Police say Canadian woman slapped teen over Trump and ICE clothing before ICE detained her
A Canadian woman living in New Jersey is now facing charges after being accused of attacking a teen wearing pants that displayed "Trump" and "ICE" on the boardwalk.According to a report from NJ.com, Kaitlyn E. Tracey, 33, allegedly "slapped the victim across her face and body."It happened after police say she approached the group of teens while recording them on her phone on the Point Pleasant Beach boardwalk.MEDIA ATTACKS DONALD TRUMP'S FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION, CLAIMING IT 'SULLIED' AMERICA 250Tracey reportedly did not jive with the group's "patriotic colored sweatpants with political wording," police said.The Point Pleasant Beach Police Department said it happened Friday night, July 3, during the start of the Fourth of July holiday weekend; surveillance video captured her allegedly "striking the juvenile female, once to the body and once to the face, with an open hand."📩 Send me a story idea: kelsie.cairns@fox.com📸 Instagram: kelsiecairns_tv🎥 Facebook: Kelsie CairnsShe then ran off from the scene.
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A Canadian woman living in New Jersey is now facing charges after being accused of attacking a teen wearing pants that displayed "Trump" and "ICE" on the boardwalk.According to a report from NJ.com, Kaitlyn E. Tracey, 33, allegedly "slapped the victim across her face and body."It happened after police say she approached the group of teens while recording them on her phone on the Point Pleasant Beach boardwalk.MEDIA ATTACKS DONALD TRUMP'S FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION, CLAIMING IT 'SULLIED' AMERICA 250Tracey reportedly did not jive with the group's "patriotic colored sweatpants with political wording," police said.The Point Pleasant Beach Police Department said it happened Friday night, July 3, during the start of the Fourth of July holiday weekend; surveillance video captured her allegedly "striking the juvenile female, once to the body and once to the face, with an open hand."📩 Send me a story idea: kelsie.cairns@fox.com📸 Instagram: kelsiecairns_tv🎥 Facebook: Kelsie CairnsShe then ran off from the scene. Days later, Tracey was arrested on charges following an investigation into the case.FBI ARRESTS PROTESTER WHO THREATENED TO KILL ICE OFFICER'S FAMILY AT NJ DETENTION CENTER PROTEST, BLANCHE SAYSPolice confirm Tracey is facing charges of endangering the welfare of a child, simple assault, harassment, and obstruction.Tracey, who is a Canadian citizen, came to the U.S. in 2024 with a passport, the report says.On Tuesday, a man claiming to be Tracey's husband posted a tearful plea on social media regarding the incident.NEW JERSEY GOVERNOR, DEMOCRATIC SENATOR SPEND MEMORIAL DAY PROTESTING ICE FACILITYIn the video he said, "Yesterday July 13, my wife was detained by ICE and brought to Delaney Hall in North New Jersey."A search of the ICE detainee locator confirms Tracey is in ICE custody at the Delaney Hall facility.Fox News Digital has reached out to ICE for comment.When reached by Fox News Digital, Tracey's attorney Francis Hodgsen declined to comment.
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- A Canadian woman living in New Jersey is now facing charges after being accused of attacking a teen wearing pants that displayed "Trump" and "ICE" on the boardwalk.According to a report from NJ.com, Kaitlyn E. Tracey, 33, allegedly "slapped the victim across her face and body."It happened after police say she approached the group of teens while recording them on her phone on the Point Pleasant Beach boardwalk.MEDIA ATTACKS DONALD TRUMP'S FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION, CLAIMING IT 'SULLIED' AMERICA 250Tracey reportedly did not jive with the group's "patriotic colored sweatpants with political wording," police said.The Point Pleasant Beach Police Department said it happened Friday night, July 3, during the start of the Fourth of July holiday weekend; surveillance video captured her allegedly "striking the juvenile female, once to the body and once to the face, with an open hand."📩 Send me a story idea: kelsie.cairns@fox.com📸 Instagram: kelsiecairns_tv🎥 Facebook: Kelsie CairnsShe then ran off from the scene.
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Canadian woman slaps teen over Trump clothing on Jersey Shore boardwalk; now charged and in ICE custody
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