Manolo Bentancur, the proprietor of a well-known bakery in east Charlotte, North Carolina, recently spoke out regarding an encounter he had with Greg Bovino, a former commander of the U.S. Border Patrol. According to Bentancur, the incident occurred on a Sunday afternoon when Bovino visited the bakery.

Bentancur stated that he approached Bovino to address his presence at the establishment. During the exchange, Bentancur reportedly informed Bovino that the bakery is private property. In response, Bentancur claims that Bovino asserted his right to be in the space, stating, "Well, I can be wherever I want; it’s free." The interaction highlights a disagreement over the boundaries of public access to private commercial spaces. As of now, the specific motivations for the visit or the broader context of the conversation remain limited to Bentancur’s account. There has been no public statement provided by Bovino regarding his version of the events or his intent in visiting the bakery.