CBP Employee Arrested for DWI Amid Immigration Crackdown in Minnesota
A US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) employee has been charged with drunken driving after being found unconscious and covered in vomit inside his car by state troopers. Alfredo Mancillas Jr, 31, is facing third- and fourth-degree driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges following his arrest on Tuesday morning.
Mancillas was pulled over by police for parking in a no-parking zone on a St Paul road when he slumped over in the vehicle, drawing attention from state troopers. The officers reported that Mancillas smelled of alcohol and had watery eyes and bloodshot pupils, prompting them to administer a field sobriety test. He failed the test and refused to take a breath test.
As news of the arrest emerged on Thursday, it came as the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota continues to dominate headlines. The city has been hit hard by Operation Metro Surge, a mass deportation campaign that saw over 3,000 federal agents descend on St Paul and Minneapolis earlier this month.
The campaign led to widespread public backlash after two US citizens were fatally shot by border patrol agents: Renee Good and Alex Pretti. An ICE agent was involved in the shooting of Good, while another agent killed Pretti after disarming him.
In response to the criticism, Trump administration officials have made some high-profile changes to the Minnesota operation. Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino has been demoted and removed from Minneapolis, while new head Tom Homan acknowledged that "certain improvements could and should be made" but did not elaborate.
Meanwhile, CBP is also reviewing Mancillas' DWI arrest, with a spokesperson stating that the agency values honor and integrity in all aspects of its mission. However, the incident has raised questions about the personal conduct of CBP employees, particularly given the tumultuous period surrounding Operation Metro Surge.
A US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) employee has been charged with drunken driving after being found unconscious and covered in vomit inside his car by state troopers. Alfredo Mancillas Jr, 31, is facing third- and fourth-degree driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges following his arrest on Tuesday morning.
Mancillas was pulled over by police for parking in a no-parking zone on a St Paul road when he slumped over in the vehicle, drawing attention from state troopers. The officers reported that Mancillas smelled of alcohol and had watery eyes and bloodshot pupils, prompting them to administer a field sobriety test. He failed the test and refused to take a breath test.
As news of the arrest emerged on Thursday, it came as the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota continues to dominate headlines. The city has been hit hard by Operation Metro Surge, a mass deportation campaign that saw over 3,000 federal agents descend on St Paul and Minneapolis earlier this month.
The campaign led to widespread public backlash after two US citizens were fatally shot by border patrol agents: Renee Good and Alex Pretti. An ICE agent was involved in the shooting of Good, while another agent killed Pretti after disarming him.
In response to the criticism, Trump administration officials have made some high-profile changes to the Minnesota operation. Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino has been demoted and removed from Minneapolis, while new head Tom Homan acknowledged that "certain improvements could and should be made" but did not elaborate.
Meanwhile, CBP is also reviewing Mancillas' DWI arrest, with a spokesperson stating that the agency values honor and integrity in all aspects of its mission. However, the incident has raised questions about the personal conduct of CBP employees, particularly given the tumultuous period surrounding Operation Metro Surge.
anyway, did you know that alfredo mancillas jr is only 31 tho? i feel bad for him but also kinda annoyed that he's getting in trouble while his coworkers are just doing their jobs... i wonder what would happen if a state trooper got arrested for something like this. 
man, it's like, can't even trust people who are supposed to be enforcing laws... I mean, I get it, everyone makes mistakes, but come on, a CBP employee getting caught for DUI? It's just embarrassing. And in the middle of this whole immigration crackdown drama too? Like, what's next? You're gonna arrest someone and then find out they can't even drive straight? 
It's just not looking good for these guys.
I mean, can't believe what's happening to these public servants? I know we need to be careful with our immigration policies and all, but this is just a really bad look for everyone involved. And poor Alfredo, passed out in his car like that... 
DWI charges are serious, no question. It's not just about the law, it's about setting an example for others too.
And hopefully they'll take a closer look at their employee conduct policies. We need people in those roles to be able to do their jobs without personal stuff getting in the way.
Maybe some more nuanced discussions about the human impact of these policies?
I mean, can you even imagine having to live up to the standards set by your parents or whatever? 'Hey kid, you're a CBP employee now, always keep it together and don't get caught drinking and driving'... meanwhile, adults are still figuring out how not to make idiots of themselves 
- It's not just about making changes to operations or reassigning officials, but also about holding people accountable for their actions, especially when it comes to something as serious as a DWI arrest by a CBP employee. We need to see tangible proof that these changes are going to be implemented and enforced 
It's like, we get the whole "honor and integrity" thing from them, but this is just a case of taking that too literally? 
. You'd think that with all these changes to Operation Metro Surge, we'd see some real progress on improving public safety and addressing concerns about police accountability 
. But until then, incidents like Mancillas' DWI arrest just keep popping up, making us wonder if the priorities are really in order 
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like how can someone in law enforcement be so reckless?! 
Alfredo Mancillas Jr's situation is a total bummer too, got charged with DWI and all that... it's crazy how one mistake can ruin your life 
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. Like, I totally get why people are upset and demanding changes. It's time for some accountability, for sure! 
They're supposed to be protecting our country, not breaking the law! 
. Anyway, it's a good reminder that no one is above the law, even if you're in law enforcement