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April 3, 2025San Juan, PR, United StatesChild Exploitation

Former Puerto Rico police officer sentenced for child exploitation following ICE San Juan investigation

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Puerto Rico sentenced Luis Javier Pérez-Badillo, a 50-year-old man from Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, March 25 to 11 years in prison and five years of supervised release following an investigation by ICE San Juan’s Puerto Rico Crimes Against Children Task Force.

Pérez-Badillo, a former officer with the Puerto Rico Police Bureau, pleaded guilty to transportation of child pornography on Oct. 9, 2024.

From on or about Oct. 11, 2023, through Feb. 21, 2024, Pérez-Badillo used a cellular phone with internet capabilities to knowingly transport images of child pornography.

“The defendant, who was entrusted by the community to serve and protect, violated that trust by committing these crimes. As this case demonstrates, those who exploit children will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” said W. Stephen Muldrow, U.S. Attorney for the District of Puerto Rico. “The U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue to work with its law enforcement partners to aggressively investigate and prosecute individuals who exploit minors for sexual purposes.”

"The actions of this individual are a disgrace to the amazing men and women of the Puerto Rico Police Bureau. As law enforcement officers, we are entrusted with the responsibility to protect and serve, not to harm. While no sentence can ever truly undo the harm caused to the victim, it is our duty to ensure that justice is served. This 11-year sentence clearly conveys that no one, regardless of their position, is above the law. We will continue to work tirelessly to ensure the safety and well-being of our children," said ICE Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent in Charge Rebecca González-Ramos.

For more information about ICE HSI’s efforts to protect children from sexual predators, visit Project iGuardian | ICE and Know2Protect | Homeland Security, or to report suspicious activity in Puerto Rico call 787-729-6969 or the ICE tip line at 1-866-347-2423.

Updated: 05/19/2026
August 19, 2025San Diego, CA, United StatesNarcotics

Fugitive extradited from Mexico to face drug trafficking charges after ICE San Diego investigation

SAN DIEGO, Calif. - Rosa De Arcos, an alleged drug trafficker, was extradited from Mexico to the United States Aug. 8, and arraigned in federal court on charges of importing and conspiring to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine following an ICE Homeland Security Investigations probe. De Arcos fled to Mexico in 2018 alongside her co-defendant Maria Elena Urena Cervantes after being implicated in drug trafficking activities through wiretap communications and arrested in 2017 for concealing 34 pounds of fentanyl in her vehicle. Both defendants initially appeared in court but failed to attend subsequent hearings, leading to bail jumping charges and extradition efforts. Urena was extradited in December 2023 and pleaded guilty in July 2024, while De Arcos was arrested in Mexico in April 2025 after years of law enforcement efforts. De Arcos is scheduled for a status hearing Aug. 25.

“Rosa De Arcos's extradition and arraignment highlight the success of our efforts to combat transnational drug trafficking organizations,” said Shawn Gibson, Special Agent in Charge of HSI San Diego. “This case underscores HSI's unwavering commitment to pursuing justice, dismantling criminal networks, and protecting our communities from the devastating impact of dangerous narcotics. Through close collaboration with our domestic and international partners, we have demonstrated that those who attempt to evade accountability will ultimately face the full weight of the law.”

Read more on Justice.gov.

Updated: 08/19/2025
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January 31, 2025Ocala, FL, United StatesChild Exploitation

Gainesville man pleads guilty, faces life for attempting to entice a minor online, planning to meet for sex

OCALA, Fla. — A Florida man has plead guilty to charges of attempting to entice a minor on an online messaging platform to meet for sexual activity following a Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Gainesville investigation.

Alberto Christian Quiroz, 32, of Gainesville, faces a minimum sentence of 10 years, up to life, in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set.

According to court documents, Quiroz was an employee of a care agency that was contracted with the Florida Department of Children and Families to provide services for children. On July 26 and 27, 2024, Quiroz used an online messaging service to communicate with an undercover detective portraying a 14-year-old girl. Quiroz arranged to meet the undercover detective at an Ocala restaurant for sexual activity. Agents arrested Quiroz when he arrived at that location.

This case was investigated by HSI Gainesville, the Ocala Police Department, and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. It is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney William S. Hamilton.

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
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February 6, 2025Oklahoma City, OK, United StatesChild Exploitation

Guatemalan national charged with transportation, distribution and possession of child pornography following joint HSI and Oklahoma Police Department investigation

OKLAHOMA CITY — A federal complaint was recently unsealed charging Gustavo Gordillo, 41, a citizen of Guatemala, with transportation, distribution, and possession of child pornography, announced Special Agent in Charge Travis Pickard, who oversees Homeland Security operations In North Texas and Oklahoma and U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester of the Western District Oklahoma.

According to an affidavit filed in support of a criminal complaint, in July 2020, investigators with the Oklahoma City Police Department received a cyber tip after files containing child sexual abuse material were uploaded to a Google Photos account.

The affidavit alleges the suspect who uploaded the photos, later determined as Gordillo, lived in Oklahoma City. Oklahoma City police detectives investigated the tip, and others from Facebook, determining that Gordillo was communicating with a child living out of state. The affidavit further alleges Gordillo provided inappropriate materials to the minor and received inappropriate materials from the child.

In December 2024, additional investigations led law enforcement to a residence in the Oklahoma City area connected with Gordillo. Gordillo was charged by complaint on Jan. 27 and arrested by Homeland Security Investigations' (HSI) Oklahoma field office and the Oklahoma City Police Department Jan. 29. U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement's Oklahoma field office assisted in the apprehension.

Public records show Gordillo entered the United States on a temporary visa that had expired.

Gordillo faces up to sixty years in federal prison if found guilty of the charges.

This case is the result of an investigation by HSI and the Oklahoma City Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Tiffany Edgmon is prosecuting the case.

Learn more about HSI Dallas’ mission to increase public safety In Northern Texas and Oklahoma communities on X, formerly known as Twitter, at @HSI_Dallas.

Updated: 06/04/2025
January 31, 2025Providence, RI, United StatesOrganized Crime

Guatemalan national sentenced for conspiracy and illegal reentry

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A twice-deported Guatemalan national has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison on charges of conspiracy to commit interstate transportation of stolen property and illegal reentry into the United States as a result of a large-scale Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) organized retail crime case.

Marvin Estuardo Morales De Paz, 30, of Cranston, was one of as many as a dozen members of a Rhode Island-based conspiracy of individuals who traveled to home improvement and clothing stores in at least five states to commit thefts. The group then transported the stolen merchandise to Rhode Island to sell. Court documents describe Morales as being “the most consistent member” of the organized group and was present for nearly every theft and set prices and directed sales of the stolen items.

According to information presented to the court, the ring was involved in at least 35 documented thefts in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. It is estimated that members of the conspiracy stole more than $280,000 worth of merchandise. Tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of stolen goods was recovered from Morales’s residence when HSI special agents arrested him on April 11, 2024.

Morales was sentenced Jan. 31 by U.S. District Court Senior Judge William E. Smith to 30 months of incarceration to be followed by one year of supervised release. Morales will be turned over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and faces deportation upon completion of his term of incarceration.

The matter was investigated by HSI New England’s Providence Resident Agent in Charge office, with the assistance of HSI Boston and HSI Allentown, Pennsylvania. Additional assistance was provided by police departments in Providence, Coventry, Warwick, Smithfield, and Johnston in Rhode Island; Boston, Norwood, Bellingham, Marlboro, Seekonk, Avon, Auburn police departments in Massachusetts; Montville and Fairfield police departments in Connecticut; Parkesburg, Downingtown, Lebanon, Wyomissing, and Reading police departments in Pennsylvania; Nashua police department in New Hampshire; and Marlboro Police Department in New Jersey.

Updated: 02/06/2025
April 29, 2025Miami, FL, United StatesDetainee Death Notifications

Haitian national in ICE custody passes away

MIAMI — Marie Ange Blaise, a 44-year-old citizen of Haiti in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, was pronounced deceased by medical professionals at the Broward Transitional Center in Pompano Beach, Florida, April 25, at 8:35 p.m. The cause of death is under investigation.

On an unknown date and place, Blaise entered the United States without admission or parole. On Feb. 12, U.S. Customs and Border Protection encountered Blaise at the Henry E. Rohlsen International Airport in Saint Croix, U.S Virgin Islands, while attempting to board a flight to Charlotte, North Carolina. On the same date, CBP issued Blaise a Notice of Expedited Removal, charging inadmissibility as an immigrant without a valid immigrant visa. On Feb. 14, CBP transferred her to the custody of ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Miami at the San Juan staging facility, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. On Feb.21, ERO Miami transferred Blaise to ERO New Orleans custody who detained her at the Richwood Correctional Center in Oakdale, Louisiana. On April 5, ERO New Orleans transferred Blaise to ERO Miami who detained her at the BTC, in Pompano Beach, Florida.

Consistent with ICE policy, ERO Miami notified the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Office of Inspector General, and the ICE Office of Professional Responsibility via the Integrity Coordination Center. ERO Miami provided email notification of Blaise’s death to the Consulate of Haiti in Miami, Florida.

ICE makes official notifications to Congress, nongovernmental organization stakeholders, and the media upon an official report of a detained illegal alien’s death and posts a news release with relevant details on the ICE public website within two business days per agency policy. This information may be accessed in the ICE.gov Newsroom. Additionally, congressional requirements described in the DHS Appropriations Bill of 2018 require ICE to make public all reports regarding an in-custody death within 90 days. These reports may be accessed on the Detainee Death Reporting page.

ICE remains committed to ensuring that all those in its custody reside in safe, secure, and humane environments. Comprehensive medical care is provided from the moment individuals arrive and throughout the entirety of their stay. All people in ICE custody receive medical, dental and mental health screening and 24-hour emergency care at each detention facility. At no time during detention is a detained illegal alien denied emergent care.

Updated: 04/29/2025
August 11, 2025Los Angeles, CA, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

Heinous rapists arrested by ICE in Los Angeles

The pair kidnapped and sexually assaulted 6 women, aged 15 to 21, at gunpoint

LOS ANGELES — ICE, in collaboration with federal law enforcement partners, arrested Quoc Bo Pham and Dung Quoc Pham, both Vietnamese nationals, July 22 in Westminster.

This arrest was a targeted immigration enforcement initiative under the Sex Offender Arrest and Removal program, which prioritizes the identification and arrest of criminal aliens posing significant public safety threats, particularly those arrested for or convicted of sex offenses.

"The SOAR targeted enforcement effort is critical in maintaining the safety and security of our communities," said Los Angeles Enforcement and Removal Operations Field Office Director Ernesto M. Santacruz Jr. "Individuals who commit egregious crimes of a sexual nature, such as those committed by the Phams, will face prosecution to the fullest extent of the law. This program underscores our commitment to protecting the public and ensuring that those who jeopardize the well-being of others are held accountable for their actions."

Following a meticulous investigation that included surveillance of their residence and activities, both Quoc and Dung Pham were taken into custody without incident. The arrests come after both were previously convicted for heinous crimes committed in the 1980s, where they kidnapped and sexually assaulted six females, aged 15 to 21, at gunpoint. Quoc was sentenced to 64 years, and Dung to 118 years in prison; both were paroled after serving over 20 years and were added to the sex offender registry. Despite their release, both continued to engage in criminal activities.

Dung entered the United States in 1979, Quoc entered in 1975, and both were ordered removed by an immigration judge. The pair will remain in ICE custody pending removal from the U.S.

Updated: 08/11/2025
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February 10, 2025Detroit, MI, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

Homeless Venezuelan alien asks to be taken into ICE custody

DETROIT – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested a homeless, 23-year-old Venezuelan illegal alien in Detroit Feb. 6 when he entered the agency’s lobby and asked to be taken into custody, stating that if ICE did not arrest him, he would go out and commit crimes.

“We’re grateful that this individual self-reported and turned himself over to ICE before going out and threatening public safety,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Detroit Field Office Director Robert Lynch.

The Venezuelan national will remain in ICE custody pending immigration 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 Detroit’s mission to increase public safety in our Michigan and Ohio communities on X at @ERODetroit.

Updated: 06/13/2025
April 11, 2025Tampa, FL, United StatesDocument and Benefit Fraud

Honduran arrested for aggravated identity theft

TAMPA, Fla. – U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement arrested Elieser Aurelio Gomez-Zelaya, 33, an illegal alien from Honduras, March 31.

Gomez-Zelaya is charged by federal indictment in Florida with aggravated identity theft, false representation of a Social Security number, and false claim to U.S. citizenship. If convicted on all counts, the defendant faces a minimum penalty of two years, up to 12 years, in federal prison.

According to the indictment, Gomez-Zelaya misused the names and Social Security numbers of others and falsely claimed to be a United States citizens with the intent to engage unlawfully in employment.

“Identity theft is not a victimless crime, it undermines our immigration laws and poses a serious threat to the safety of our communities,” said ICE Homeland Security Investigations Tampa Assistant Special Agent in Charge Micah McCombs. “We are committed to working side-by-side with our federal, state and local partners in enforcing the law, and holding accountable those who exploit the system for personal gain.”

