Torrance Police Department

Ernesto Alejandro Perez-Garcia, a Mexican national who has re-entered the U.S. five times, was arrested by ICE in Redondo Beach, California. He told Fox News Digital that his drinking was the "mistake" responsible for leading to his arrest. Perez-Garcia has a history of arrests spanning decades for various offenses.

Ernesto Alejandro Perez-Garcia, a Mexican national, was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Redondo Beach, California, after illegally re-entering the country five times. During the arrest, Perez-Garcia admitted to lying to agents until he was confronted with his own mugshot, stating that his alcohol use was what led him into trouble. He maintained that despite national headlines about ICE operations, he did not expect this Thursday morning arrest.

The Torrance Police Department is cooperating with federal officials and addressing local concerns regarding the investigation into the alleged White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooter, who may have resided in the South Bay community. Chief Bob Dunn emphasized efforts to calm residents amid the ongoing probe.

The Torrance Police Department attempted to contact organizers of an unpermitted party at RAT Beach but was blocked on social media. The event, advertised online, led to police advising against unauthorized gatherings.

A Los Angeles County judge dismissed manslaughter charges against two former Torrance police officers in the 2018 killing of Christopher Deandre Mitchell, who was shot with an air rifle. The decision concludes a legal case involving allegations of excessive force and racial bias.