Peruvian immigrant threatened to harm himself with a knife after being detained by ICE
The detainee was driving a food truck that he owned at the time of the arrest
A Peruvian immigrant was detained by ICE agents in Washington DC, while he was driving his food truck on National Park Service property. During his arrest, he stated that he was going to harm himself with a butcher knife, sparking an incident that ended with him being taken into federal custody.
This situation comes as part of a broader operation that strengthens the federal presence in the capital as part of a stricter immigration policy. ICE confirmed that the detainee will remain in custody until a final decision is made on his deportation.
Details about the detainee
The man was identified as Jimmy Anderson Ayala Mayuri, originally from Peru. According to immigration authorities cited by the New York Post, Ayala did not have legal status and was operating his food truck in an area regulated by the National Park Service.
ICE indicated that Ayala had a final order of deportation issued in 2022, although no other criminal record was detailed.
According to the official account, before the arrest, agents from the National Park Service and ICE approached the vehicle because it was parked and operating in an area without proper authorization. It was at that point that Ayala entered the back of the truck, grabbed a large butcher knife, and threatened to harm himself, barricading himself briefly before being arrested with no injuries reported.
His current situation and what's next in the case
ICE reported that Ayala Mayuri remains in custody while arrangements are made for his deportation to Peru. The agency said in a statement that this case is part of Operation Capital City Cleanup, which focuses on locating and detaining people with active deportation orders.
An ICE spokesperson, quoted by the New York Post, said that these types of actions guarantee public safety and compliance with immigration laws.
Authorities have not specified how long the deportation process could take, But the current context, with greater federal control in Washington and stricter immigration policies, suggests that the process will be carried out expeditiously.