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May 13, 2025San Juan, PR, United StatesWorksite Enforcement

ICE arrests 53 illegal aliens at local San Juan hotel construction worksite

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement with support from the FBI, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the U.S. Marshals Service, arrested 53 illegal aliens during a targeted enforcement operation May 8.

Fifty-three Dominican nationals were arrested including seven females during the multiagency operation that took place at the La Concha Renaissance San Juan Resort hotel construction worksite. All illegal aliens are in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.

"Our goal in conducting workplace compliance inspections is to verify that businesses are not employing people who do not have permission to work in the U.S.,” said ICE Homeland Security Investigations San Juan Special Agent in Charge Rebecca González-Ramos. “We will continue our collaboration efforts with local enforcement authorities to identify businesses that are breaking the immigration laws and will remove those individuals that are illegally present in our island."

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’s 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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March 18, 2025Louisville, KY, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE arrests 81 illegal aliens as part of joint federal law enforcement operation in Kentucky, of which 25 also charged with felony criminal offenses

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 81 illegal aliens during an enhanced targeted enforcement operation March 10 to 14 which included multiple federal law enforcement agencies in Kentucky, with 25 of the aliens charged with criminal offenses including illegal reentry, illegal possession of firearms, and illegal possession of controlled substances.

Illegal aliens who were not charged criminally will be held in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.

Arrests included illegal aliens from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Cuba, India and Palau.

Among those arrested during the operation include:

A 35-year-old citizen of Honduras charged with possession of a firearm by an illegal alien and illegal reentry.
A 50-year-old citizen of Mexico charged with possession of a firearm by an illegal alien.
A 30-year-old citizen of Mexico charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking and possession of a firearm by an illegal alien.
A 45-year-old citizen of Guatemala convicted of domestic violence conviction, public intoxication, driving without a license, and DUI.
A 44-year-old citizen of India convicted of sexual misconduct with a minor, intimidation, and battery.
A 28 -year-old citizen of Mexico charged with possession of a firearm by an illegal alien.
A 32-year-old citizen of Mexico convicted of drug trafficking, possession of multiple firearms with machine gun conversion devices who is charged with possession of a firearm by an illegal alien and illegal reentry.

“Public safety relies on the expertise of ICE officers who are able to coordinate across federal agencies to accomplish these arrests,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Chicago Field Office Director Sam Olson. “Operations that lead to the arrest and detention of alien offenders can be complex and may, at times, prove to be challenging. Our agency is more than capable to meet those challenges. I’m grateful for all our federal partners here in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and we are committed, as a united group, to removing individuals from our communities who pose a threat to public safety and national security.”

Partner law enforcement participating in the operation included the FBI, Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Marshals Service and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Criminal charges by indictment or criminal complaint are pursued by the U.S. Attorney's Offices for the Western District of Kentucky and the Eastern District of Kentucky.

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

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

Updated: 06/13/2025
September 29, 2025Newark, NJ, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE arrests 9 Chilean nationals linked to South American Theft Group in New Jersey

NEWARK, N.J. — ICE Newark, with Joint Organized Crime Task Force partners from FBI Newark, arrested nine Chilean nationals in Jersey City and Princeton, New Jersey, Sept. 19. The individuals are connected to South American Theft Groups operating in New Jersey.

The individuals arrested had lawfully entered the United States; however, they violated the terms of their admission by overstaying their visas. In addition, many possess extensive criminal history involving theft and related offenses across multiple states.

“We are committed to stopping transient criminal aliens who exploit our immigration system to harm American businesses and communities,” said ERO Newark acting Field Office Director Ruben Perez. “By working closely with our law enforcement partners, ICE is dismantling South American Theft Groups and ensuring those who break our laws face justice.”

South American Theft Groups are transnational criminal organizations active in numerous countries. They are known for conducting sophisticated trade craft to conduct high end residential and business burglaries, as well as other property crimes that significantly impact communities and businesses across the United States.

“FBI Newark’s Criminal Enterprise Branch and its Joint Organized Crime Task Force remains steadfast in its effort to identify and disrupt South American Theft Groups targeting New Jersey communities,” said FBI Newark Special Agent in Charge Stefanie Roddy. “ICE ERO Newark has been a critical member of our Joint Organized Crime Task Force for many years and that partnership continues to result in substantial arrests such as these. “

Examples of those arrested include:

A Chilean national unlawfully present in the U.S. with prior arrests in Florida for petit theft, retail theft, and use of an anti-shoplifting device, as well as fraudulent credit card use in Tennessee. This criminal alien is also wanted in multiple states for similar crimes including larceny and burglary.
An active member of a South American Theft Group previously arrested for larceny in Florida and arrested again in New Jersey for receiving stolen property.
A criminal alien with prior arrests for petit larceny, grand theft, and DUI, who also has an outstanding warrant in Florida for failure to appear.
A Chilean national with an outstanding warrant for burglary in Pennsylvania.
A known associate of a South American Theft Group.

