I.C.E. Top Stories: Last Week 12/11/17
Top Stories: Last Week
12/08/2017
LOUISVILLE, KY
ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL
ICE arrests 22 in northern Kentucky during an operation targeting criminal aliens and immigration fugitives
During this operation which ended Dec. 7, ERO deportation officers made arrests in the following Kentucky cities: Covington (9), Erlanger (1), Florence (6), Newport (4) and Walton (2). Of those arrested, 20 are men; two are women.
12/08/2017
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL
ICE arrests 27 in western Michigan operation targeting criminal aliens, illegal re-entrants and immigration violators
Criminal convictions of those arrested during the Michigan enforcement actions included, but are not limited to assault on a police officer or probation officer, larceny, assault and battery DUI, operating while intoxicated, domestic violence, disorderly person, failure to stop at the scene of an accident, public indecency, indecent exposure, retail fraud and welfare fraud.
12/08/2017
ROCHESTER, NY
NARCOTICS
https://www.ice.gov/profiles/ice_gov...ges/camera.pnghttps://www.ice.gov/profiles/ice_gov...ideocamera.png
ICE HSI, ENTERCOM partner to produce opioid awareness PSA
On Thursday, Dec. 7, a series of public services announcements (PSA) aimed at raising awareness about opioids were launched throughout upstate New York.
12/05/2017
WASHINGTON, DC
OPERATIONAL
https://www.ice.gov/profiles/ice_gov...ges/camera.png
DHS announces progress in enforcing immigration laws, protecting Americans
Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced its end-of-year immigration enforcement numbers, the results of a year-long return to enforcing the law, upholding the integrity of our lawful immigration system, and keeping America safe. In Fiscal Year (FY) 2017, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported 310,531 apprehensions nationwide, 303,916 of which were along the Southwest border, underscoring the need for a physical barrier at the border.
12/04/2017
LAREDO, TX
HUMAN SMUGGLING/TRAFFICKING
Mexican man pleads guilty in South Texas for deadly alien transport case that killed 3
Omar Gonzalez-Herrera, 25, from Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, admitted during his Dec. 4 re-arraignment that he was hoping to be paid $1,500 in exchange for guiding a group of 14 persons across the Rio Grande River to illegally enter the United States.
https://www.ice.gov/news/top-stories...week&created=1
I.C.E. News Releases
12/11/2017
ROCHESTER, NY
HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATORS
Liberian national pleads guilty to federal charges
ROCHESTER, N.Y. - A Liberian national pleaded guilty to misprision of a felony Dec. 7, following an extensive investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and ICE’s Human Rights Violators and War Crimes Center (HRVWCC).
12/08/2017
LOUISVILLE, KY
ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL
ICE arrests 22 in northern Kentucky during an operation targeting criminal aliens and immigration fugitives
During this operation which ended Dec. 7, ERO deportation officers made arrests in the following Kentucky cities: Covington (9), Erlanger (1), Florence (6), Newport (4) and Walton (2). Of those arrested, 20 are men; two are women.
12/08/2017
SPRINGFIELD, MO
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
Missouri man pleads guilty to counterfeit airbag scheme
Aleksey Illyuk, 28, of Ozark, Missouri, pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge David P. Rush to one count of mail fraud and one count of smuggling goods into the United States.
12/08/2017
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL
ICE arrests 27 in western Michigan operation targeting criminal aliens, illegal re-entrants and immigration violators
Criminal convictions of those arrested during the Michigan enforcement actions included, but are not limited to assault on a police officer or probation officer, larceny, assault and battery DUI, operating while intoxicated, domestic violence, disorderly person, failure to stop at the scene of an accident, public indecency, indecent exposure, retail fraud and welfare fraud.
12/08/2017
ROCHESTER, NY
NARCOTICS
https://www.ice.gov/profiles/ice_gov...ges/camera.pnghttps://www.ice.gov/profiles/ice_gov...ideocamera.png
ICE HSI, ENTERCOM partner to produce opioid awareness PSA
On Thursday, Dec. 7, a series of public services announcements (PSA) aimed at raising awareness about opioids were launched throughout upstate New York.
