ERO Houston and Waco apprehend five non-citizen illegal fugitives wanted for murder in two weeks | State News

Houston, TX – Fugitive Operations agents from ERO Houston and ERO Waco successfully apprehended five non-citizens unlawfully present and wanted for murder or homicide in the United States or abroad over a two-week period.

Fugitives present illegally arrested by ERO Houston and ERO Waco included:

– A 38-year-old Honduran national in an irregular situation, wanted in Mexico for multiple murders, apprehended on May 23 in Galveston. The arrest was made by ERO Houston Fugitive Operations agents after receiving information from the National Criminal Targeting and Analysis Center that the non-citizen was residing illegally in the Houston area and was wanted for allegedly murdering two gang members in Mexico during a botched attempt to hijack a shipment of illicit narcotics.
– A 21-year-old illegal Mexican national wanted in Veracruz, Mexico, for homicide, apprehended on May 24 in Splendora. The arrest was made by ERO Houston Fugitive Operations Agents, in conjunction with the Splendora Police Department, after officials received information from the ERO Deputy Attaché for Referrals to Mexico and the US Marshals Service indicating that the non-citizen was residing illegally in Splendora.
– A 42-year-old illegal Honduran national wanted in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, for homicide, apprehended June 3 in southwest Houston. The arrest was made by ERO Houston Fugitive Operations agents just seven hours after receiving information from ERO Atlanta that the non-citizen was wanted for homicide and had fled to Houston.
– A 41-year-old Mexican national, previously deported, wanted in Durango, Mexico, for homicide, apprehended June 4 in Waco. The arrest was made by ERO Waco Fugitive Operations agents just 12 days after receiving information from NCATC that the non-citizen was residing illegally in Waco.
– A 40-year-old Mexican national, voluntarily returned three times, wanted in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, for homicide, apprehended on June 7 in Splendora. The arrest was made by ERO Houston Fugitive Operations agents, in conjunction with the Splendora Police Department, after the non-citizen was encountered and identified as an alien fugitive wanted for murder.

Following the series of arrests, ERO Houston Field Office Director Bret A. Bradford congratulated his fugitive operations agents for their success in enforcing immigration and immigration laws. strengthening public security.

“The ability of ERO Houston and ERO Waco fugitive operations agents to quickly translate intelligence into actionable leads that result in the apprehension and deportation of dangerous alien fugitives and other non-citizen criminals of the community is unprecedented in the entire country,” Bradford said. “In one case, they were able to locate and arrest an unlawfully present murder fugitive in just seven hours, which is almost unheard of given all the logistical hurdles and surveillance required to safely arrest a dangerous fugitive like The work they do day in and day out to uphold the integrity of our nation’s immigration laws and strengthen public safety in the community is truly inspiring and a testament to their unwavering commitment and dedication. dedication to their profession.

ERO Houston Field Office Deputy Director John D. Linscott echoed similar sentiments, attributing their success to the professionalism and pride they feel in executing their mission.

“The professionalism of the ERO Houston Fugitive Operations Team agents is on display in these arrests,” Linscott said. “The rapid response to locate, arrest and remove these threats from the community is a testament to the pride and importance these men and women place in their work every day.”