Baseball Player Detained in ICE Raid | Albany Georgia News

Albany Georgia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 14, 2026 · 1m

Savannah State baseball star Johan Sandoval is in ICE custody after being detained during a summer league game — a shocking turn for the Dominican-born athlete who came to the U.S. to play and pursue his education. His student visa allegedly expired in April, and ICE claims he tried to flee during arrest. While the university stands by him and his family fights for clarity, his sisters in the Dominican Republic are heartbroken — but remain hopeful. A GoFundMe has already raised over $12,000 to help with legal costs as the family battles to protect his dream of playing baseball. Listen in…