ICE is withholding the names of individuals due to an ongoing investigation.

Updated: 09/29/2025
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March 5, 2025Houston, TX, United StatesChild Exploitation

ICE arrests 9 Houston area criminal aliens in past week convicted or charged with sex offenses

HOUSTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested nine criminal aliens in the Houston area between Feb. 24 – 28 charged with, or have been convicted of, a sex offense and are amenable to removal from the U.S.

The arrests were part of a multi-agency enforcement effort conducted by ICE, the U.S. Marshals Service, the Texas Department of Public Safety – Criminal Investigation Division, and the Texas Office of Attorney General.

“Our local communities are safer as a direct result of this targeted enforcement effort,” said ICE Homeland Security Investigations Houston Special Agent in Charge Chad Plantz. “In just five days, working alongside our federal and state partners, and leveraging HSI’s unique investigative authorities and extensive expertise investigating child exploitation crimes, we were able to quickly locate and remove these criminal aliens from the community before they could reoffend.”

The arrests made during the targeted enforcement effort included:

A 39-year-old three-time deported criminal alien from El Salvador arrested Feb. 24 who is charged with for continuous sexual assault of a minor.
A 61-year-old three-time deported criminal alien from Mexico arrested Feb. 26 who was previously convicted of aggravated sexual assault of a minor, driving while intoxicated, and illegal entry.
A 55-year-old criminal alien from Cuba arrested Feb. 25 who was previously convicted of aggravated sexual assault.
A 61-year-old criminal alien from Cuba arrested Feb. 26 who was previously convicted of sexual battery with a weapon, sexual assault, kidnapping, and failure to register as a sex offender.
A 57-year-old criminal alien from Vietnam arrested Feb. 24 who was previously convicted of abduction with intent to extort money for an immoral purpose, illegal possession of a weapon, and burglary.
A 57-year-old criminal alien from Vietnam arrested Feb. 25 who was previously convicted of gross sexual imposition with a minor under the age of 13, failure to register as a sex offender, aggravated assault, carrying a prohibited weapon, and prostitution.
A 41-year-old criminal alien from Mexico arrested Feb. 26 who was previously convicted of indecency with a minor by contact, DWI, and marijuana possession.
A 72-year-old criminal alien from the Philippines arrested Feb. 25 who was previously convicted of aggravated sexual assault of a minor and cocaine possession.
A 71-year-old criminal alien from Cuba arrested Feb. 27 who was previously convicted of sexual battery of a minor.

To learn more about ICE’s mission to combat child exploitation in the Houston-area follow us on X at @HSIHouston.

Updated: 06/13/2025
August 18, 2025Los Angeles, CA, United StatesFinancial Crimes

ICE arrests 9 illegal aliens and seizes drugs, scammed gift cards at underground nightclub in California

Officials believe Asian organized crime groups facilitate financial schemes and supply dangerous drugs

LOS ANGELES — ICE Homeland Security Investigations' El Camino Real Financial Crimes Task Force arrested nine illegal aliens while executing a search warrant on an underground nightclub in El Monte on July 19. Agents also seized narcotics, drug paraphernalia, and a box containing thousands of reencoded gift cards suspected to be part of a financial scheme.

"The HSI El Camino Real Task Force is unwavering in its commitment to dismantling illegal operations, as exemplified by our recent execution of a search warrant on an underground nightclub operated by Asian organized crime," said the task force’s acting Assistant Special Agent in Charge Al Rossi. "HSI will persist in its rigorous investigations of illegal activities and steadfastly enforce immigration laws whenever violations are uncovered."

Under the warrant’s authority, federal agents searched and questioned 66 individuals. Seven of those in the United States illegally were from the People's Republic of China; one was from Malaysia, and one was from Mexico. Each is currently in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.

Since March, the team has focused on Asian organized crime in the Los Angeles area, suspecting these groups of extorting underground nightclubs in warehouses. Officials believe these clubs are centers for international drug trafficking, smuggling and money laundering, and — facilitated by Asian organized crime — they supply cocaine, ketamine and ecstasy.

