Thread: TX-MS-13 member captured in Irving

MS-13 member captured in Irving

Dallas Star-Telegram
Friday, October 30, 2009
By BILL MILLER
wmiller@star-telegram.com

A man believed to be an illegal immigrant and a member of the notorious Mexican gang MS-13 was in a Dallas County jail Friday after a lengthy standoff in Irving with police and U.S. marshals.

Juan Manjivar, 36, was being held at the Lew Sterrett Justice Center on warrants from California for parole violations and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, according to jail records.

There also was a "hold" placed on him for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which indicates that he is suspected of being an illegal immigrant.

"The suspect has an extensive criminal history, which includes assault on police and weapons offenses, and is a confirmed member of MS-13," said Officer David Tull, Irving police spokesman.

U.S. Marshals tried to arrest Manjivar at a home in the 2200 block of Chandelle Drive on Thursday morning, Tull said.

Manjivar "fled to the second floor of the residence and barricaded himself," Tull said.

Irving police officers formed a perimeter around the home, and Sally B. Elliott Elementary School was locked down because it is "less than a block from the scene," Tull said.

"Tactical (officers) responded," Tull said. "After a several-hour standoff, the suspect was taken into custody."

No one was hurt, Tull said.

Manjivar was being held without bond because of his immigration status, according to jail records.

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Oh well...this makes me feel so much safer in my own nation...only 39,000 to go.

if that traitor guiterrez has his way, this person wont be illegal for long