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July 28, 2025Biddeford, ME, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE arrests illegal alien serving as a local police officer after attempting to unlawfully purchase firearm in Maine

Jamaican national attempted to illegally purchase firearm for his employment as a local police officer

BIDDEFORD, Maine – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Maine arrested an illegally present Jamaican offender after he unlawfully attempted to purchase a firearm. Officers with ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston in partnership with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives arrested Jon Luke Evans July 25 in Biddeford.

At the time of his arrest, Evans was employed as a reserve police officer with the Old Orchard Beach Police Department.

“Jon Luke Evans not only broke U.S. immigration law, but he also illegally attempted to purchase a firearm. Shockingly, Evans was employed as a local law enforcement officer,” said ICE ERO Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde. “The fact that a police department would hire an illegal alien and unlawfully issue him a firearm while on duty would be comical if it weren’t so tragic. We have a police department that was knowingly breaking the very law they are charged with enforcing in order to employ an illegal alien. ICE Boston will continue to prioritize public safety by arresting and removing criminal alien threats from our New England communities.”

Evans admitted to ICE officers that he attempted to purchase the firearm for his employment as a police officer with the Old Orchard Beach Police Department. His attempt to purchase the firearm triggered an alert to ATF agents, who worked in coordination with ICE to make the arrest.

Evans lawfully entered the United States Sept. 24, 2023, at the Miami International Airport, in Florida. However, he violated the terms of his lawful admission when he overstayed his visa. Evans was scheduled to depart the U.S. October 1, 2023, but never boarded the flight.

In a very similar case in April, ICE officers in Falmouth arrested Gratien Milandou Wamba, an illegally present, 32-year-old citizen of Congo, who was working as a corrections officer. Officers with ICE Boston’s Scarborough, Maine sub office arrested Milandou Wamba for immigration violations after he allegedly illegally attempted to purchase a firearm.

Members of the public can report crimes and suspicious activity by dialing 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.

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Updated: 07/31/2025
October 16, 2025Chicago, IL, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE arrests illegal alien serving as a local police officer in Suburban Chicago

Hanover Park Police Department authorized illegal alien to carry a firearm in violation of federal law

CHICAGO — While conducting targeted enforcement operations in Rolling Meadows on Oct. 15, ICE Chicago arrested an illegal alien from Montenegro who was recently sworn in as a police officer in the Chicago suburb of Hanover Park. Officers assigned to Operation Midway Blitz identified Radule Bojovic as a B-2 visitor visa overstay, who was required to leave the country by March 31, 2015. He illegally overstayed his visa by more than 10 years.

“Illegal aliens are prohibited from owning or possessing firearms — full stop,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Chicago Field Office Director Sam Olson. “This is the second known instance in recent months of a local police department hiring an illegal alien and unlawfully issuing him a firearm while on duty in violation of federal law. It is alarming how local jurisdictions continue to disregard federal law to the detriment of their communities.”

Upon arrest, Bojovic provided his employee identification card, confirming he is a police officer with the Hanover Park Police Department. Bojovic also admitted that he had no weapons on his person because he's only authorized to carry his firearm while on duty. As an alien illegally present in the United States, ICE officers immediately placed Bojovic under arrest. This is just the latest instance of Governor JB Pritzker’s continued refusal to abide by federal laws, jeopardizing the welfare of Illinois residents.

Members of the public can report crimes and suspicious activity by dialing 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.

Updated: 10/16/2025
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May 6, 2025Worcester, MA, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE arrests illegal Guatemalan alien charged with sex crime against Massachusetts child

Local partner honored ICE detainer and released criminal alien into ICE custody

WORCESTER, Mass. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested an illegal Guatemalan alien charged with sex crimes against a Massachusetts minor. Officers with ICE Boston took custody of Juan Rene Barcenes-Velasquez, 56, when officers from the Worcester District Court turned him over to ICE March 31.

“Juan Rene Barcenes-Velasquez illegally entered the United States and unlawfully settled in Massachusetts,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde. “Now he has apparently repeatedly victimized a child, doing unthinkable damage to her. Barcenes-Velasquez represents a significant threat to our community that ICE Boston will not tolerate. We will continue to prioritize the safety of New England by arresting and removing criminal alien offenders.”

Barcenes-Velasquez illegally entered the United States on an unknown date, at an unknown location, without being inspected, admitted or paroled by a U.S. immigration official.

The Worcester District Court arraigned Barcenes-Velasquez May 27, 2003, for abuse of a prevention order. The court convicted Barcenes-Velasquez of that crime and placed him on probation.

On March 31, the Worcester District Court arraigned Barcenes-Velasquez for five counts of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14 years of age. Later that day, ICE Boston lodged an immigration detainer against Barcenes-Velasquez with the Worcester District Court, which the court honored.

