A recently unveiled video captures the fiery moment when a Canadian woman, embroiled in controversy for allegedly overstaying her visa, reportedly slapped a teenage girl. The altercation erupted on a New Jersey boardwalk as the woman confronted a group of friends clad in attire featuring “Trump” and “ICE” slogans. In the aftermath, she was apprehended and placed in federal immigration custody.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released this footage on Thursday through a post on the platform X. They labeled Kaitlyn Tracey, the woman in question, as a “Maple Leaf Menace,” confirming her current detention by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as removal proceedings are initiated.

“This illegal alien who assaulted a teenager has no business being in our country,” DHS stated emphatically.

The video depicts Tracey confronting the teen, reaching out, and delivering a slap before casually walking away without hesitation or further interaction.

According to a DHS spokesperson, Tracey entered the U.S. on April 14, 2024, with a visa that was valid until September 6, 2024. However, she remained in the country beyond the expiration date.

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“She overstayed her visa and failed to depart,” the spokesperson said, adding Tracey’s name to the “nearly 70% of ICE arrests” netting illegal immigrants who have been charged with or convicted of a crime.

According to DHS, the Point Pleasant Beach Police Department facilitated a controlled transfer into ICE custody following her arrest, where she will remain pending immigration proceedings.

A man identifying himself on social media as Tracey’s husband, Matthew Geroni, disputed the allegations in an interview with NJ.com, arguing the incident had been blown out of proportion after drawing widespread attention online.

“This whole situation has been blown out of proportion and a person like Kate does not belong in any facility,” Geroni told the outlet. “My wife has never been in trouble in her entire life. She’s never had any kind of situation like this. This one little situation that was really a nothingburger when it happened has been blown so out of control by conservatives online that it has caused my wife to be put in a detention center.”

According to the probable cause affidavit obtained by News Media, the victim told police she and three friends were walking along the boardwalk when Tracey began verbally berating the group over clothing they were wearing.

The affidavit states two of the victim’s friends were wearing patriotic-colored sweatpants displaying the words “Trump” and “ICE.” Investigators allege Tracey then approached the victim and struck her once in the face and once in the body.

Officers attempted to stop Tracey, but she refused to identify herself and continued down the boardwalk, according to the affidavit.

Investigators later identified her through social media and passport information she provided when entering the United States from Canada in 2024.

Geroni also posted several emotional videos to social media after Tracey’s arrest, saying he was trying to find an immigration attorney and pleading for help.

“I need help. I don’t know what to do,” he said in one video. “I need an immigration lawyer… I need my wife.”

Geroni also said he created a GoFundMe campaign to help pay for Tracey’s legal defense and immigration costs before it was removed from the platform. Before it was taken down, the fundraiser said it had been organized by friends to help cover Tracey’s legal expenses and immigration-related costs.

In another video, Geroni claimed the campaign was removed after what he described as a coordinated mass-reporting campaign by a “Facebook group of MAGA supporters.”

A GoFundMe spokesperson disputed that claim, telling News Media the fundraiser was removed because it violated the platform’s policies.

“GoFundMe’s Terms of Service prohibit fundraisers for the legal defense of violent crimes,” the spokesperson said. “Consistent with this long-standing policy, the fundraiser was removed from the platform and fully refunded.”

The case also drew reaction on Capitol Hill after DHS released the surveillance video Thursday.

“Oh, Canada. She’s headed back your way!” Rep. Riley Moore, R-W.Va., wrote on X. “Thank you, @SecMullinDHS!”

Francis R. Hodgson, Tracey’s attorney, declined to comment when reached by News Media. Court records show Tracey is scheduled to appear in Ocean County Superior Court on Aug. 4.

Beach enthusiasts in Southern California might find themselves facing turbulent waters soon, as Tropical Storm Elida gains momentum. Transforming into a hurricane, the storm is set to unleash formidable ocean swells that will crash against the region’s shores.

Elida, which emerged in the middle of July, is currently whirling several hundred miles southwest of Los Cabos. Meteorologists predict that by Friday, it will escalate to a Category 1 hurricane.

Although Elida will stay far from the coast, experts caution that it will still send massive, churning waves racing towards the beaches of San Diego County.

The National Weather Service is diligently monitoring the storm as it tracks off the southern tip of Baja California. The storm is curving northwest over the Pacific, where environmental conditions are likely to enhance its rapid strengthening.

Even though Elida will not directly hit land, its increasing intensity is anticipated to significantly affect Southern California’s coast, resulting in hazardous surf conditions and tumultuous seas.

“Elida is expected to become a hurricane Thursday night or early Friday before reaching its peak intensity on Friday,” the NWS said in a social media post.

