Wrongful Arrest in Times Square: Chilean Tourist's Ordeal Leaves Daughter Alone

In a recent incident in Times Square, New York City, Chilean tourist Javiera Montero was mistakenly arrested by the NYPD and ICE on May 28, 2025. The arrest left her 12-year-old daughter alone and unsupervised in the rain for several hours. The video of the arrest, widely circulated on social media, shows Montero's distress as she's being detained. "My daughter, my daughter," she repeatedly cries out, visibly upset and worried about her child's safety. A bystander is seen attempting to help the child. Montero was released eight hours later. The incident has sparked debate about police procedures and the treatment of tourists. The NYPD has yet to release an official statement.