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May 29, 2025Newark, NJ, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE Newark arrests Guatemalan unaccompanied alien child sponsor wanted overseas for attempted aggravated homicide

ICE Homeland Security Investigations Newark, with assistance from Homeland Security Investigations Guatemala, arrested administratively arrested Adelso Garcia Martinez May 13 for violations of the Immigration and Naturalization Act. There is an active arrest for the alien in his home country for two counts of aggravated homicide and he is the alleged parent of an alien child and sponsor of an unaccompanied alien child.

NEWARK, N.J. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested a Guatemalan fugitive wanted for two counts of attempted aggravated homicide in his home country.

ICE Homeland Security Investigations Newark administratively arrested Adelso Garcia Martinez, 29, a Guatemalan native, May 13 for violations of the Immigration and Naturalization Act.

“It is deplorable to imagine that a wanted fugitive would find illegal shelter in the United States with a child in tow and later go on to sponsor another alien,” said ICE HSI Newark Special Agent in Charge Ricky Patel. “Our investigation into this alien is part of our agency’s staunch effort to ensure unaccompanied alien children released from the care of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Refugee Resettlement are not subjected to crimes of trafficking and exploitation.”

Garcia unlawfully entered the United States in Rio Grande, Texas on May 19, 2021. He was released into the United States by U.S. Border Patrol the same day.

According to the investigation, in April 2025, HSI Newark encountered Garcia pursuant to records checks. During this encounter, HSI Newark with the assistance of HSI Guatemala City identified that Garcia-Martinez has an outstanding and active arrest warrant issued Feb. 18, 2021, in his home country for attempted aggravated homicide.

Garcia was issued a notice to appear after ICE arrested him May 13. He is currently detained at the Delaney Hall Detention Facility in New Jersey, pending removal proceedings.

Updated: 05/29/2025
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August 22, 2025Newark, NJ, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE Newark arrests heavily armed illegal alien who overstayed visa by 9 years

Officers discovered an illegal firearm and a knife in the Brazilian alien’s vehicle

NEWARK, N.J. — ICE Newark and CBP officers arrested a Brazilian alien whose tourist visa expired April 16, 2016, and who was illegally carrying a Smith & Wesson 9mm handgun, an airsoft gun and a large knife in his vehicle Aug. 9 in Cinnaminson.

Officers initially encountered Daniel Firmino Dos Santos Vicente during a routine immigration enforcement operation and discovered the weapons in his vehicle after his arrest.

“When our officers discovered firearms and a large knife in plain view on the center console of the vehicle, they were faced with the startling reality of how quickly our daily mission could take a dangerous, life-threatening turn,” said acting ERO Newark Field Officer Director Ruben Perez. “Every day, these dedicated professionals confront potential danger in volatile and unpredictable situations. They’re facing a staggering 1,000% increase in assaults, and we must remain vigilant and prepared for worst-case scenarios during every operation."

Firmino, who’s now facing federal criminal charges for being an alien in possession of a firearm, entered the United States in Detroit on Oct. 17, 2015, with a tourist visa that expired April 16, 2016. His failure to depart by that date made him illegally present. He’s currently in ICE custody at the Elizabeth Contract Detention Facility in Elizabeth pending removal proceedings.

Updated: 08/25/2025
March 14, 2025Newark, NJ, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE Newark arrests illegal alien in New Jersey with prior conviction of vehicular homicide for illegal reentry

NEWARK, N.J. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement apprehended Ismael Efrain Lopez-Bautista, 43, a citizen of Guatemala, March 11 for illegal reentry after deportation in Vineland, New Jersey.

Lopez-Bautista was previously convicted of vehicular homicide and was arrested by ICE illegal reentry. He is being prosecuted in U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey.

“Our Cherry Hill office, with support from our with our federal partners, ensured this criminal alien was held accountable for reentering the United States illegally after deportation,” said ICE Homeland Security Investigations Newark Special Agent in Charge Ricky J. Patel. “The FBI and DEA’s assistance aligns with our whole-government-approach in meeting our nation’s priorities in immigration enforcement.”

The Vineland Police Department arrested Lopez-Bautista Oct. 31, 2012, for knowingly leaving scene of motor vehicle accident and death by auto or vessel and driving while intoxicated. On May 30, 2014, the Superior Court of New Jersey convicted Bautista for death by auto or vessel and sentenced him to seven years’ imprisonment.

An immigration judge ordered Lopez-Bautista removed from the United States May 2, 2019, and ICE removed him May 16, 2019.

