Az Militia Leader Mistakenly Labeled as ICE Agent in Shocking Viral Window-Smashing Clip

Recent social media claims inaccurately link Michael “Lewis Arthur” Meyer, a controversial figure involved with far-right militias, to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) incident in Massachusetts. Meyer, founder of the group Veterans on Patrol, was reportedly misidentified as an ICE agent who used an axe to break a car window in an attempt to detain a Guatemalan immigrant.

Investigations by the Arizona Mirror revealed that Meyer was in Oklahoma at the time of the alleged incident. He has been posting videos from the state capital, where he has been vocalizing conspiracy theories related to what he describes as “military weather manipulation” technology.

In an email to the Mirror, Meyer confirmed that he resides in Oklahoma and does not have any affiliation with ICE. The agency has also strongly denied these rumors, clarifying that the officer involved in the Massachusetts arrest is not Meyer. “The rumors circulating on social media are false and pose safety risks to our federal officers,” an ICE spokesman said.

ICE withheld the name of the officer recorded during the arrest, but confirmed his status as a long-serving federal law enforcement officer committed to community safety in New England.

Meyer has a history of promoting debunked conspiracy theories, particularly the chemtrail narrative. His activity on Telegram, a platform popular among far-right users, showcases numerous conspiratorial posts and calls for violence against what he claims is weather manipulation technology in Oklahoma.

Veterans on Patrol has a track record of dubious operations, such as baseless accusations of sex trafficking connected to a homeless encampment in 2018. Additionally, Meyer has previously claimed that Hurricane Helene was artificially created by the U.S. military. His past also includes a criminal record for theft and vandalism related to humanitarian efforts aimed at aiding migrants in Arizona, as well as disorderly conduct.

Journalist Jessica Pishko corroborated Meyer’s presence in Oklahoma through her own observations shared on X.