“We are happy that our law enforcement partners opted to honor our immigration detainer against Barcenes-Velasquez,” Hyde said. “It is refreshing that our partners in Worcester placed a priority on public safety. The alternative would be for ICE to send a team of officers to make an at-large arrest potentially placing the officers, the offender — and most importantly, the community — in harm’s way.”

Upon the transfer of custody, ICE Boston arrested and served Barcenes-Velasquez a notice to appear before a Justice Department immigration judge. Barcenes-Velasquez remains in ICE custody.

Members of the public can report crimes and suspicious activity by dialing 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.

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Updated: 06/13/2025
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April 25, 2025Chelsea, MA, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE arrests illegal Guatemalan national charged with assaulting police officer in Massachusetts

Local jurisdiction refused to honor ICE detainer and released alien from custody

CHELSEA, Mass. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement apprehended an illegally present Guatemalan national charged with assault and battery on a police officer and assault with a dangerous weapon. Officers with ICE Boston arrested Luis Javier Chavez-Galiego, 20, in Chelsea Feb. 8.

“Luis Javier Chavez-Galiego illegally came to this country and apparently assaulted members of our Massachusetts community to include an officer of the law,” said ICE Boston Enforcement and Removal Operations acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde. “He represents a threat to our community that ICE Boston will not tolerate. We will continue to prioritize the safety of our public by arresting and removing criminal alien offenders.”

USBP arrested Chavez after he illegally entered the United States near El Paso, Texas, Feb. 24, 2019. USBP served Chavez with a notice to appear before a Justice Department immigration judge.

The Chelsea, MA District Court arraigned Chavez Sept. 20, 2024, for two counts of assault and battery on a police officer and three counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

The Chelsea District Court arraigned Chavez Feb. 5 for default warrants, two counts of assault and battery on a police officer and three counts of assault and battery dangerous weapon – shod foot. Later that day, ICE Boston lodged an immigration detainer against Chavez with the Chelsea District Court; however, the court refused to honor the detainer and released Chavez from custody.

Officers from ICE Boston arrested Chavez in Chelsea Feb. 8. Chavez remains in ICE custody.

Members of the public can report crimes and suspicious activity by dialing 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.

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Updated: 06/13/2025
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March 28, 2025Dallas, TX, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE arrests illegal Mexican national involved in 2014 vehicular homicide of 13-year-old girl

DALLAS – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Ramiro Guevara, a 46-year-old Mexican national and illegal alien March 26 who was involved in a 2014 vehicle accident, resulting in the death of 13-year-old girl. At the time of the accident, Guevara was wanted on a violation of driving without a license. He was not charged in the death of the minor, nor did he serve any jail time.

“The arrest and pending removal of this individual serves as a stark reminder that criminal aliens who threaten the public safety of our communities will be found and face justice for their actions,” said ICE Homeland Security Investigations Dallas Special Agent in Charge Travis Pickard. “Every day our dedicated special agents, intelligence analysts and law enforcement partners work relentlessly to provide for our common good by targeting those who disregard U.S. immigration laws.”

Prior to his apprehension, Guevara was wanted for an outstanding order of deportation on a violation of alien present in the United States without being admitted or paroled.

Guevara filed a petition March 10, 2016, for relief from removal. His petition for relief was denied July 28, 2017, by an immigration judge and he was subsequently ordered removed August 23, 2017. Guevara was given 30 days to file a removal appeal and failed to do so.

Guevara will remain in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.

Individuals can report suspicious criminal activity to the ICE Tip Line 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by calling 866-DHS-2-ICE (1-866-2423) or by completing the online tip form.

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Updated: 06/13/2025
May 19, 2025Providence, RI, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE arrests illegally present Guatemalan national for assaulting a federal agent

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested a previously deported Guatemalan national illegally present in the United States on a charge of assault, resisting, and impeding a law enforcement officer in the performance of official duties.

It is alleged that on April 30, Miguel Tamup-Tamup, aka Miguel Us-Tamup, 28, struggled with an ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations officer and ICE Homeland Security Investigations special agents as they attempted to apprehend him for being illegally present in the United States as authorized by a warrant for arrest of alien and an HSI special agent suffered serious injury.

“This individual’s aggressive actions during a lawful arrest led to serious injury to our special agents. The safety of our special agents and officers is paramount and those who resist and commit assault will find themselves facing serious criminal consequences,” said ICE HSI Special Agent in Charge Michael J. Krol.

According to the criminal complaint, an ICE ERO officer and HSI special agents stopped a car that Tamup was operating. After he refused to exit, law enforcement guided him out of the vehicle. While the agents attempted to place Tamup in handcuffs, he resisted, threw his upper body and shoulders against the agents, flailed his arms, and broke an agent’s hold. During the encounter, one of the HSI special agents fell to the ground and suffered a serious leg injury. Tamup fled as the injured agent was attended to by the other agents. The special agent received medical treatment and is expected to fully recover.

