ICE Arrests 9 Undocumented Immigrants with Sex Offenses in Houston Area
Between February 24 and 28, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested nine undocumented immigrants in the Houston area who have been charged with or convicted of sex offenses and are subject to removal from the United States.
Multi-Agency Enforcement Effort
This operation was part of a multi-agency enforcement effort that included ICE, the U.S. Marshals Service, the Texas Department of Public Safety, and the Texas Office of Attorney General.
Arrests
- A 39-year-old from El Salvador, arrested on February 24, charged with continuous sexual assault of a minor.
- A 61-year-old from Mexico, arrested on February 26, previously convicted of aggravated sexual assault of a minor, driving while intoxicated, and illegal entry.
- A 55-year-old from Cuba, arrested on February 25, previously convicted of aggravated sexual assault.
- A 61-year-old from Cuba, arrested on February 26, previously convicted of sexual battery with a weapon, sexual assault, kidnapping, and failure to register as a sex offender.
- A 57-year-old from Vietnam, arrested on February 24, previously convicted of abduction with intent to extort money for an immoral purpose, illegal possession of a weapon, and burglary.
- A 57-year-old from Vietnam, arrested on February 25, previously convicted of gross sexual imposition with a minor under 13, failure to register as a sex offender, aggravated assault, carrying a prohibited weapon, and prostitution.
- A 41-year-old from Mexico, arrested on February 26, previously convicted of indecency with a minor by contact, DWI, and marijuana possession.
- A 72-year-old from the Philippines, arrested on February 25, previously convicted of aggravated sexual assault of a minor and cocaine possession.
- A 71-year-old from Cuba, arrested on February 27, previously convicted of sexual battery of a minor.
Comment from ICE Agent
"Our local communities are safer as a direct result of this targeted enforcement effort. 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," said ICE Homeland Security Investigations Houston Special Agent in Charge Chad Plantz in a press release announcing the arrests.
Conclusion
The successful arrest of these nine undocumented immigrants with sex offenses is a testament to the effective collaboration between ICE and its partners in keeping communities safe. By removing these individuals from the community, authorities have prevented potential future crimes and ensured a safer environment for all citizens.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who were the nine undocumented immigrants arrested in the Houston area?
A: The nine arrested individuals were from El Salvador, Mexico, Cuba, and Vietnam.
Q: What were they charged with or convicted of?
A: They were charged with or convicted of various sex offenses, including sexual assault, sexual battery, aggravated sexual assault, and indecency with a minor by contact.
Q: What agencies were involved in the arrest operation?
A: The operation involved ICE, the U.S. Marshals Service, the Texas Department of Public Safety, and the Texas Office of Attorney General.
Q: How many days did the operation take place?
A: The operation took place over a period of five days, from February 24 to February 28.
