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July 8, 2025Washington, DC, United StatesLaw Enforcement

10 suspects charged in July 4 attack on Texas ICE detention facility

WASHINGTON — Nearly a dozen violent assailants equipped with tactical gear and weapons attacked U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Prairieland Detention Facility in Alvarado, Texas, on July 4, shooting a local law enforcement officer in the process. The officer is expected to recover.

“This escalation in violence is incomprehensible, and those responsible will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law,” said acting ICE Director Todd M. Lyons. “This is precisely what we have been warning against, as disinformation and dangerous politically-motivated rhetoric spreads. We are thankful to Alvarado Police Department responding officers and that the officer injured has been discharged from the hospital. We will continue to work with the FBI and Texas Rangers as they investigate and prosecute those involved.”

The attack, which occurred just days before an armed activist shot a U.S. Border Patrol official in McAllen, Texas, was coordinated to vandalize the facility and disrupt operations there.

The FBI has arrested 10 of the 11 suspects, and the Johnson County Sheriff has confirmed that each now face local charges of terrorism, aggravated assault on a public servant with a deadly weapon, or aggravated assault with a deadly weapon against a peace officer. The final suspect is still at large.

“I am relieved to hear that the officer who was shot is expected to recover from the injuries sustained,” said acting ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Dallas Field Office Director Josh Johnson during a July 7 press conference. “Fortunately, no employees at our facilities were harmed during the shooting incident on July 4.”

ICE officials currently face a 700% increase in assaults as activists masquerading as immigrant advocates continue to impede operations. On July 2, a man repeatedly rammed an ICE vehicle with his car in Linda Vista, California, before three activists attacked agents.

The Department of Homeland Security has vowed to pursue criminal charges for anyone obstructing ICE operations or assaulting federal law enforcement officers.

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: 07/09/2025
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June 10, 2025Harlingen, TX, United StatesWorksite Enforcement

12 arrested in a South Texas worksite enforcement operation by ICE Rio Grande Valley, federal partners

HARLINGEN, Texas — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 12 illegal aliens on June 9 during a targeted worksite enforcement operation at two business locations, one in Harlingen and one in San Benito, Texas. The operation was conducted by ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations Rio Grande Valley office, with assistance from the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations.

During the operation, a female illegal alien allegedly assaulted one special agent. She is now facing two counts of assault on a federal officer.

The individuals arrested are citizens of Mexico and El Salvador and are currently pending removal proceedings.

Under federal law, employers are required to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all individuals they hire and document that information using Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. ICE uses the I-9 inspection program to promote compliance as part of a broader strategy to address and deter illegal employment.

ICE’s worksite enforcement strategy often intersects with other criminal investigations involving alien smuggling, human trafficking, money laundering, document fraud, worker exploitation, and substandard wages or working conditions.

Members of the public with information can report crimes or suspicious activity by dialing the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form

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Updated: 06/10/2025
May 1, 2026Miami, FL, United StatesNarcotics

2 drug dealers sentenced for murder following ICE HSI investigation in Florida

The duo wrongly believed their victim stole $90K in drugs from them

MIAMI — A pair of drug traffickers murdered a Miami man because they believed he stole $90,000 in drugs that were actually seized by law enforcement in 2022. Homeland Security Investigations and its federal partners investigated the case in which two U.S. citizens — Tsvia Kol and Jimmy Sanchez — pleaded guilty to using a firearm to cause death and conspiring to distribute at least 500 grams of methamphetamine.

Kol, of Hallandale, Florida, was sentenced to over 19 years in federal prison April 10. Jimmy Sanchez, of Spring Valley, California, was sentenced to 27 years and six months on the same day.

“This pair of criminals valued their drug haul more than they valued a human life,” said ICE Director Todd M. Lyons. “They accused the victim of stealing about 11 pounds of meth and murdered him in cold blood, and now they’re going to spend the next few decades in prison. Getting dangerous drug dealers — and the poisons they peddle — off American streets is truly a whole-of-government approach, and I’m proud of the HSI special agents who worked closely with the DEA, the FBI, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the Miami Dade Sheriff’s Office, the Hialeah Police Department and the San Diego Sheriff’s Office to put these two behind bars.”

According to court documents, Kol and Sanchez murdered their victim after confronting him in a hotel room that they had rented. Kol gave Sanchez a firearm, and while inside the room, the victim called 911. The recorded call captured the sounds of a physical altercation and gunshots.