HSI’s El Camino Real Financial Crimes Task Force, a multiagency task force that includes federal and state investigators focused on financial crimes in Southern California, investigated this case in partnership with the DEA, the FBI and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Updated: 08/18/2025
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March 20, 2025Philadelphia, PA, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE arrests accused child rapist in State College

PHILADELPHIA — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Julio Cesar Henao-Cordoba, a 38-year-old citizen of Colombia wanted by law enforcement authorities in Panama for aggravated rape of a child, outside his residence in State College, March 14.

“The arrest of Julio Cesar Henao-Cordoba demonstrates ICE's dedication to protecting the most vulnerable members of our communities — our children,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Philadelphia acting Field Office Director Brian McShane. “ICE remains steadfast in its mission to apprehend individuals accused of such heinous crimes, ensuring they are held accountable and that our neighborhoods remain safe for all.”

Authorities in Panama issued an arrest warrant for Henao for aggravated rape of a minor on Sept. 2, 2020.

The U.S. Border Patrol arrested Henao near Eagle Pass, Texas for entering the United States without admission or parole by an immigration official on May 26, 2022, and the next day transferred him to ICE, enrolled him in the alternatives to detention program and paroled him into the U.S.

Henao reported to ICE in York, Pennsylvania, on Aug. 23, 2022, and ICE issued him a notice to appear charging inadmissibility and terminated him from alternatives to detention due to his residence falling outside of the range of the program.

ICE detained Henao at the Clinton County Correctional Facility in McElhattan, Pennsylvania, following his arrest.

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.

Learn more about ICE Philadelphia’s mission to increase public safety in our Pennsylvania, Delaware and West Virginia communities on X: @EROPhiladelphia.

Updated: 06/13/2025
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May 14, 2025Baltimore, MD, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE arrests Afghani national convicted of assault in Maryland

BALTIMORE — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 27-year-old Afghani national Javid Ahmadi May 13 in Elkridge, Maryland. Ahmadi has been convicted of second-degree assault.

“The arrest of this criminal alien offender, who has been convicted of assault here in Maryland, highlights the ongoing threat posed by individuals who violate our immigration laws and engage in serious criminal activity after entering the United States illegally,” said ICE Baltimore acting Field Office Director Nikita Baker. “ICE Baltimore will continue to prioritize the arrest and removal of criminal aliens who endanger the safety and well-being of our Maryland communities.”

The U.S. Border Patrol apprehended Ahmadi near San Ysidro, California, Oct. 10, 2023, and served him a notice to appear. On the same date, Border Patrol released him on an order of recognizance.

On June 19, 2024, the Anne Arundel County Police Department arrested and charged Ahmadi for second-degree assault, a fourth-degree sex offense and indecent exposure. The Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County in Annapolis convicted Ahmadi for the offense of second-degree assault April 9 and sentenced him to 11 months and 29 days of confinement, but ultimately suspended his entire sentence.

Ahmadi will remain in ICE custody.

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

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

Updated: 06/13/2025
February 7, 2025Houston, TX, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE arrests alien deported 3 times, with violent criminal history, in Houston

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Harris County Sheriff’s Office arrested David Gonzalez-Martinez, a 52-year-old criminal alien from Mexico, Feb. 5 in Houston. Gonzalez is a 3-time previously deported criminal alien who is currently wanted in Harris County, Texas, for aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury.

HOUSTON – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Harris County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 3-time previously deported criminal alien Feb. 5 wanted in Harris County, Texas, for aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury.

David Gonzalez-Martinez, a 52-year-old criminal alien from Mexico, was arrested during routine daily operations in Houston and booked into the Harris County Jail. Following his arrest, ICE lodged an immigration detainer with the jail requesting to be notified in the event Gonzalez is going to be released back into the community.

“Immigration detainers are one of the most indispensable resources in the ICE officer’s toolbox,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Houston Field Office Director Bret Bradford. “They enable our officers to take direct custody of criminal aliens in the safe confines of the jail, which enhances the safety of everyone involved, and helps to eliminate unnecessary spending that would otherwise be required to go out and search for them in the community.”

Gonzalez has illegally entered the U.S. at least four times and was previously removed to Mexico by U.S. immigration officials in Sept. 2001, July 2008, and April 2015. While in the U.S. illegally, he has been convicted of several criminal offenses to include voluntarily manslaughter, aggravated assault with a weapon, possession of marijuana, and illegal re-entry.

