Chandler Police arrest 8 suspected undocumented immigrants (KNXV-Phoenix)

Chandler Police arrest 8 suspected undocumented immigrants

Reported by: Marc Ybarra
Email: mybarra@abc15.com
Last Update: 3:53 am

Eight suspected undocumented immigrants will be turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement after a run-in with the Chandler Police Department.

Just before 11 p.m. Monday, officers attempted a traffic stop on a white car near Riggs Road and Arizona Avenue, but the vehicle sped off.

According to early reports, a brief chase ensued before seven suspected undocumented immigrants ran into a nearby field.

One other suspect fought with an officer. Police quickly took control of the situation and arrested the subject, who is now facing charges of assault on a peace officer.

The other seven subjects were caught a short time later. Officers believe a ninth suspect may have gotten away.

No one was hurt.