Guatemalan asylum seeker deported after Olathe officer violates policy calling ICE
Feb 16, 2026 · Olathe, KS, Guatemala
DetainmentDeportationVehicle/Traffic StopOfficer MisconductRefugee/Asylum SeekerState/Local CollusionKansas

Juan, a 21-year-old from Guatemala seeking asylum, was pulled over by Olathe Police Officer Todd Boyer on February 16, 2026 for speeding and driving without a license. Boyer violated department policy by calling an ICE hotline and providing the exact stop location, leading to Juan's detention and subsequent deportation to Guatemala. Police Chief Mike Butaud confirmed the policy violation. As of June 2026, Boyer remained employed at the Olathe Police Department.
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