Dobie reported that, during his hospital recovery, a tube runs from his chest to a machine that continuously drains blood from his lungs. Dobie said he is “the second victim of the BLUE LINE stabbing,” adding: “Please pray and help me with a better recovery.”
Solorzano-Garcia has prior arrests for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, destroying evidence, resisting arrest, and using a false ID, as well as convictions for robbery and illegal reentry, stated DHS. Officials said he was removed from the United States twice, once on March 9, 2018, and again after being apprehended crossing the border in 2021. DHS said he later reentered the country illegally at an unknown place and time.
“This heinous stabbing by this twice removed illegal alien should have NEVER happened. ICE lodged an arrest detainer to ensure Oscar Gerardo Solorzano-Garcia is not released back into North Carolina neighborhoods. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the county will honor the detainer since they have a history of not cooperating with ICE,” said Secretary Kristi Noem.
“Under President Trump, ICE is being unleashed to ensure public safety for all Americans. Make no mistake: We will not rest until every depraved criminal illegal alien is removed from our communities,” Noem said.
According to DHS, Operation Charlotte’s Web in North Carolina "targeted the criminal illegal aliens who flocked to the Tar Heel State because they knew sanctuary politicians would protect them and allow them to roam free on American streets."
"Nearly 1,400 detainers across North Carolina have not been honored—releasing criminal illegal aliens into North Carolina’s neighborhoods," DHS stated.
“We have invested heavily in increasing security on our transit system and CMPD has been proactive in increasing its presence across our city, including announcing a new multi-agency effort this week,” she said. “There are several aspects of public safety that are outside of the city’s jurisdiction, including immigration policy and enforcement, but we will continue to focus on public safety and ensuring a safe and vibrant community.”
The city’s operation brings together CMPD, federal partners, and state agencies to boost police visibility during peak hours, deploy specialized crime-reduction units, and target repeat offenders. The department said overall crime in Charlotte is down 9 percent year-to-date, but violent crime in the Central Division has risen 15 percent, including 10 homicides this year, up more than 50 percent from the same time last year.
“As everyone is aware, my journey as Charlotte’s Police Chief is just beginning. However, even in this first week I want to make it clear: continuing to reduce violent crime and disorder and addressing the perception of crime are among my priorities to build a safer and stronger city,” said CMPD Chief Estella Patterson in the Dec. 4 press release. “Operation Safe Season is about ensuring that Charlotte is a safe and welcoming place for everyone who lives, works and visits here.”