Morrisville man arrested after ramming ICE vehicles, federal charges filed

Milton Ermilo Arreaga Roblero, 23, was arrested in Morrisville on December 9 after authorities say he deliberately struck multiple Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicles during an enforcement operation. Officials say Roblero first came to a stop, then reversed and struck one ICE vehicle, and subsequently drove into four additional ICE vehicles. One agent reportedly had to jump out of the way to avoid being struck. Roblero was arrested shortly after the crash.

Federal agents later determined that Roblero was not the individual ICE had originally sought at the location, but that he had an outstanding deportation order. Federal prosecutors charged him with assaulting, resisting and impeding a federal officer. If convicted he could face up to 20 years in prison. Roblero is due in federal court on December 16, 2025.

The incident occurred as part of a national Department of Justice operation known as Operation Take Back America. U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina Ellis Boyle and an FBI special agent emphasized the seriousness of alleged attacks on federal officers and said federal partners will continue to pursue enforcement and prosecutions.

For Wake County residents the event has practical and civic implications. The collision and subsequent arrest represent an acute public safety incident in Morrisville that required immediate federal law enforcement response. The fact that the person arrested was not the initial target but had a separate immigration order is likely to intensify concern among immigrant communities about the proximity and conduct of federal operations. Local leaders and federal partners will face pressure to provide clear information about how operations are coordinated with municipal authorities and how public safety is protected during enforcement actions.

The federal prosecution will proceed on the court timetable, and the December 16 hearing will be the next formal appearance. The episode underscores intersections between immigration enforcement, criminal law and community trust, and it will prompt scrutiny of agency transparency and interagency coordination in Wake County going forward.