On Aug. 7, 2020, the U.S. Border Patrol arrested Lopez-Bautista near Nogales, Arizona, while he was trying to illegally reenter the United States. The U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, sentenced Bautista Jan. 7, 2021, to 15-months incarceration for illegal reentry after deportation. ICE removed him from the United States for a second time May 25, 2022.

According to the ICE investigation, Lopez-Bautista illegally reentered the United States in December 2023, through Arizona, and was residing at an address in Vineland, New Jersey. ICE HSI obtained a criminal arrest warrant from the U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey and arrested him March 11.

ICE transferred Lopez-Bautista into U.S. Marshals Service custody, pending illegal reentry prosecution and lodged an immigration detainer against him.

Updated: 03/17/2025
May 11, 2026Newark, NJ, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE Newark arrests international fugitive wanted for murder in Honduras

NEWARK, N.J. — During a routine enforcement action, ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Newark arrested Fredy Alexander Lopez Lara, an illegal alien they later discovered was a foreign fugitive wanted for homicide in Honduras.

“ICE is actively working with our law enforcement partners worldwide to make sure foreign fugitives wanted for violent crimes are held accountable,” said ERO Newark acting Field Office Director Arthur J. Wilson Jr. “We will see to it that no criminal evades prosecution overseas by unlawfully seeking refuge in the United States.”

ERO Newark officers encountered Lopez Lara April 20, while he was a passenger of a vehicle stopped for targeted enforcement in Eatontown.

Officers arrested Lopez Lara due to his illegal presence in the United States. After system checks, they determined he has an arrest warrant out of Honduras for murder.

Lopez Lara illegally entered the United States at an unknown date and location without inspection, admission or parole from an immigration officer. He will remain in ICE custody pending 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: 05/11/2026
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February 10, 2025Newark, NJ, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE Newark arrests Mexican national convicted for sex crimes against minor

NEWARK, N.J. – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Jorge Luis Sanchez-Luna, 45, a citizen of Mexico and registered sex offender, in Newark Feb. 4.

"Sanchez-Luna is a deviant criminal who has a record of repeat heinous offenses against a minor,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Newark Deputy Field Office Director Arthur J. Wilson Jr. “ERO Newark considers this insidious child abuse a danger to our communities and seeks justice for the traumatized victim."

ICE issued Sanchez-Luna a notice to appear before a Department of Justice immigration judge following his arrest.

Sanchez-Luna entered the United States on Oct. 29, 2015, at New York as lawful permanent resident.

The New Jersey Superior Court in Monmouth County found Sanchez-Luna guilty July 12, 2024, of endangering-sexual conduct with child by caretaker. He was sentenced to parole supervision for life and required to register as a sex offender under Megan’s Law.

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Updated: 06/13/2025
March 25, 2025Camden, NJ, United StatesNarcotics

ICE Newark investigation leads to conviction of Pennsylvania man for conspiring to distribute cocaine

CAMDEN, N.J. — A Pennsylvania man was found guilty of conspiring to distribute cocaine following an U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement investigation.

Marvin Murphy, 48, of Philadelphia, was convicted on March 18 after a two-day bench trial at the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey in Camden. Murphy was remanded into custody after the verdict.

“Murphy and his co-conspirators had ill intentions of pedaling poison into American communities from coast to coast,” said ICE Homeland Security Investigations Newark Special Agent in Charge Ricky J. Patel. “Their devious plan to traffic at least ten kilograms of cocaine into New Jersey was thwarted thanks to our partnership with HSI San Diego and Mount Laurel Police.”

According to the investigation, from June 2021 through July 13, 2021, Murphy conspired with Carl Lee Holloway, Lavinston Lamar, and others to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute cocaine.

On June 23, 2021, Holloway traveled to San Diego, California, to meet with an undercover agent posing as a drug dealer. Holloway and the undercover agent discussed arranging a drug deal in New Jersey during which the undercover agent would deliver at least 10 kilograms of cocaine for Holloway and his associates. During the meeting, Holloway called Murphy, and the two proceeded to communicate about the drug deal during the subsequent weeks.

On July 13, 2021, Holloway, Murphy, and Lamar separately arrived at a hotel in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, each with bags containing U.S. currency collectively totaling over $340,000. They met with undercover agents inside a hotel room at the hotel. They briefly inspected one of the kilograms of cocaine previously brought into the room by undercover agents, after which agents entered the room and arrested Holloway, Lamar, and Murphy.

