The Cuban presenter Frank Abel Gómez Bernal was arrested early on December 14 in Oklahoma County, in the state of the same name, following a traffic violation that triggered a series of additional charges.
The arrest, officially recorded in his police record, reveals a complicated legal situation that could have immigration consequences for the communicator.
According to the available reports, Gómez Bernal was arrested after three in the morning by law enforcement agents following a left turn with the traffic light red, which constituted the initial traffic violation.
However, the situation worsened during the police inspection.
During the procedure, the officers confirmed that the driver was operating with a suspended driver's license and that the vehicle's insurance was inactive. The verification of this information led to the formalization of several charges against him.
The information was publicly confirmed by their colleagues Destino and Fernan in the latest episode of the podcast Destino Tolk on YouTube, where they discussed the issue with visible concern.
Destino was the one who broke the news to the public and explained that he found out about the situation through an urgent message:
"I received a message from Leonor, Frank Abel's sister, for whom I have a lot of affection and respect, asking me to call her urgently […] and she delivers this terrible news: 'Destiny, my brother is in prison,'" the communicator stated.
"He was driving, the police stopped him, asked for his license, and apparently, the license was expired [...] You know how Frank Abel is, he suffers from nerves and resisted the police," explained Destino.
Fernan, for his part, provided more details about the charges facing the Cuban broadcaster:
"He faces multiple charges, made a turn where he shouldn't have, was driving with a suspended license, and had inactive insurance," he specified.
He also noted that there was resistance during the arrest process: "He interfered with the officer while he was being processed for his arrest, in other words, he resisted arrest."
Both communicators stressed that Frank Abel is not a violent person and attributed his reaction to the panic of the moment.
"Frank Abel is not aggressive; it seems that nerves, knowing the problems he had and his immigration situation, caused him to resist and felt panic," Fernan clarified.
These reactions would have resulted in an episode that added a fourth charge: resisting arrest.
In this way, the detention record includes a total of four charges:
-Improper turn in a public area.
-Driving with a suspended license.
-Circular with inactive car insurance.
-Resistance to arrest.
The main concern expressed in Destino Tolk revolves around the potential immigration consequences of the arrest. As they explained, they fear that once he is released from local custody, he will be handed over to federal immigration authorities.
“We fear that when he is released, the police will hand him over to ICE, because he has immigration records due to his I-220A status and is awaiting court,” warned Destino.
Although the police report does not specify the amount of the bail, Destino Tolk has expressed his willingness to provide financial assistance so that he can face the judicial process while free.
An uncertain immigration situation
Frank Abel Gómez Bernal, who is currently 46 years old, emigrated to the United States in 2022 after leaving Cuba with an official passport.
Since then, her immigration status has been irregular, which adds a layer of vulnerability in the face of any legal incident.
Immigration authorities usually intervene in cases where foreigners commit crimes or offenses, and this detention would place him on the radar of the relevant agencies.
At the close of this article, the Cuban presenter continues to face charges in Oklahoma County.
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