief Leo Niemczyk emphasizing their role in law enforcement during such incidents. The heightened ICE presence has sparked protests, though some local voices urge considering alternatives to protesting. Police have reiterated that criminal acts like Martin's will not be tolerated in their city.