Hotel security footage revealed Kol and Sanchez fleeing the property. The victim’s body was not discovered until the following day. Sanchez admitted he shot and murdered the victim, and Kol admitted that she was an accomplice.

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Updated: 05/01/2026
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February 3, 2025Jacksonville, FL, United StatesChild Exploitation

2 Hondurans indicted for transporting minors across state lines for sexual activity

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A pair of Honduran nationals have been indicted for transporting minor victims across state lines with the intention that the minor victims engage in sexual activity prohibited by the laws of the state of Florida following a joint investigation with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Gainesville.

Fredi Agustin-Vasquez y Guardado, 22, and Marlon Ronaldo Canas Trochez, 26, both of Honduras, face a minimum penalty of 10 years, up to life, in federal prison.

According to the Agustin-Vasquez indictment, Agustin-Vasquez transported a minor victim in April or May 2024 with the intent that the minor victim engages in conduct constituting lewd and lascivious battery under Florida law. As alleged in the Trochez indictment, Trochez committed the same offense on Sept. 4, 2024.

An indictment is merely a formal charge that a defendant has committed one or more violations of federal criminal law, and every defendant is presumed innocent unless, and until, proven guilty.

This case was investigated by HSI Gainesville, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, and the North Augusta (South Carolina) Department of Public Safety. The cases will be prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Laura Cofer Taylor and Kelly S. Milliron.

HSI Tampa’s area of responsibility, which includes 10 geographically strategic offices, covers more than 51,600 square miles of the total 65,757 square miles in the state of Florida. This region has more than 14.2 million people and includes 58 of the 67 counties. HSI Tampa also includes five of the 10 largest cities in Florida, 15 primary commercial service airports, and 11 seaports.

Learn more about HSI Tampa’s mission to increase public safety in Florida communities on X, formerly known as Twitter, at @HSITampa.

Updated: 06/13/2025
March 6, 2025Phoenix, AZ, United StatesNarcotics

2 Mexican nationals, defendants in ICE cases secured in Arizona

PHOENIX, Ariz. – Two Mexican nationals who are targets of an ongoing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement investigation appeared for their initial appearances Feb. 28, after they were secured from Mexico the previous day.

Jose Bibiano Cabrera-Cabrera, 37 and Jesus Humberto Limon-Lopez, 43, were taken into U.S. custody after members of drug cartels were recently designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists, such as the Sinaloa Cartel, Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación, Cártel del Noreste, La Nueva Familia Michoacana, and Cártel de Golfo.

These defendants are collectively alleged to have been responsible for the importation into the United States of massive quantities of poison, including cocaine, methamphetamine, fentanyl, and heroin, as well as associated acts of violence.

Limon-Lopez is charged with Continuing Criminal Enterprise; Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine, Fentanyl, Heroin, and Cocaine; Conspiracy to Import Methamphetamine, Fentanyl, Heroin, and Cocaine; Distribution of Methamphetamine; Distribution of Fentanyl; Distribution of Heroin; Distribution of Cocaine; and Conspiracy to Unlawfully Export Firearms and Ammunition. He faces up to life imprisonment.

Cabrera-Cabrera is charged with Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine, Fentanyl, Heroin, and Cocaine; Conspiracy to Import Methamphetamine, Fentanyl, Heroin, and Cocaine; and Conspiracy to Unlawfully Export Firearms and Ammunition. He faces up to life imprisonment.

An indictment is merely an allegation of criminal conduct, not evidence. An individual is presumed innocent until evidence is presented to a jury that establishes guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

This prosecution is part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces Strike Force Initiative, which provides for the establishment of permanent multi-agency task force teams that work side-by-side in the same location. This co-located model enables agents from different agencies to collaborate on intelligence-driven, multi-jurisdictional operations to disrupt and dismantle the most significant drug traffickers, money launderers, gangs, and transnational criminal organizations.

The OCDETF Arizona Strike Force is comprised of agents and officers from Customs and Border Protection, the Department of Homeland Security, ICE Homeland Security Investigations, the Drug Enforcement Administration, FBI, the Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigations, the United States Marshals Service, the United States Postal Service, United States Postal Inspection Service, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Arizona Army National Guard, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, the Pima County Sheriff’s Office, and the Scottsdale Police Department.

The prosecution is being handled by the United States Attorney Office for the District of Arizona.