Charging documents show that Tamup came to ICE’s attention after his arrest on April 19 by the Providence Police Department on a charge of driving under the influence after his car allegedly collided with another vehicle. He was subsequently arraigned and released. Tamup’s fingerprints matched ICE fingerprint records associated with a person flagged as being in the United States illegally.

On May 15, ICE located Tamup at a Providence residence and took him into custody. He made an initial appearance before a U.S. Magistrate Judge and has been ordered detained.

A federal criminal complaint is merely an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Updated: 05/19/2025
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April 25, 2025Baltimore, MD, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE arrests illegally present Salvadoran alien in Maryland after detainer not honored by local authorities

BALTIMORE — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested illegal Salvadoran national Brayan Eleazar Angulo-Barrios, 26, in Hyattsville, Maryland, April 22, after the Prince Georges County Department of Corrections failed to honor another ICE immigration detainer.

Angulo is a validated 18th street gang member and has been convicted of possession of a loaded handgun and possession with intent to distribute.

“Once again, Prince George’s County — a non-cooperative jurisdiction has chosen to release a criminal alien back into the community, ignoring an ICE detainer and putting public safety at risk,” said ICE Baltimore Deputy Field Office Director Vernon Liggins. “This decision reflects a policy that prioritizes non-cooperation over addressing public safety threats while individuals are in custody with the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections. Consequently, ICE is forced to expand our at-large operations within Prince George’s County. Angulo was convicted of serious crimes that threaten the well-being of law-abiding citizens. We’re asking local law enforcement to help us protect our communities by honoring detainers and standing with ICE in prioritizing the safety of American citizens.”

Angulo entered the United States on an unknown date at an unknown location without being inspected, admitted, or paroled by an immigration officer.

The Prince George’s County Police Department arrested and charged Angulo Nov. 17, 2021, with possession with intent to distribute and possession of a loaded handgun. The Circuit Court for Prince George's County convicted Angulo of possession with intent to distribute and possession of a loaded handgun Aug. 18, 2023, and sentenced him to one year in prison with three years’ supervised probation.

The Maryland State Police arrested and charged Angulo with possessing a loaded handgun in his vehicle July 29, 2022. The District Court for Montgomery County in Silver Spring, Maryland, convicted Angulo of possessing a loaded handgun in his vehicle Nov. 14, 2022, and sentenced him to 110 days in jail.

The PGCPD arrested and charged Angulo April 18, 2024, with violation of probation.

ICE lodged an immigration detainer on Angulo with the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections April 19, 2024. The PGCDOC declined to honor ICE’s immigration detainer and released Angulo from custody April 23, 2024.

ICE issued Angulo a final order of removal April 22, and he will remain in ICE custody pending removal from the United States to El Salvador.

Members of the public can report crimes and suspicious activity by dialing 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.

Learn more about ICE’s mission to increase public safety in our communities on X, formerly known as Twitter, at @EROBaltimore.

Updated: 06/13/2025
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April 14, 2025Dallas, TX, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE arrests military deserter from Lebanon

DALLAS – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Thomas Afram Chammo, a 27-year-old citizen of Lebanon, April 3, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Chammo entered the United States through Dallas, Texas, as a non-immigrant visa holder July 12, 2024, for military training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. He was scheduled to return to Lebanon on Dec. 5, 2024, after completing training, but failed to board his scheduled return flight and absconded.

ICE Dallas Field Office made the arrest. Chammo remains in ICE custody, pending immigration removal proceedings.

As a non-immigrant visa entrant, Chammo is entitled to a hearing before an immigration judge to determine if he can remain in the U.S. or be removed.

For more news and information on ICE’s efforts to enforce our nation’s immigration laws in North Texas and Oklahoma follow us on X at @ERODallas.

Updated: 06/13/2025
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February 28, 2025Minneapolis, MN, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE arrests MS-13 gang member in Iowa

MINNEAPOLIS – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the U.S. Marshals Service arrested Luis Enrique Baires, 28, a criminal alien from El Salvador wanted in his home country for two counts of aggravated homicide, two counts of proposition and conspiracy for the crime of aggravated homicide, and one count of illicit associations with the MS-13, Enfermos Criminales Salvatruchos clique Feb. 21 during a routine traffic stop in Des Moines, Iowa.

“Rural Iowa is not immune from central American criminals like Baires, and we will continue to face the challenge of tracking down and arresting the worst of the worst,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations St. Paul Field Office Director Matthew Putra. “Thanks to U.S. Marshals Service for assisting us in this arrest to keep communities safe.”

Baires remains in ICE custody without bond pending the outcome of his removal proceedings.

