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An illegal immigrant from Mexico with a long criminal history has been arrested on suspicion of crashing his car into a 27-year-old state trooper, instantly killing the husband and father.
Illegal alien allegedly killed state trooper
new york post Raul Benitez Santana, 33, reportedly confessed to drinking beer and smoking marijuana before crashing his SUV into Officer Christopher Gadd's patrol car early last Saturday morning. . Witnesses saw the SUV traveling at a high rate of speed swerve and crash into the back of Gadd's patrol car, which was parked on the shoulder of Interstate 5 in Marysville. The SUV then spun into the passing lane and collided with the van.
Mr Gadd, who was married and whose father and sister were both police officers, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
State Police spokesman Chris Loftis said, „It is with great sadness that we report the loss of a brother today.“ „Officers warn of danger. They are brave people.“
Gadd's family said: „We are going through what is undoubtedly the most difficult time for our family as we mourn the loss of a beloved husband, devoted father, caring brother, beloved son and devoted friend.“ he said. stated in a statement own. „We are grateful for the outpouring of support from the community that Chris loved and served. We ask the media to respect her family's privacy during this difficult time.“
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According to , Gadd became a state trooper in September 2021 and graduated from the 116th police officer basic training class in April 2022. daily mail.
„The entire Washington State Patrol mourns this loss, we all bow our heads, we all bend our knees, and I can say that everyone is heartbroken,“ said Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste. „We will continue to move forward, even in the midst of grief, to honor Chris. We will continue to serve. He did it, so we must too.“
„Thank you to all my dear family and friends for your love and support,“ Gad's mother Gillian said on social media.
„We need it so much. There is peace in knowing there are so many people praying for us and loving us,“ she continued.
Santana had bloodshot eyes when he was arrested and immediately admitted to drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana. He is currently being held in the Snohomish County Jail on $1 million bail, charged with vehicular homicide and vehicular assault.
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Santana's criminal history
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has since revealed that Santana has broken the law at least four times in Washington. The illegal immigrant was first encountered in Seattle on October 28, 2013, at South Correctional Facility in Burien, Wash., after he was arrested for failing to appear for driving while his license was suspended.
Santana was sentenced to 90 days in jail and 85 days suspended for driving with a suspended license in 2014. He was charged with domestic violence in King County in 2019.
The killing of American citizens by illegal aliens has unfortunately become all too common these days. Sadly, this is what happens when the border is as open as President Joe Biden allows.
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