12/07/2017
NEW YORK, NY
ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL
ICE removes Albanian fugitive convicted of murder
ERO deportation officers escorted Lul Lucaj, 41, who was removed from the United States via a commercial flight. Lucaj was expected to be transferred into the custody Albanian authorities upon arrival in the capital of Tirana, however, during his layover in Rome, Italy, Lucaj was detained by Italian law enforcement authorities after it was determined he is also wanted on criminal charges in Italy.
12/06/2017
SPRINGFIELD, MO
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
Missouri woman pleads guilty to counterfeit Louis Vuitton scheme
Tonya Virtue, 33, of Mountain Grove, Missouri, waived her right to a grand jury and pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge David P. Rush to one count of smuggling goods into the United States.
12/05/2017
WASHINGTON, DC
OPERATIONAL
https://www.ice.gov/profiles/ice_gov...ges/camera.png
DHS announces progress in enforcing immigration laws, protecting Americans
Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced its end-of-year immigration enforcement numbers, the results of a year-long return to enforcing the law, upholding the integrity of our lawful immigration system, and keeping America safe. In Fiscal Year (FY) 2017, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported 310,531 apprehensions nationwide, 303,916 of which were along the Southwest border, underscoring the need for a physical barrier at the border.
12/04/2017
LAREDO, TX
HUMAN SMUGGLING/TRAFFICKING
Last of 13 pleads guilty in South Texas to alien smuggling
Jose Francisco Morales Jr., from El Cenizo, Texas, is the last of 13 to be convicted in the conspiracy in which illegal aliens were smuggled past Border Patrol checkpoints between September 2015 and June 2017.
12/04/2017
LAREDO, TX
HUMAN SMUGGLING/TRAFFICKING
6 plead guilty in South Texas to conspiracy to transporting illegal aliens
On Dec. 4, the following defendants pleaded guilty to the smuggling charges: brothers Lucio Segundo, 31, and Christopher Segundo, 23, of Giddings, Texas. On Monday, four others entered their guilty pleas: Francisco Segura, 29, also of Giddings; Alex De La Rosa, 23, of San Marcos, Texas; Jesus Perez, 24, of La Grange; and David Cedillo, 46, of Austin.
12/04/2017
LAREDO, TX
HUMAN SMUGGLING/TRAFFICKING
Mexican man pleads guilty in South Texas for deadly alien transport case that killed 3
Omar Gonzalez-Herrera, 25, from Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, admitted during his Dec. 4 re-arraignment that he was hoping to be paid $1,500 in exchange for guiding a group of 14 persons across the Rio Grande River to illegally enter the United States.
12/04/2017
DENVER, CO
ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL
Denver-area ICE detainee passes away at local hospital
Consistent with the agency’s protocols, the appropriate state health and local law enforcement agencies have been notified about the death, as have the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General and ICE’s Office of Professional Responsibility.
12/01/2017
CHICAGO, IL
CHILD EXPLOITATION
Previously convicted Illinois sex offender sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for distributing child pornography
HSI Chicago special agents began investigating Robert J. Kasanda, 59, of Darien, Illinois, after receiving a lead from WPD. Kasanda was discovered possessing numerous explicit images of children under the age of 12 being sexually assaulted, and images and videos depicting violence being inflicted upon children.
12/01/2017
PHILADELPHIA, PA
ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL
ICE arrests Liberian man after detainer not honored
Holston Doe, a citizen of Liberia, entered the United States legally, on Feb. 25, 2004. Since that time, he has been convicted of several criminal convictions which render him removable from the country.
12/01/2017
NEW YORK, NY
ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL
ICE arrests Jamaican national wanted for robbery, attempted murder
Mwando Lloyd Pryce, 31, was admitted to the U.S. legally with a nonimmigrant visa in August 2009 with authorization to remain in the United States until Feb. 7, 2010. Pryce failed to depart the United States as required. In August 2015, Interpol issued a Red Notice for Pryce, for crimes committed while he was Police Constable in Jamaica.
11/30/2017
WASHINGTON, DC
STATEMENT
ICE Deputy Director Tom Homan's statement on verdict in Steinle case
"San Francisco’s policy of refusing to honor ICE detainers is a blatant threat to public safety and undermines the rule of law. This tragedy could have been prevented if San Francisco had simply turned the alien over to ICE, as we requested, instead of releasing him back onto the streets. It is unconscionable that politicians across this country continue to endanger the lives of Americans with sanctuary policies while ignoring the harm inflicted on their constituents. Following the conclusion of this case, ICE will work to take custody of Mr. Garcia Zarate and ultimately remove him from the country."
11/30/2017
AMARILLO, TX
NARCOTICS
Texas Panhandle man sentenced to 17 ½ years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine
Eduardo Gutierrez-Zamora, 31, of Amarillo, Texas, pleaded guilty in June 2017 to one count of conspiracy to distribute or possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine.
11/30/2017
BOSTON, MA
NARCOTICS
Massachusetts man pleads guilty to counterfeit steroid conspiracy
Philip Goodwin, 37 of Lynn, Massachusetts, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, one count of conspiracy to traffic counterfeit drugs, one count of trafficking counterfeit drugs, one count of possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, and one count of money laundering conspiracy. U.S. District Court Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton scheduled sentencing for Feb. 28, 2018.
11/30/2017
WASHINGTON, DC
STATEMENT
Statement from ICE Deputy Director Thomas D. Homan on sentencing in death of HSI Special Agent
"We remain deeply grateful for Special Agent McGuire’s service and for the selfless manner in which he lived his life. His family will always be part of the ICE family."
11/30/2017
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
DOCUMENT AND BENEFIT FRAUD
Indianapolis immigration attorney pleads guilty to fraud scheme and identity theft in relation to 'U-visa' applications
Joel Paul, 45, of Fishers, Indiana, pleaded guilty to one count each of mail fraud, immigration document fraud, and aggravated identity theft in connection with a scheme to submit fraudulent “U-visa” applications.
11/30/2017
PHOENIX, AZ
CHILD EXPLOITATION
Previously convicted sex offender sentenced to 180 months in federal prison for receiving and possessing child pornography
Dennis Hodgdon, 48, was sentenced Nov. 13 by U.S. District Judge John J. Tuchi. Once he completes the prison sentence, Hodgdon will be on supervised release for the rest of his life.
11/29/2017
WASHINGTON, DC
HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATORS
https://www.ice.gov/profiles/ice_gov...ges/camera.png
US extradites former Salvadoran official to Spain following ICE investigation
Inocente Orlando Montano, 75, formerly residing in Everett, Massachusetts, and 19 other former Salvadoran military officials were indicted in Spain for the 1989 murders of five Spanish Jesuit priests during the 10-year Salvadoran civil conflict. An arrest warrant for Montano was issued in March 2011 by a Spanish magistrate judge.
11/28/2017
MCALLEN, TX
HUMAN SMUGGLING/TRAFFICKING
Last of 6 South Texas hostage-taking defendants sentenced to more than 13 years in federal prison
Juan Perez-Alcoser, 21, from Mission, was sentenced Nov. 28 by U.S. District Judge Micaela Alvarez to 160 months in prison. At the hearing, Judge Alvarez noted that Perez-Alcoser’s behavior was slightly less culpable than the other defendants, but that it was still a serious matter. “People were stolen like merchandise,” she noted. “You’re selling people to make money,” she added when comparing the criminal behavior to that of slavery.
11/27/2017
WASHINGTON, DC
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
https://www.ice.gov/profiles/ice_gov...ges/camera.png
ICE targets fake websites on Cyber Monday
Several thousand copyright-infringing website domain names and third-party marketplace links selling counterfeit pharmaceuticals, automotive parts and other fake items to unsuspecting consumers have been criminally and administratively seized and removed in an effort that combines the resources of global law-enforcement agencies and industry.
11/27/2017
NEW YORK, NY
ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL
55 arrested in New York ICE operation, 42 released from local custody without the immigration detainers being honored
Last week’s arrestees (46 men and 9 women) included nationals from 22 countries – Mexico (20); Jamaica (5), Ecuador (4), Honduras (3), Colombia (2), Dominican Republic (2), El Salvador (2), Guatemala (2), Yemen (2), Bangladesh (1), France (1), Guyana (1), Jordan (1), Nigeria (1), Poland (1), Romania (1), Slovakia (1), Spain (1), Trinidad (1), Yemen (1), Serbia (1), Egypt (1).
Pages