Caught on Camera: 8 Alleged Migrants Arrested for Robbing Tennessee Flood Victims—Exclusive Footage Revealed
As Eastern Tennessee battles the aftermath of catastrophic flooding, local communities are coming together to assist their neighbors in need. However, while residents rally to rebuild, shocking news emerged of eight alleged migrants being arrested for preying on flood victims, adding insult to an already tragic situation.
Exclusive footage on the ground has been provided by a local man, whose mother captured the arrests of these individuals. In his message, he expressed the community’s frustration, stating: “I believe I have footage on the ground of these people. My mom sent me this yesterday morning.”
Video from the arrest:
That looks to be these two.
Similar faces, similar shirts.
The individuals arrested include Albin Nahun Vega-Rapalo, 24; David Bairon Rapalo-Rapalo, 37; Kevin Noe Martinez-Lopez, 25; Marvin Hernandez-Martinez, 43; Dayln Gabriel Guillen Guillen, 37; Jesus Leodan Garcia-Peneda, 51; Josue Berardo Ortis-Valdez, 30; and Ersy Leonel Ortis-Valdez, 33, all facing charges of burglary or aggravated burglary.
Video below:
As the community reels from these heinous acts, the same local man has taken the initiative to set up a GoFundMe campaign to support the recovery efforts in his hometown. “Shares and donations do more than you can imagine,” he said, emphasizing the urgent need for assistance as locals band together to overcome both natural disaster and crime.
This is Erwin, TN. A small town in East Tennessee just on the other side of the mountains from Asheville, NC.
Countless families have lost everything, and this is only one city. My entire region is completely destroyed.
I have created a GoFundMe to try to raise funds for my… pic.twitter.com/a2TQ228kBT
— American Archer (@CalenArcher) September 30, 2024
In stark contrast to the government’s sluggish response, residents are using privately owned helicopters to deliver vital supplies, while neighbors volunteer their time and resources for rescues. The federal government has yet to act decisively, leaving local heroes to take the lead in their community’s recovery efforts.
The betrayal felt by victims of the floods is compounded by the slow and lackluster government response, making this tragedy even harder to bear.
Especially if local reports are correct and these individuals entered out country just recently!
How much longer will ordinary Americans be forced to shoulder the burden as the government shuffles its feet?

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My grandparents were “migrants,” these are illegal aliens. Stop using Democrat Newspeak.
This US government is a curse upon the land. A legion of corruptocrats and evil-doers.
Joe and Kamala will get those $700 checks out just as soon as they’re done taking care of people who aren’t supposed to be here and funding that war in Ukraine!