A Florida woman is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly impersonating an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer and kidnapping her ex-boyfriend’s wife.
Latrance Battle was taken into custody following an incident that occurred on April 10th, 2025, at the Bridge Plaza Apartments in Bay County.
According to the Bay County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), deputies responded to a call regarding a suspicious incident at the apartment complex. Upon arrival, they made contact with the victim, who reported being kidnapped.
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The subsequent investigation revealed that the suspect, Latrance Battle, approached the victim at her workplace and identified herself as an “ICE” agent. Battle was reportedly wearing a black shirt with the letters “ICE” printed on the front, presented what appeared to be a Sheriff’s Office business card, and carried a hand-held radio.
Fearing for her safety and believing Battle to be a legitimate ICE agent, the victim complied with instructions to accompany Battle. The victim, who is reportedly in the process of becoming a legal United States resident, stated that she genuinely believed Battle’s claims at the time.
While traveling in the vehicle, Battle allegedly forcefully snatched the victim’s phone as she attempted to contact her lawyer and husband.
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Upon arriving at the Bridge Plaza apartment complex, the victim became suspicious when Battle stated they were going to the Sheriff’s Office. As Battle entered an apartment, the victim seized the opportunity to flee and immediately contacted law enforcement.
Authorities located Latrance Battle in Fountain, Florida, while she was en route to Alabama. She was apprehended and now faces serious charges, including Kidnapping in Commission of a Felony, Robbery by Sudden Snatching, Impersonating a Law Enforcement Officer in Commission of a Felony, and Felony Violation of Probation.
The investigation into this bizarre incident is ongoing.
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