Holloway was previously sentenced to 120 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to his involvement in the same conspiracy. Lamar was previously sentenced to 114 months in prison, which was later reduced to 100 months, after Lamar pleaded guilty to his involvement in the same conspiracy and to violating the conditions of his supervised release from a prior conviction for conspiring to distribute cocaine.

Updated: 03/25/2025
March 17, 2025Newark, NJ, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE Newark, law enforcement partners arrest illegal alien with arrest warrants

ICE Newark and federal partners arrested Ismail Sayik, a citizen of Turkey illegally present in the United States, during a routine enforcement operation in New Jersey on March 4. The alien has three arrest warrants overseas, including for alleged murder. He is currently in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.

NEWARK, N.J. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, with assistance from local and federal partners, apprehended Ismail Sayik, a citizen of Turkey illegally present in the United States, March 4 during a routine enforcement operation in New Jersey.

Sayik, 29, has three arrest warrants overseas, including for allegation of murder, and is currently in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.

“Once the ICE Homeland Security Investigations attaché office in Turkey alerted HSI Newark that a person of interest overseas was in New Jersey illegally, our team was quick to respond, identify the suspect and arrest him in Queens, New York,” said ICE Homeland Security Investigations Newark Special Agent in Charge Ricky J. Patel. “We are grateful for the entire federal partnership, specifically the FBI and the Drug Enforcement Administration for their support to the ICE mission focused on safeguarding our homeland from criminals unlawfully hiding out in our neighborhoods.”

U.S. Border Patrol arrested Sayik on March 17, 2023, at or near Jacumba, California, after he illegally entered the United States. USBP served Sayik a notice to appear before a Department of Justice immigration judge.

USBP released Sayik on an Order of Recognizance pending removal proceedings and instructed him to reported to nearest to the nearest ICE office.

On April 5, 2023, Sayik reported to ICE New York as instructed.

Personnel with ICE Newark arrested Sayik in Sunnyside, New York, on March 4, and detained him in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.

Updated: 03/17/2025
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February 21, 2025Newark, NJ, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE Newark, law enforcement partners arrest illegal alien in New Jersey with extensive criminal history

NEWARK, N.J. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, with assistance from law enforcement partners, apprehended Richard Alfanso Smith, 48, an illegally present Jamaican national subject to a final order of removal, Feb. 19. Smith tried to abscond and evade arrest during a routine enforcement operation in Basking Ridge, New Jersey and remains in ICE custody pending removal from the United States.

“In a collaborated effort, ICE arrested Richard Alfanso Smith, a citizen of Jamaica who has more than 15 criminal arrests with his convictions,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Newark Field Office Director John Tsoukaris. “His extensive track record of arrests, convictions and imprisonments is not compliant with our nation’s immigration laws. We are grateful for the resources our law enforcement partners were able to pool together quickly in real time to ensure the target was apprehended.”

Smith’s criminal history began when he was convicted of assault, burglary, harassment and disorderly conduct in May 1996.

Smith was sentenced to four years in June 1999, for aggravated assault and resisting arrest and, during the same month, was sentenced to another four years for manufacture, distribution, and possession with intent to distribute heroin.

He was convicted October 8, 2002, for possession of marijuana and sentenced to 36 days imprisonment.

Smith was sentenced March 5, 2004, for assault and possession of a controlled dangerous substance and ordered to four years’ imprisonment.

He was sentenced March 17, 2006, to six years for aggravated assault and unlawful possession of weapon.

Smith was convicted April 25, 2014, for resisting arrest and assessed a fine.

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
May 27, 2025Nogales, AZ, United StatesNarcotics, Financial Crimes

ICE Nogales, CBP case sends Phoenix woman to over 8 years in prison for narcotics trafficking, bankruptcy fraud

NOGALES, Ariz. – A Phoenix woman was sentenced May 22, to 100 months in prison, followed by 60 months of supervised release for her involvement in drug trafficking and bankruptcy fraud. This case was investigated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

“The defendant in this case not only attempted to smuggle drugs into the US but also demonstrated a lack of responsibility for her role in absconding law enforcement resulting in a fugitive status for her role in breaking numerous laws including financial fraud,” said ICE Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent in Charge for Arizona Francisco B. Burrola. “HSI and CBPs’ message is clear, if caught smuggling drugs into the US in addition to knowingly and willingly breaking laws – you will pay for your actions as in this case of almost a decade in prison. You cannot evade the law.”

