Glennwilde Man Rejects Job Offer for Immigrant Trafficking in Maricopa

In the quest for employment, many young adults face challenging circumstances. Devin Bradford, a 19-year-old resident of Glennwilde, is currently navigating this reality as he prepares for his future. Fresh out of high school and newly engaged, he is eager to start working. However, his search for legitimate job opportunities in Maricopa has encountered an alarming turn.

On a recent Saturday, Bradford received a questionable job offer through a prominent Facebook group tailored for local residents. The offer came from an individual identifying himself as Jose Rodriguez. The conversation quickly shifted from typical job inquiries to something far more sinister.

“You have a car?” Rodriguez asked, followed by a curious probing about whether Bradford could “pickup [sic.] people.” Unsure about the nature of the job, Bradford pressed for clarity, leading to a location pin provided by Rodriguez at a shopping plaza along John Wayne Parkway.

“Pickup here. Immigrants,” the message stated bluntly. Faced with this proposition, Bradford firmly declined. “Yeah, I’m good, man. I don’t do illegal work,” he responded. Rodriguez persisted, attempting to convince him to reconsider, but Bradford held his ground.

“Not that I can’t, I won’t. It’s illegal and I don’t want to be involved, respectfully,” he reiterated before ultimately blocking Rodriguez, whose account has since vanished. When he shared the exchange with InMaricopa, he described the experience as “crazy.”

As discussions of immigration continue to dominate headlines, Bradford emphasizes the importance of vigilance against such dubious job offers. With nearly 300,000 undocumented migrants in Arizona, he feels a personal responsibility to warn others in his community. “I just want to do my part,” he stated.

The implications of illegal transportation are serious. In Arizona, aiding an undocumented immigrant can lead to significant penalties, including fines and jail time for first-time offenders. Local officials, including Governor Katie Hobbs, have clarified that their efforts to assist migrants involve legal protocols, not the kind of dubious opportunities found on social media.