As of Thursday, Elida is carrying sustained winds of 50 mph. It will officially be classified as a Category 1 hurricane if its winds reach between 74 and 95 mph.

Storm Elida formed in the Pacific Ocean posed no threat to land Wednesday, forecasters said. 

The last tropical storm to have a major impact on Southern California was Tropical Storm Hilary in August 2023. The once-in-a-generation soaking brought record-breaking rainfall, triggered widespread flash flooding, and washed out roads.

The rare tropical storm—the first to hit the region in decades—forced evacuations, stranded motorists and served as a stark reminder that even weakening Pacific hurricanes can pack a devastating punch.

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In Evanston, Goldfish Swim School has introduced Water Watcher Tags. These tags assign the crucial role of vigilant supervision to an adult, ensuring the safety of children near water.

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“Drowning is a pervasive issue, especially as it stands as the leading cause of death for children aged 1 to 4,” explained Sara Mesnard, director of operations for RJ Group/Goldfish Swim Schools.

Mesnard emphasized that appointing a dedicated adult supervisor provides an essential safeguard for children playing in the water.

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has officially requested that Florida authorities hand over a Bangladeshi national suspected of murdering his sister-in-law. This suspect, who had previously faced deportation under the Trump administration, reentered the U.S. illegally and was later released under the Biden administration.

Revealing the course of action, DHS informed News Media that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has filed a detainer against the suspect, Akbor Miah. Miah, who reportedly went by the alias Shahidul Islam, is wanted for federal custody following the conclusion of his state-level criminal proceedings.

According to officials at DHS, Miah initially entered the United States in 2016 during the Obama era. ICE detained him in February 2018, which led to an immigration judge issuing a final deportation order later that year.

Subsequently deported back to Bangladesh in January 2019 during the Trump administration, Miah illegally returned to the U.S.—a serious federal crime. Despite this, he was released into the country by the Biden administration as of March 19, 2022, officials reported.

DHS said ICE lodged the detainer requesting Florida officials transfer Miah into federal custody after his state criminal proceedings conclude so he can face immigration enforcement following any sentence imposed in the murder case.

According to authorities, Monica Islam disappeared after leaving the Eustis convenience store where she worked alongside Miah, her brother-in-law, on May 2, 2025. Hours later, she was found dead from a gunshot wound along a road in Mount Dora.

Investigators recovered Monica Islam’s DNA from Miah’s vehicle, along with a bullet lodged in the passenger-side door and evidence the passenger window had been shattered, prosecutors said.

Officials claim Miah fled to New York after the killing before he was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service and extradited back to Florida, where he faces a first-degree murder charge.

“This illegal alien from Bangladesh has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting his own sister-in-law in Florida,” DHS acting assistant secretary Lauren Bis told News Media. “He then thought he could evade justice by fleeing to the sanctuary state of New York. Thanks to our law enforcement partners, this criminal illegal alien has been arrested and is off our streets. ICE has lodged a detainer so he can never be loose in our country again.”

News Media previously reported that a Lake County grand jury indicted Miah on a charge of premeditated first-degree murder and that prosecutors are seeking the death penalty.

State Attorney Bill Gladson said investigators uncovered evidence that Miah conducted numerous suspicious internet searches on the morning of the killing.

Prosecutors also allege he rented a vehicle and drove to New York after the shooting before authorities tracked him down through a joint effort involving local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.

A recent report has unveiled a tragic incident that occurred at Walt Disney World three months ago, where a guest passed away after experiencing cardiac arrest on one of the park’s most beloved rides.

The man, aged 54 and known to have a pre-existing heart condition, encountered a heart-related emergency on April 2. He was enjoying the popular It’s a Small World boat ride in Orlando, Florida at the time, as documented by the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services in their theme park injury report.

This visitor to the Magic Kingdom was rushed to a nearby hospital but tragically did not survive.

Initially, the incident remained unreported in April. It only became public knowledge when the Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services released their quarterly injury report on Wednesday.

Since its grand opening in 1971, the Florida-based theme park has been associated with approximately 70 fatalities, most of which have been attributed to existing health conditions and natural causes, according to various external estimates and media sources.

The iconic It’s a Small World boat ride attraction at Walt Disney World has been a key fixture within Fantasyland since the park opened.

The 54-year-old’s death in April marks the second parkgoer to die after riding the 10-minute gentle boat ride attraction.

A 22-year-old woman with a pre-existing health condition lost consciousness after riding It’s a Small World in Dececember 2014 and later died, according to the Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services report. 

Walt Disney World did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment.