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March 24, 2025San Francisco, CA, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE San Franciso and partners take transnational criminal off the streets in California

SAN FRANCISCO — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Gurdev Singh, 23, an Indian national and criminal alien, March 12 in French Camp, California, as part of a targeted criminal enforcement action.

"ICE welcomes partnerships between federal and local law enforcement," said ERO San Francisco acting Field Office Director Polly Kaiser. "Leveraging professionalism, dedication to public safety, and combined investigative resources saves lives and makes not only the U.S. a safer nation, but those from which criminal aliens come."

Singh illegally entered the United States at an unknown location or date without admission or parole by U.S. immigration authorities. Singh was encountered by the U.S. Border Patrol near Lukeville, Arizona, Sept. 2, 2023, and was released on his own recognizance with a notice to appear before an immigration judge.

Singh was later identified as a person known to be associated with transnational criminal organizations and further investigation showed Singh was known to carry firearms illegally and was actively engaged in criminal activity in both the U.S. and abroad.

The California Highway Patrol arrested Singh March 6 for carrying a loaded firearm in public, not being the registered owner of a loaded firearm, possession of a stolen vehicle and child endangerment. An additional seven guns in Singh's residence and two in a car located on the property were located with a subsequent search warrant.

ICE discovered Singh was in the custody of the San Joaquin Sheriff's Office and lodged a detainer request on March 12, but the sheriff’s office was unable to honor that request. ICE took Singh into custody without incident at 11 p.m. that evening upon his release from San Joaquin County Jail. Singh will remain in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.

Members of the public who have information about foreign fugitives, transnational gang members, or other criminal aliens who are in the U.S. illegally are urged to contact ICE by calling the ICE Tip Line at 1 (866) 347-2423 or internationally at 001-1802-872-6199. They can also file a tip online by completing ICE's online tip form. For more information, follow @EROSanFrancisco on X.

Updated: 07/09/2025
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April 16, 2025San Juan, PR, United StatesWorksite Enforcement

ICE San Juan arrests 5 illegal aliens at a Vega Baja construction site

VEGA BAJA, Puerto Rico — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, with support from the FBI, the Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Marshals Service, U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Air and Marine Operations, Office of Field Operations, U.S. Border Patrol, Vega Baja Municipal Police, and the Puerto Rico Police Bureau, arrested five illegal aliens April 10 during a targeted worksite enforcement operation in Vega Baja.

The multiagency operation took place at a construction worksite where one Haitian national and four Dominican nationals were taken into custody. All five individuals are currently being held by ICE pending removal proceedings.

“Through worksite enforcement investigations, ICE often uncovers more than just unauthorized employment — many cases reveal serious crimes like document fraud, human smuggling, and human trafficking,” said ICE Homeland Security Investigations San Juan Special Agent in Charge Rebecca González-Ramos. “Following the president’s executive order, ICE San Juan will continue enforcing the immigration laws in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.”

ICE officials emphasized the agency’s continued focus to identifying public safety and national security threats. Individuals unlawfully present in the United States who are encountered during enforcement operations may be taken into custody and processed for removal in accordance with federal law.

Members of the public with information about suspected immigration violations or related criminal activity are encouraged to contact the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or submit information online via the ICE tip form.

For more information about ICE HSI San Juan and its efforts to enhance public safety in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, follow: @HSISanJuan on Instagram, @HSISanJuanPR on Facebook and @HSISanJuan on X.

Updated: 09/09/2025
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May 27, 2025San Juan, PR, United StatesWorksite Enforcement

ICE San Juan arrests 6 illegal aliens in local establishment in Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations with support from ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations, the FBI, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the U.S. Marshals Service and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, arrested six illegal aliens May 17 during a targeted enforcement operation in San Juan.

The multiagency operation took place at a local establishment in Barrio Obrero where six Dominican nationals were arrested. All illegal aliens are in ICE custody pending removal.

“We urge people without defined immigration status to adjust their status or return to their country of origin,” said ICE HSI San Juan Special Agent in Charge Rebecca González-Ramos. “We will continue our collaboration with local federal agencies in accordance to the Presidential Executive Order ‘Protecting The American People Against Invasion’ to enforce our nation’s immigration laws assuring the public safety of the communities we serve.”

ICE is focused on public safety and national security threats. Individuals illegally present in the United States who are encountered during an enforcement operation may be taken into custody and processed for removal as stated by law.

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 by completing the online tip form.

Learn more about ICE HSI San Juan mission to increase public safety in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands on Instagram, Facebook and X.