Betty Nora Anderson, 65, of Phoenix, previously pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl and Methamphetamine, Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl, Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, and Falsification of Records in a Bankruptcy Proceeding.

In September 2022, CBP officers arrested Anderson as she attempted to smuggle 4.54 kilograms of fentanyl and 13.42 kilograms of methamphetamine into the United States from Mexico in her vehicle. After her arrest, Anderson was permitted to reside in the community pending the disposition of her case; however, she absconded twice from court supervision, ultimately leading to her pre-trial incarceration.

In March 2023, while a fugitive from justice in the case, Anderson filed a petition for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona. Anderson’s petition contained false and misleading statements, which resulted in the discharge of debts that Anderson owed to her creditors. As part of her sentence in this case, Anderson was ordered to make restitution to those creditors in the amount of $52,358.00, the approximate total of her debt.

This prosecution is part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) investigation. OCDETF identifies, disrupts, and dismantles the highest-level drug traffickers, money launderers, gangs, and transnational criminal organizations that threaten the United States by using a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency approach that leverages the strengths of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies against criminal networks.

Assistant U.S. Attorneys Michael R. Lizano and Micah Schmit, District of Arizona, Tucson, handled the prosecution.

Updated: 05/27/2025
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May 2, 2025Fairfax County, VA, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE operation in Northern Virginia nets 3 alien offenders

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, in partnership with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; and U.S. State Department Diplomatic Security Service, arrested three illegal aliens during routine daily operations April 21 in Northern Virginia.

Among those arrested were an illegally present Salvadoran national with prior drug convictions and an illegally present Liberian national wanted in his home country for documents fraud. Authorities also apprehended an additional illegally present Salvadoran alien.

“ICE Washington, D.C. takes our commitment to public safety very seriously,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Washington, D.C. Field Office Director Russell Hott. “Our brave officers are out on the streets every day enforcing U.S. immigration laws and ensuring the safety of our Washington, D.C. and Virginia communities. We will continue our mission to prioritize public safety by arresting and removing criminal alien offenders from our neighborhoods.”

ICE officers and agents from DEA, ATF, and DSS arrested:

Santos Edilberto Reyes, 53, an illegal Salvadoran alien convicted for felony drug possession and for driving while intoxicated. Additionally, Reyes illegally re-entered the United States after having been removed.

Eric Sumo, 51, illegal Liberian alien wanted for documents fraud to include fraudulently possessing/manufacturing U.S. visas.

An illegal Salvadoran national who is in removal proceedings.

Officers with ICE Washington, D.C. and agents with DEA Washington, D.C.; ATF Washington, D.C.; and DSS Washington, D.C. arrested Reyes and the other Salvadoran alien in Annandale. They apprehended Sumo in Alexandria April 21. All three aliens 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.

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Updated: 06/13/2025
February 3, 2025Washington, DC, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE operations during week of Jan. 27

Federal law enforcement officers handcuff an illegal alien during part of an enhanced law enforcement operation in Baltimore Jan. 29.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted enhanced enforcement operations in Chicago and New York this week with routine daily enforcement occurring around the country, including in Baltimore and Houston. This part of the agency’s effort to arrest criminal aliens with no legal basis to remain in the U.S. Immigration enforcement operations include federal law enforcement partners from FBI, DEA, ATF, CBP and the U.S. Marshals Service in a whole-of-government approach.

Federal law enforcement officials locate and arrest an illegal alien during an enhanced enforcement operation Jan. 29 in Baltimore.

An ICE officer and DEA law enforcement official take an alien into custody during an enhanced immigration enforcement operation Jan. 26.

ICE’s federal law enforcement officers take Jorge Carvajal Castrejon, 36, into custody in Houston Jan. 28 during an enhanced immigration enforcement operation with partners from the FBI and other agencies. Carvajal illegally entered the U.S. six times and was previously convicted of DWI.

Two ICE officials take an alien into custody during a targeted enforcement operation in Honolulu Jan. 26.

ICE and its federal law enforcement partners take an illegal alien into custody at a Philadelphia car wash Jan. 25 during an enhanced immigration enforcement operation.

ICE and its federal law enforcement partners from the ATF, DEA and FBI take an illegal alien into custody during an enhanced law enforcement operation in Chicago Jan. 25.

A federal law enforcement officer takes an alien into custody during a targeted enforcement operation in Atlanta Jan. 21.

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Updated: 08/19/2025