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Guatemalan man arrested in park after wildlife officer's false dog-bite claim

Jun 11, 2026 · Bonita Springs, FL, Guatemala

Guatemalan man arrested in park after wildlife officer's false dog-bite claim

A Guatemalan man was arrested in a Bonita Springs park after a Florida Fish and Wildlife officer falsely claimed the man's dog had bitten him, though the officer never exited his vehicle. The man was held for approximately 40 minutes before ICE officers arrived and took him into custody. His wife, who witnessed the incident, said both are pending asylum cases and spoke anonymously to avoid jeopardizing their immigration status.

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