Updated: 03/06/2025
August 20, 2025Albuquerque, NM, United StatesHuman Smuggling/Trafficking

2 naturalized US citizens disrespect legal immigration process by harboring illegal aliens

New Mexico couple indicted for conspiracy and laundering illicit proceeds following an ICE investigation

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - An Albuquerque couple and naturalized U.S. citizens, with no respect for the privilege they’ve been given to live in the United States are accused of conspiring with human smugglers, turning four of their rental properties into stash houses for human smuggling operations, and laundering what they believed to be profits from the illicit activity through a real estate deal structured to avoid detection for over two years.

If convicted, Nan Zhang, 44, and Sanjay Khurana, 62, face up to 20 years in prison, loss of their legal status in the United States and forfeiture of the properties.

“Zhang and Khurana are accused of preying on the vulnerable and exploiting them for profit, showing complete disregard for human life,” said ICE Homeland Security Investigations El Paso Special Agent in Charge Jason T. Stevens. “This case demonstrates our unwavering commitment to dismantle these dangerous networks, protect our communities from harm, and ensure that those who enable or profit from these crimes are brought to justice.”

Zhang and Khurana are charged with conspiracy to harbor illegal aliens, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and conducting unlawful financial transactions.

HSI El Paso, the FBI's Albuquerque Field Office and IRS Criminal Investigation investigated this case with assistance from the Albuquerque Police Department.

Read more at Justice.gov.

Updated: 08/25/2025
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February 17, 2026Washington, DC, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

2 Texas women indicted for kidnapping, abuse and forced child labor

The two women allegedly abused the child between March and September 2025

WASHINGTON — Two women from Conroe, Texas, were charged with kidnapping, abuse and forced labor of a child Feb. 9. Tania Evette Garcia, 37, and Brenda Mariana Garcia, 39, each face up to life in prison and possible fines of up to $250,000. The investigation, led by ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations directorate and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, led to the charges.

“Harming children is unconscionable,” said ICE Deputy Director Charles Wall. “HSI is a global leader in protecting children and will remain vigilant to ensure those who victimize our most vulnerable face justice.”

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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: 02/19/2026
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November 7, 2025Boston, MA, United States287g Immigration and Nationality Act

287(g) partnership between ICE and MA Department of Corrections keeps criminal alien convicted of drug trafficking and weapons possession off the streets

WASHINGTON — On Oct. 28, ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston arrested Osiris Alexander Rodriguez-Guzman, a 31-year-old illegal alien from the Dominican Republic, following his five-year sentence for drug trafficking. Rodriguez’s criminal history includes a conviction for trafficking 200 grams or more of fentanyl and possession of weapon.

“Rodriguez presented a significant threat to public safety and is subject to a final order of removal issued by an immigration judge,” said acting ICE Director Todd M. Lyons. “Through the effective collaboration enabled by ICE’s 287(g) Program partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Corrections, we were able to safely take him into custody. This arrest delivers a clear and unequivocal message to illegal aliens engaging in criminal activity within the United States: Sanctuary cities will not provide protection from U.S. laws. If you violate our laws, ICE will locate you and ensure you are brought to justice.”

On April 22, 2022, the Lawrence District Court in Massachusetts formally charged Rodriguez with multiple offenses, including trafficking fentanyl, possession of a firearm during a felony, possession of a firearm without the required firearms identification card, improperly storage of a firearm, possession of ammunition without a license and possession of a large-capacity magazine.

Rodriguez unlawfully entered the United States on foot, from Mexico into Texas, around 2022 — under the Biden administration — without being admitted, inspected or paroled by an immigration official.

Following his arrest on Oct. 28, at the North Central Correctional Institution in Gardner, Massachusetts, ICE took Rodriguez into custody, where he’ll remain pending his removal to the Dominican Republic.

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: 11/07/2025
September 26, 2025Chicago, IL, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

3 ICE officers are heroes after rescuing a motorist from a burning car in Illinois

Using their breaching equipment, officers successfully extracted the driver from the burning car moments before it became fully engulfed in flames

CHICAGO – Three members of the ICE Denver Special Response Team assigned to Chicago this week witnessed a traffic accident while and immediately stopped to render aid Sept. 25.

The team was traveling to the Broadview Detention Center in Broadview, Illinois around 3:20 p.m. on Thursday when they saw a tractor trailer collide with a small car, causing a four-vehicle accident.

Seeing smoke pouring out of one of the vehicles, they activated their emergency lights and ran toward the vehicle. Inside, an unconscious male was trapped and appeared to be in great distress.

"The brave officers whose quick actions and emergency training, saved a life during the recent car wreck exemplify what it means to be an ICE officer,” said Russ Hott, Chicago Field Office Director. “Their courage, preparedness, and commitment is truly inspiring.”