Updated: 06/13/2025
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January 31, 2025Seattle, WA, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE Seattle arrests 4 illegal aliens with criminal convictions, charges for sexual assault

SEATTLE — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement recently arrested four criminal aliens with convictions or charges related to sexual assault:

Pedro Garcia-Lopez, 47, a citizen of Mexico arrested Jan. 30 in Yakima, Washington, who has been charged with theft, lewd acts with child under 14, and sexual battery.
Rubi Jeronimo Cruz, 22, a citizen of Guatemala arrested Jan. 30 in Lynden, Washington, convicted of DUI with reckless driving and charged with rape of a child.
Manuel De Jesus Zavala-Martinez,40, a citizen of El Salvador arrested Jan. 29 in Centralia, Washington, with several criminal convictions including assault with sexual motivation and assault with a deadly weapon.
Jaspal Singh, 29, a citizen of India arrested Jan. 29 in Tukwila, Washington, charged with assault with sexual motivation.

“Protecting our communities, and preventing further victimization is of paramount importance to ICE throughout the Pacific Northwest,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Seattle Field Office Director Drew H. Bostock. “These arrests reinforce the message that the presence of illegal criminal threats will not be tolerated.”

All four individuals will remain in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.

Members of the public with information regarding child sex offenders 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: 06/13/2025
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February 14, 2025Seattle, WA, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE Seattle arrests aliens who pose significant public threats in Washington

SEATTLE — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as part of a joint federal law enforcement effort, arrested three illegal aliens who have or continue to pose a threat to public safety.

Jiewei Hu, 42, a citizen of China arrested Feb. 1 in Seattle, Washington, with convictions by the Superior Court of the State of Washington for drug manufacturing.
Jorge Maradiaga, 45, a citizen of El Salvador arrested Feb. 8 in Seattle, previously arrested for commercial sex abuse of a minor.
Shakhrukn Atakhojayev, 33, a citizen of Kazakhstan arrested Feb. 8 in Seattle, Washington, unlawfully present in the U.S. and considered to be a threat to public safety.

“Ensuring public safety is always of the utmost importance,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Seattle Field Office Director Drew H. Bostock. “And the enforcement actions highlighted here show that commitment.”

All three individuals will remain in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.

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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February 25, 2025Seattle, WA, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE Seattle arrests criminal aliens with DUI convictions

SEATTLE — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement recently arrested five illegal aliens with, though not limited to, convictions for DUI.

A citizen of Mexico arrested Jan. 29 in Mount Vernon, Washington, with convictions by the Skagit County District Court for DUI and felony DUI.
A citizen of Mexico arrested Jan. 29 in Bellingham, Washington, convicted by the Skagit County District Court for DUI.
A citizen of Mexico arrested Jan. 30 in Yakima, Washington, with convictions of DUI and leaving an accident.
A citizen of Guatemala arrested Feb. 14 in Bellevue, Washington, with state charges for DUI.
A citizen of Mexico arrested Feb. 19 in Lynden, Washington, with convictions by King County Superior Court for assault; Whatcom County Superior Court for assault; Whatcom County District Court for reckless driving; as well as being arrested by Washington State Patrol and Federal Way Police Department separately for DUI.

The five aliens will remain in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.

Members of the public who have information about foreign fugitives are urged to contact ICE by calling the ICE Tip Line at 1 (866) 347-2423 or internationally at 001-1802-872-6199. They can also file a tip online by completing ICE’s online tip form.

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Updated: 09/29/2025
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February 12, 2025Seattle, WA, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE Seattle arrests fugitive from El Salvador wanted in home country for murder

SEATTLE — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Jose Marin-Lozano, 47, a citizen of El Salvador wanted in his home country for a variety of charges to include homicide, Feb. 11 in Seattle.

Marin-Lozano entered the United States on an unknown date or location without inspection by an immigration official. El Salvador issued an arrest warrant for Marin-Lozano for aggravated homicide on Sept. 21, 2020 and on June 9, 2021, issued a second arrest warrant for aggravated homicide, proposition, and conspiracy in the crime of aggravated homicide.

“ICE will continue to act quickly when we learn of cases like this in our community,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Seattle Field Office Director Drew H. Bostock. “This arrest highlights the important work our officers do on a daily basis.”

Marin-Lozano will remain in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.

Members of the public can report immigration 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: 06/13/2025
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February 7, 2025Seattle, WA, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE Seattle captures illegal aliens with histories of unlawful entries into the US

SEATTLE — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as part of a joint federal law enforcement effort captured 5 illegal aliens with a history of unlawful entry into the U.S.