For more news and information on ICE’s efforts to enforce our nation’s immigration laws in the St. Paul Area of Operations which includes Minneapolis, Iowa, North and South Dakota and Nebraska follow us on X at @EROSaintPaul.

Updated: 06/13/2025
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May 30, 2025Baltimore, MD, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE arrests MS-13 gang member previously removed from the US 4 times

BALTIMORE — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested an illegally present, 20-year-old Salvadoran national who has been previously deported four times. Officers with ICE Baltimore arrested Moises Alberto Figueroa-Bonilla May 27 in Frederick. Figueroa is a validated member of MS-13.

“This individual’s repeated illegal entries into the United States, despite multiple prior removals, demonstrate a complete disregard for our nation’s immigration laws,” said ICE Baltimore acting Field Office Director Nikita Baker. “More importantly, his known affiliation with the violent transnational criminal organization MS-13 poses a clear threat to public safety. ICE Baltimore will continue to prioritize the arrest and removal of aliens who endanger the communities we serve.”

Figueroa most recently entered the U.S. on an unknown date at an unknown location without being inspected, admitted or paroled by an immigration official.

The Prince George’s County Police Department arrested and charged Figueroa with marijuana possession July 28, 2011. He failed to appear for his court date. The Frederick City Police Department later arrested and charged Figueroa with possession of paraphernalia Nov. 6, 2011.

On Nov. 7, 2011, ICE lodged an immigration detainer on Figueroa with the Frederick County Detention Center. The Frederick County Detention Center transferred Figueroa to ICE custody Nov. 8, 2011, and he was placed into immigration proceedings.

A Department of Justice immigration judge ordered Figueroa removed to El Salvador Nov. 30, 2011, and he was removed Jan. 27, 2012.

The U.S. Border Patrol later arrested Figueroa three times between Nov. 2015 and Feb. 2019. He was served notices to of intent to reinstate a prior order of removal each time, and was removed from the U.S. to El Salvador on three occasions: May 20, 2016; Dec. 28, 2018; and April 12, 2019.

Figueroa then reentered the U.S. for a fifth time on an unknown date at an unknown location without being inspected, admitted or paroled by an immigration official.

On May 27, ICE Baltimore arrested Figueroa at his residence in Frederick. He will remain in ICE custody.

Members of the public can report crimes and suspicious activity by dialing 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.

Learn more about ICE’s mission to increase public safety in our communities on X, formerly known as Twitter, at @EROBaltimore.

Updated: 06/18/2025
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October 28, 2025Washington, DC, United States287g Immigration and Nationality Act

ICE arrests MS-13 member with long Salvadoran rap sheet through local police partnership in Kentucky

The criminal alien, released into the US under the Biden administration, has pending dangerous drug charges in the US and an extensive rap sheet in El Salvador

WASHINGTON — ICE, the ATF and Kentucky’s Lyon County Sheriff’s Office arrested a documented MS-13 member Oct. 24 who’s been designated as a known or suspected terrorist. Omar Alexander Ramirez, who was released on an order of recognizance under the Biden administration, stands accused of a long list of crimes in El Salvador and the United States.

“Omar Ramirez, a documented MS-13 member who’s left a string of victims in his wake, is safely locked away thanks to our partnership with the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office,” said ICE Deputy Director Madison D. Sheahan. “As of today, we have 20 287(g) partnerships with sheriff’s offices, police departments and detention centers in Kentucky. This is a great example of ICE empowering local law enforcement to keep dangerous criminal aliens out of our communities by delegating certain immigration enforcement functions — and it’s really a win for the people of Kentucky.”

U.S. Border Patrol originally took Ramirez into custody on June 4, 2019, near Otay Mesa, California, and immediately returned him to Mexico.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection paroled him into the U.S. under Migrant Protection Protocols in 2021 and gave him permission to remain in the country until March 14, 2022.

On May 7, 2025, the McCracken County Sheriff’s office stopped him for a traffic violation in Paducah, Kentucky, and identified him as a known or suspected terrorist. On Aug. 15, the sheriff’s office contacted Homeland Security Investigations Bowling Green, which confirmed that status.

On Aug. 29, HSI Bowling Green learned that Ramirez is listed in Salvadoran police databases as an MS-13 member with a rap sheet that includes:

Statutory rape on Nov. 16, 2002
Extortion and aggravated theft on Nov. 20, 2007
Illicit associations on Aug. 5, 2010
Domestic violence on Oct. 24, 2010

ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations directorate issued a warrant for his arrest Oct. 20, 2025.

On Oct. 24, HSI agents, ATF agents and task force officers from Kentucky’s Lyon County Sheriff’s Office encountered Ramirez in Paducah after the Kentucky State Police stopped him for another traffic violation. He remains in custody pending court and removal proceedings.

You can report crimes and suspicious activity by dialing 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.

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Updated: 10/28/2025