“Violent criminal aliens like this individual who violate our nation’s system of laws with impunity are a direct threat to the safety of our communities,” said Bradford. “That danger is not lost on our officers who live and raise families in the Houston area. As a result, they are out in the field every day putting their lives on the line to track down dangerous criminal aliens and restore law and order in our communities.”

Updated: 02/10/2025
September 4, 2025San Juan, PR, United StatesChild Exploitation

ICE arrests alleged child abuser accused of preying on 5-year-olds in Puerto Rican community

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — ICE Homeland Security Investigations special agents arrested Felix Ebdiel Muñiz-Rivera, 20, of Camuy, for producing and possessing child sexual abuse material Aug. 29.

Muñiz-Rivera coerced two five-year-old girls to engage in sexually explicit conduct so he could create the material. From June through August, he also possessed images of child sexual abuse.

"The production of child sexual abuse material is considered a violent crime because of its severity and the impact of these acts to the victims,” said HSI San Juan Special Agent in Charge Rebecca C. González-Ramos. “HSI has a strong commitment with our children — to protect them — but most importantly, to give them the right tools to avoid and report these crimes. We need the community to join us in this fight, let’s protect our children together. Make a pledge to protect our minors at Know2Protect.”

Read more at Justice.gov

Updated: 09/04/2025
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April 14, 2025Miami, FL, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE arrests alleged member of Cuba’s Ministry of the Interior

MIAMI – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, along with the FBI, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, have administratively arrested a Cuban national who was unlawfully present in the United States.

Daniel Morejon Garcia, 57, was taken into custody at his residence following an investigation conducted by ICE Homeland Security Investigations. The investigation centered on fraudulent claims he allegedly made when entering the country.

During the investigation, law enforcement agents obtained official Cuban government documents and credible source information indicating that Morejon Garcia had failed to disclose his affiliations. He allegedly omitted being a member of the Cuban Communist Party and an agent of Cuba’s Ministry of the Interior in his immigration applications.

Additionally, Morejon Garcia allegedly served as the President of the National Defense Council in the Artemisa region of Cuba and being a member of the Rapid Response Brigades. These groups, composed of civilians trained and organized by the government, are designed to assist authorities during incidents of social unrest, protests, or disturbances. Authorities allege that Morejon Garcia was activated by the Cuban government during the island-wide protests on July 11, 2021. In that role, there was evidence of Morejon Garcia assaulting protesters as part of his duties.

Morejon Garcia was processed and is currently in ICE custody pending his removal from the United States.

Member​s of the public who have information about suspected human rights abusers traveling to or entering the United States are urged to call the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2423 (866-347-2434) or ​complete the online tip form. Callers may remain anonymous.

For more news and information on HSI’s efforts to enforce our nation’s immigration and customs laws follow us on X at @HSI_Miami​.

Updated: 06/13/2025
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May 19, 2025Boston, MA, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE arrests Brazilian alien charged with sex crimes against Massachusetts resident

On April 8, ICE Boston arrested Cristiano Schneider Capdevila Croxato, who has been accused of indecent assault and battery at least three times and has been convicted of similar charges.

FALL RIVER, Mass. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, in partnership with Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, arrested illegally present Brazilian national Cristiano Schneider Capdevila Croxato during a traffic stop in Fall River April 8. The 47-year-old criminal alien was convicted of assault and battery on a family or household member Nov. 19, 2024, and has a long list of criminal charges in his past.

“Mr. Schneider violated the terms of his lawful admission to the United States, and since then, he’s apparently committed a laundry list of crimes that put Massachusetts residents at risk,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde. “Boston isn’t a place for serial criminals to hide. Our officers will continue to prioritize the safety of our communities by arresting, detaining and removing criminal alien offenders to prevent them from threatening our families, friends or neighbors.”

Since Schneider entered the U.S. in November 2018, he’s been arraigned on the following charges:

Violation of an abuse prevention order on March 29, 2024.
Receiving a stolen motor vehicle on May 20, 2024.
Indecent assault and battery on a person 14 years or over on May 20, 2024.
Indecent assault and battery on a person 14 years or over — two counts — on July 12, 2024.

Schneider has a current and open restraining order and a closed restraining order. He is on active probation with the Fall River District Court until Nov. 18, 2025.

He will remain in ICE custody pending removal from the United States.

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

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

Updated: 08/15/2025