Fernando Nimacachi Matzar, 51, a citizen of Guatemala arrested Jan. 29 in Langley, Washington, with convictions for disorderly conduct and assault, as well as being previously removed twice to his home country.
Olin Ranulfo Navarro-Valle, 40, a citizen of Honduras arrested Jan. 29 in Sheridan, Oregon, convicted in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon for illegal reentry, previously removed to his home country.
Miguel Tomas-Antonio, 30, a citizen of Guatemala arrested Feb. 1 in Ferndale, Washington, previously removed to his home country.
Exequiel Quezada-Sanchez, 56, a citizen of Mexico arrested Feb. 1 in Ferndale, Washington, previously removed to his home country.
Gilberto Francisco Lorenzo, 44, a citizen of Guatemala arrested Feb. 1 in Portland, Oregon, convicted by the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona of illegal reentry, previously removed to his home country.

All five individuals will remain in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.

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

Learn more about ICE’s mission to increase public safety in your community on X at @EROSeattle.

Updated: 06/13/2025
February 13, 2026McAllen, TX, United StatesChild Exploitation

ICE secures 23-year sentence for dangerous repeat sex offender who sexually extorted minors with vape pens

McALLEN, Texas — Walter Wilkins, 24, of Weslaco, was sentenced to 23 years in prison for coercion and enticement of a minor Jan. 23 following an investigation conducted by ICE Homeland Security Investigations Rio Grande Valley’s Child Exploitation Task Force. Wilkins pleaded guilty to producing child sexual abuse material involving a child under 16.

“Wilkins’ actions represent the worst kind of predatory behavior, targeting and exploiting vulnerable children in our community,” said HSI San Antonio acting Special Agent in Charge John A. Pasciucco. “HSI, together with our law enforcement partners, worked tirelessly to uncover the full scope of Wilkins’ crimes and ensure he faces justice. HSI will not tolerate those who use technology to coerce, abuse and traumatize minors. Our agents remain steadfast in their resolve to pursue child predators and protect our children from those who seek to do them harm.”

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Updated: 02/13/2026
March 3, 2026Trenton, NJ, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE sets the record straight about immigration enforcement action in New Jersey

Left: Cristian Moreno-Posso, an illegal alien from Colombia with a final order of removal issued in October 2024. | Right: Jorge Luis Lemus Urliz, an illegal alien from Guatemala who entered the United States without inspection. Both are currently detained, pending removal proceedings.

TRENTON, N.J. — False reporting on a Feb. 20 immigration enforcement action in Trenton is spreading fear and confusion.

A post by U.S Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman falsely accusing ICE of “covering security cameras at a Trenton auto repair shop and detaining multiple individuals without a warrant” led to inaccurate reporting in local news and undermines public trust.

ICE did not lead this operation, cover cameras or raid an auto repair shop. The arrests were carried out by the agency’s federal partners acting on a court-ordered criminal warrant. The primary target who was arrested is Eduardo Reyes, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala wanted for aggravated assault, weapons offenses, assault by auto, leaving the scene of an accident and endangering the victim.

“Regrettably, some sanctuary politicians in New Jersey misrepresent ICE’s clear legal authority established by Congress, resorting to fearmongering and misinformation even after receiving the facts,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Newark acting Field Office Director Arthur J. Wilson Jr. “Our ICE officers and federal partners deserve recognition for their commitment to public safety, not baseless criticism. During the execution of the federal warrant, officers followed lawful procedure of notifying ICE about the individuals illegally present in the United States they encountered and arrested.”

Thanks to the coordination of our federal partners, the targeted criminal illegal alien and two other illegal aliens are being held accountable for immigration violations. ERO Newark immediately lodged an immigration detainer on Reyes and took the two others into custody: Cristian Moreno-Posso, an illegal alien from Colombia with a final order of removal issued in October 2024, and Jorge Luis Lemus Urliz, an illegal alien from Guatemala who entered the United States without inspection. Both are currently detained.

This deliberate misrepresentation of ICE enforcement actions as witnessed in this case is part of a coordinated campaign to incite violence and hatred against ICE personnel. As a result, ICE has experienced an 8,000% increase in death threats and a 1,421% increase in assaults against its officers.

Thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, ICE is also expanding its operations. It has achieved a 120% increase in workforce and secured funding for additional detention centers. ICE remains steadfast in its commitment to uphold the law and safeguard our communities.

Updated: 03/03/2026
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February 24, 2026Minneapolis, MN, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE Special Response Team arrests criminal illegal alien alleged sex offender and human smuggler in Minneapolis

The illegal alien had a rifle in his house at the time of his arrest

MINNEAPOLIS — During a targeted enforcement operation, an elite ICE Special Response Team arrested Roberto Garcia-De Leon, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico convicted of alien smuggling and accused of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, on Jan. 28. He has illegally entered the U.S. at least four times, and ICE arrested him with a warrant for criminal reentry, which is a felony.

