Longtime Zipps employees detained in ICE raids | FOX 10 Phoenix

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0 January 28, 2026 21:23

Homeland Security Investigations served search warrants at 14 Zipps Sports Grill locations and Goldie’s Sports Cafe on Jan. 26, arresting more than 35 people on suspicion of identity theft, document fraud and unlawful employment.

Federal officials said the investigation is ongoing, while a spokesperson confirmed Zipps is cooperating with authorities.

Among those detained were longtime employees Jose Barrera and Monica Jimenez, who have worked for the company for 18 years. Their daughter is now caring for three younger siblings, including a 4-year-old with autism. A family attorney suggested the business was targeted for accepting Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers instead of Social Security numbers, a practice she said flagged federal agencies.

FOX 10’s Ashlie Rodriguez has this story.

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