This case was investigated by ICE HSI Tampa, the Department of Transportation – Office of Inspector General, the Social Security Administration – Office of the Inspector General, the United States Border Patrol, the Department of Labor – Office of Inspector General, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. It will be prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Christopher F. Murray.

Updated: 04/11/2025
February 4, 2025Jacksonville, FL, United StatesNational Security, Enforcement and Removal

Honduran indicted for illegal reentry, faces 10 years in prison

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – An investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Jacksonville has led to the unsealing of an indictment in the Middle District of Florida charging an illegal alien with illegal reentry after previous deportation.

Alex Rafael Gonzalez-Morales, 35, of Honduras, faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison if convicted. His trial is set for March 3, 2025.

Gonzalez-Morales was previously convicted of unlawful reentry of a removed alien and was subsequently removed from the United States in November 2019, according to the indictment. Following his removal, Gonzalez-Morales did not receive the consent of the U.S. Attorney General or the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security to reapply for admission to the United States. Gonzalez-Morales was found to be voluntarily in the United States on Jan. 14, 2025.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Rachel Lasry.

Updated: 02/05/2025
March 4, 2025Jacksonville, FL, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

Honduran national arrested, charged with possession of counterfeit green card, illegal re-entry

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – An investigation by U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement has led to Mario Antonio Mejia-Calderon, 34, an illegal alien from Honduras, being charged with possession of a counterfeit permanent resident card – or “green card” – and illegal re-entry by a previously deported alien.

Mejia-Calderon faces a maximum penalty of 12 years in federal prison if convicted on both counts. He was arrested and ordered detained while awaiting trial.

Mejia-Calderon was found unlawfully present in the United States and in possession of a counterfeit green card on Jan. 24, after having been deported on June 11, 2013.

The case will be prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael J. Coolican.

Updated: 03/04/2025
February 25, 2025Orlando, FL, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

Honduran national arrested for illegal reentry

OCALA, Fla. – An investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has resulted in Jose Mario Abrego-Mejia, 34, an illegal alien from Honduras who was previously removed from the United States, being indicted with illegal reentry by a previously deported alien.

Abrego-Mejia, who faces a maximum penalty of two years in federal prison, is currently being detained pending the resolution of the criminal case.

Abrego-Mejia was previously removed from the U.S. in 2009 and was found to be voluntarily back in the U.S. on Aug. 31, 2022. Abrego-Mejia has not received the consent of the U.S. Attorney General or the Secretary of Homeland Security to reapply for readmission to the U.S.

This case will be prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Belkis H. Callaos.

Updated: 03/05/2025
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February 3, 2025Orlando, FL, United StatesDocument and Benefit Fraud

Honduran national sentenced to 46 months for illegally reentering the US

ORLANDO, Fla. — An illegal alien from Honduras was sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison for illegally reentering the United States after being previously deported twice following an investigation by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Orlando.

Elmer Edin Chavarria-Morales, 32, of Honduras, to 3 years and 10 months in federal prison for illegally reentering the United States after deportation. Chavarria-Morales entered a guilty plea on Aug. 28, 2024.

According to court records, Chavarria-Morales, a citizen of Honduras, was convicted of rape in Indiana state court on June 26, 2018, and was deported from the United States on Sept. 21, 2018. Chavarria-Morales reentered the United States and was convicted of illegal reentry after deportation in the Southern District of Texas on Feb. 22, 2021, and was deported from the United States a second time on Nov. 11, 2022.

Following his two deportations, Chavarria-Morales was arrested on April 2, 2024, by the Daytona Beach Police Department and was subsequently convicted of assault (domestic violence) on April 16, 2024. After his arrest, law enforcement learned that Chavarria-Morales was illegally present in the United States.

This case was investigated by HSI Orlando. It was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Diane Hu.

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
February 3, 2025Tampa, FL, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

Honduran national sentenced for illegal reentry into the US

TAMPA, Fla. – An investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has led to Jonathan Javier Godoy-Pivaral, 29, an illegal alien from Honduras who was previously deported from the United States, being sentenced to more than five months in prison for illegally reentering the U.S. Godoy-Pivaral pleaded guilty on Nov. 6, 2024.

According to court documents, Godoy-Pivaral was removed from the U.S on Feb. 26, 2018. He later unlawfully reentered the U.S. and was arrested for burglary on June 19, 2024, in Hillsborough County, Fla.

This case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Lindsey Schmidt and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Wheeler, III.

Updated: 02/03/2025