Miguel Angel Olivares has helped at El Pueblito Mexican Grill on Howard Street in Evanston, Illinois.
Case
Federal agents mistakenly detained an Evanston resident who later reported injuries. A witness and advocates criticized the force used, while an involved agent alleged resistance and local police opened an investigation.
Role at the time: Witness interviewed by NBC Chicago
Response to this claim
In an interview reported on September 21, Miguel Angel Olivares said it appeared that an agent struck the resident in the face during the restraint. The interview date was not specified.
“I did want to go over there and tell them to leave him alone”
Relative to the force used during the mistaken detention, Olivares expresses disapproval and says he wanted the agents to leave the man alone. This is criticism of the conduct, beyond a description of events.
Statement dates: September 21, 2026
Statement dates: September 21, 2026