The officers used available tools to break the into the car, then removed the male’s seat belt. Simultaneously they began extinguishing the fire and attempted to pull the male out of the car. The driver’s legs were pinned delaying his rescue, so they moved quickly to get a breaching kit used for forcing entry.

Using the breaching kit, officers successfully extracted the driver from the burning car moments before it became fully engulfed in flames. The officers stayed with the driver while they waited for emergency medical personnel.

The driver was transported to the hospital for treatment and the officers suffered slight smoke inhalation and minor cuts from broken glass. EMS technicians cleared them at the scene.

ICE SRT is a tactical unit that handles high-risk situations such as dangerous warrant executions, apprehensions of criminal aliens, and assisting in critical incidents. These specialized teams are comprised of highly trained officers who receive extensive training in areas like firearms, tactical operations, and emergency response driving to ensure readiness for situations beyond the capabilities of regular law enforcement.

Updated: 09/26/2025
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June 5, 2025Houston, TX, United StatesChild Exploitation

3 illegal aliens arrested in Southeast Texas following execution of search warrant for suspected child sexual abuse materials

GALVESTON, Texas — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations Houston, the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office, and the Houston Metro Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested three illegal aliens June 3 while executing a search warrant for suspected child sexual abuse materials at a residence in Galveston.

Following the search, Edgar Javier Escobedo Castillo, an 18-year-old illegal alien from Mexico, was criminally arrested for possession of child sexual abuse material. Javier Escobedo Rangel and Nieves Castillo Guzman, both 49-year-old illegal aliens from Mexico, were taken into custody for administrative immigration violations.

The search is part of an ongoing joint child exploitation investigation between HSI Houston’s Galveston office and the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office that began after the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children alerted authorities to suspicious online activity involving social media accounts linked to Escobedo Javier.

For more news and information on ICE HSI’s efforts to investigation child exploitation in Southeast Texas, follow us on X at @HSIHouston.

Updated: 06/05/2025
April 2, 2025Los Angeles, CA, United StatesDocument and Benefit Fraud, Financial Crimes

4 Chinese nationals sentenced for roles in complex fraud scheme, following multiagency investigation

LOS ANGELES — Four Chinese nationals were sentenced to federal prison March 17 for participating in a complex identity theft scheme that sought to defraud multiple domestic retailers out of at least $1.2 million.

As part of the scheme, the defendants stole the personally identifiable information of hundreds of victims — including Social Security numbers, dates of birth and home addresses — and used that information to make fake driver’s licenses to access credit in the victims’ names at large national retailers, including Ulta Beauty, Sephora, Nordstrom, Macy’s, Kohl’s, Williams-Sonoma, Dillard’s and Saks Fifth Avenue.

The defendants, all Chinese nationals, entered the United States under false pretenses.

Kar Kee “Steven” Cheung, 36, of Chino Hills, was sentenced to 42 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to one count of visa fraud, one count of possession of equipment used to manufacture false identification documents, and one count of conspiracy to commit access device fraud.
Qian Guo, 37, of Chino Hills, was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for one count of possession of equipment used to manufacture false identification documents and one count of conspiracy to commit access device fraud.
Chongming “Ming” Wang, 28, of Temple City, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for one count of conspiracy to commit access device fraud and one count of aiding and abetting access device fraud in excess of $1,000.
Jiaozhu “Yanny” Yan, 30, of Alhambra, was sentenced to 12 months and one day in federal prison for one count of visa fraud.

All four pleaded guilty on Jan. 6.

The fifth defendant in this case, Sizhen “Rachel” Liu, 35, also of Chino Hills, was previously sentenced Jan. 6 to 50 months in federal prison for one count of conspiracy to commit access device fraud and one count of access device fraud in excess of $1,000.

The sixth and final defendant, Hyun Woo “Scott” Jung, 30, of Ontario, pleaded guilty Feb. 10 to one count of conspiracy to commit access device fraud and one count of possession with intent to use unlawfully five or more false identification documents. Jung is scheduled to be sentenced on May 5.

The State Department’s Diplomatic Security Service is conducting the ongoing investigation. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations and the FBI provided substantial assistance, in addition to support from the Alhambra Police Department, the Arcadia Police Department and the Bel Air, Maryland Police Department.

Assistant United States Attorney Kim Meyer of the Violent and Organized Crime Section handled the prosecution.

Updated: 04/02/2025