“During the time he was living here illegally, Garcia-De Leon was convicted of felony alien smuggling and accused of felony sexual assault,” said ICE Director Todd M. Lyons. “ICE picked him up Jan. 28 with a warrant for illegal reentry, and when they searched his residence, they a firearm — which, as an illegal alien, he’s not allowed to possess.”

Garcia-De Leon was convicted of smuggling illegal aliens into the U.S. in 2013 and was sentenced to a year and one day in prison. On July 23, 2025, he was arrested and charged with sexual assault in Minnesota. Those charges are still pending, and this criminal illegal alien sexual predator is in the custody of the United States Marshalls Service. ICE has lodged an immigration detainer against him, and he will never be allowed to victimize our communities again.

His immigration history includes removals on May 4, 2013; July 1, 2013; and June 20, 2014. On one illegal foray into the country, he admitted he rafted across the Rio Grande River in Texas to sneak into the United States.

You 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 public safety mission on X at @ICEgov.

Updated: 02/24/2026
September 9, 2025Minneapolis, MN, United StatesHuman Rights Violators

ICE St. Paul assists in arresting 2 Minnesota men for funding and directing kidnappings, bombings, and killings overseas

MINNEAPOLIS — A federal grand jury has returned an eight-count indictment charging naturalized U.S. citizens Benedict Nwana Kuah, 51, and Pascal Kikishy Wongbi, 52, with organizing, directing, and financing kidnappings, bombings, and killings in their native country, the Republic of Cameroon.

The defendants are charged with conspiracy to kill, kidnap, maim, and injure persons abroad, conspiracy to provide material support or resources, and conspiracy to launder monetary instruments. In addition, Kuah is charged with three counts of providing material support or resources, conspiracy to commit hostage taking and conspiracy to use weapons of mass destruction outside the United States.

According to the indictment, the defendants are leaders of the self-proclaimed Ambazonia Defense Forces, a group of armed fighters seeking to create a new country called “Ambazonia” in the Northwest and Southwest Regions of Cameroon. Kuah is the Chairman of the ADF’s so-called War Council. Wongbi is the Head of Defense, Department of Logistics and Human Resources of the War Council. The defendants directed “fighters” to kidnap, bomb, and kill ordinary civilians, government officials, and members of the Cameroonian security forces in order to coerce the Cameroonian Government into recognizing their legitimacy. Both defendants were actively involved in planning, financing, and directing attacks to intimidate and coerce the civilian population and to unlawfully influence the policy and conduct of the Cameroonian government.

“The defendants are alleged to have orchestrated heinous acts of violence abroad while residing in the United States, exploiting their status to fund and direct terror,” said ICE HSI St. Paul acting Special Agent in Charge Samuel Westbay. “HSI, alongside our law enforcement partners, will continue to ensure that our nation does not serve as a safe haven for those who seek to harm others or destabilize governments through violence and fear."

The HSI-led Human Rights Violators and War Crimes Center furthers the government’s efforts to identify, locate and prosecute human rights abusers in the U.S., including those who are known or suspected to have participated in persecution, war crimes, genocide, torture, extrajudicial killings, female genital mutilation, and the use or recruitment of child soldiers. Since 2003, the Human Rights Violators and War Crimes Center has issued more than 79,000 lookouts for potential perpetrators of human rights abuses and stopped over 390 human rights violators and war crimes suspects from entering the U.S.

Members of the public who have information about potential former human rights violators in the United States are urged to contact U.S. law enforcement through the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE or the online tip form. They can also email HRV.ICE@ice.dhs.gov.

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Updated: 09/09/2025
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March 7, 2025St. Paul, MN, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE St. Paul removes foreign fugitive wanted in El Salvador for child rape

MINNEAPOLIS — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement removed Oscar Alexander Cruz Rodriguez, 29, an illegally present foreign fugitive wanted in El Salvador for rape of a minor, Feb. 14.

“Criminal foreign fugitives who prey on minors are not welcome in Minnesota,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations St. Paul Field Office Director Peter Berg. “ICE is working closely with our local, state and federal law enforcement partners to help apprehend and remove dangerous criminal aliens like Rodriguez from our communities.”

Rodriguez illegally entered the U.S. without inspection on an unknown date, at an unknown location. The ICE Security Alliance for Fugitive Enforcement taskforce in El Salvador aided in the removal of Rodriguez.

Members of the public can report crimes or suspicious activity by dialing 866-347-2423 or completing the online tip form.

Learn more about ICE’s mission to increase public safety in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska on X at @EROSaintPaul.

Updated: 06/13/2025