Thread: 14 arrested in Lubbock during ICE enforcement

14 arrested in Lubbock during ICE enforcement

Posted: Jul 28, 2015 3:32 PM PDT
Updated: Jul 28, 2015 3:53 PM PDT
By KCBD Staff CONNECT

LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) -14 undocumented immigrants who have been convicted of crimes in the U.S. are now in custody. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrests Tuesday afternoon. Authorities arrested each of the 14 individuals in Lubbock during a four day enforcement that started on July 23rd.

According to a news release from ICE those arrested fall within ICE's enforcement priorities. Overall, their convictions include: driving while intoxicated, sex assault against a child, cocaine possession and resisting police officer.

Of the 14 arrested, five fall into ICE's Priority 1 category, which generally includes national security issues, felony or aggravated felony convictions.

Nine of those arrested during this operation were Priority 2 arrests, generally including those with three or more misdemeanor convictions (not including traffic convictions), such as sexual abuse or sexual exploitation, burglary, possession or use of a firearm, and possessing illegal drugs.

All those arrested were men; 10 are from Mexico; three are from Guatemala, and one is from Honduras. They range in age from 19 to 57 years old. All those arrested will be held locally in ICE custody as they are processed for removal or await hearings before a federal immigration judge.

"Our dedicated ICE officers play a significant role in helping make our communities safer by arresting convicted criminal aliens and removing them from the United States," said Simona L. Flores, field officer director for ERO Dallas. "By focusing our resources on the most egregious offenders, we ensure the very best use of our resources, while immediately improving public safety."

"All law enforcement officers face potentially life-threatening situations when performing their duties," said Flores. "This is especially true of our ICE officers when they target convicted criminals who are in the country illegally. The timing, strategies, and methods they employ are all aimed at ensuring the safety of everyone present."

http://www.kcbd.com/story/29654205/14-arrested-in-lubbock-during-ice-enforcement

ICE arrests 27 convicted criminal aliens in North Texas during 4-day operation
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