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Make America Safe Again: ICE Arrests Multiple Child Predators in a Single Day
Over the past year, the Department of Homeland Security, under President Trump, has removed more than 700,000 criminal aliens from the United States
WASHINGTON – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced today the arrest of numerous criminal illegal aliens across the country, including multiple pedophiles.
“Yesterday, ICE arrested MULTIPLE pedophiles from across the country,” said Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis.“These monsters preyed on and victimized children. Under President Trump and Secretary Mullin, ICE is removing child predators from our country.”
Yesterday’s arrests include:
Jose Alfredo Farias-Perez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for aggravated sexual assault of a child in Dallas County, Texas.
Liew Liem Saecho, a criminal illegal alien from Laos, convicted for continuous sexual abuse of a child in Redding, California.
Erick Jovanini Gonzalez-Vargas, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for sexual abuse of a child in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Li Chen, a criminal illegal alien from China, convicted for gang assault in Brooklyn, New York.
Hamlin Antonio Maurice Reid, a criminal illegal alien from Jamaica, convicted for incest in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Americans can see more public safety threats arrested in their communities on our webpage WOW.DHS.Gov.
DHS Calls on the Public to Report Sightings of Illegal Alien and Suspect of Hit-and-Run that Killed a 68-Year-Old in Morristown, New Jersey
If you have information on the whereabouts of Wilson Adrian Morocho-Necta, contact the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE (1-866-347-2423)
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today released the following statement regarding Wilson Adrian Morocho-Necta, an illegal alien from Ecuador, who remains at-large and the lead suspect for leaving the scene of a hit-and-run in Morristown, New Jersey on March 20 that left a man dead.
According to reports, Morocho-Necta is accused of hitting a 68-year-old pedestrian, Justo Pilco-Tenesaca, and leaving him to die while pinned under a truck as he fled on foot from the scene.
Wilson Adrian Morocho-Necta
Morocho-Necta is an illegal alien from Ecuador who illegally entered the U.S. in 2019 via the southern border and was removed back to Mexico after being issued a final order of removal by a judge. He illegally re-entered the U.S. at an unknown place and time.
“We are calling on the public to report any sighting of Wilson Adrian Morocho-Necta. This illegal alien is the lead suspect in a hit and run that killed Justo Pilco-Tenesaca and remains at large,” said ActingAssistant Secretary Lauren Bis. “If anyone has information on the whereabouts of this illegal alien, thye should immediately contact ICE at 866-DHS-2-ICE.”
Morocho-Necta is at-large. Americans can report tips to our brave law enforcement to help keep their communities safe by contacting our ICE Tip Line: 866-DHS-2-ICE (1-866-347-2423).
ICE Lodges Arrest Detainer for Mexican Criminal Illegal Alien Charged with Laundering Millions of Dollars in Narcotics Trafficking
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today released the following statement regarding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodging a detainer for the arrest of Jose Alonso Paramo-Arguello, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, charged with laundering millions of dollars from drug trafficking.
On March 18, 2026, the Justice Department announcedmoney laundering charges against Paramo-Arguello. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office of Oregon, from January 2, 2024, through December 3, 2025, Arguello’s three money service businesses transferred more than $13 million in wire transfers of $500 or more to Mexico, an amount often indicative of narcotics trafficking. Of that, over $7 million was sent to locations in Mexico associated with narcotics trafficking.
The Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation provided an informant with cash to attempt to wire money to Mexico. The informant told Arguello he was a drug dealer to which Arguello responded, “You sell whatever you want, you’re a merchant, period.” From November 2025 through January 2026, Arguello laundered over $45,000 in what the informant represented as drug trafficking proceeds through 22 wire transfers. While doing so, Arguello received a 10% commission to launder the funds. Arguello referred to this commission as a bribe.
Paramo-Arguello illegally snuck into the United States and was deported in May 2003. He chose to illegally re-enter the country through the border at an unknown date and time—a felony—and has no status to be here in the United States.
"On March 18, 2026, Jose Alonso Paramo-Arguello, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, was charged with laundering millions in narcotics trafficking proceeds to Mexico. He was issued a voluntary return in 2003 and chose to commit a felony by illegally reentering the United States,” said a DHS Spokesperson. “ICE has lodged a detainer with the U.S. Marshals Service so this criminal illegal alien will never be released into the United States.Under President Trump and Secretary Mullin, we will not allow drug traffickers to profit off killing our children and grandchildren.”
The Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF), which is comprised of the Federal Bureau of Investigations, Homeland Security Investigations, Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Marshals Service, and other government law enforcement agencies, made the arrest of Paramo-Arguello. ICE lodged a detainer with the U.S. Marshals to ensure this criminal illegal alien is removed from the U.S. and not released back onto American streets.
Multi-agency coalition led by USAO of federal, state, and local law enforcement to combat and prosecute violent crime in Southwest Missouri
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Over the past week, more than 100 federal, state, and local law enforcement officers worked together with prosecutors to arrest and charge 101 individuals in federal investigations for violent crimes.
Today, the Justice Department announced the results of “Operation Spring Cleaning”, a multi-agency law enforcement operation conducted March 17th – 19th that identified, apprehended, and initiated prosecution against some of the most violent offenders in the Springfield and Joplin metropolitan areas, including Greene, Jasper, and Christian Counties. Its mission was straightforward: use existing Missouri and Midwest-based law enforcement resources in a coordinated way to serve warrants across partner agencies, arrest individuals wanted for serious crimes and identify additional evidence that supports successful prosecution.
This effort resulted in 85 federal indictments charging 101 defendants with a variety of offenses including firearms, narcotics, and sex offenses. During the investigations into these matters, law enforcement seized a total of 141 firearms, 11.21 pounds of cocaine, 1.5 pounds of fentanyl, 204.89 pounds of marijuana, 88.14 pounds of methamphetamine, and 2.06 pounds of psilocyn. Additionally, 10 arrests on state warrants were executed including an arrest for a suspect charged with murder in the first degree and a CODIS hit for an unsolved rape investigation.
“Operation Spring Cleaning is an example of the extraordinary impact that law enforcement, at all levels of government, can have when we combine our resources and focus collectively on aggressively combatting violent crime,” said U.S. Attorney R. Matthew Price.
U.S. Attorney Price thanked the partner agencies in this coordinated effort including:
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
Carthage Police Department
Christian County Sheriff’s Office
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Greene County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
Greene County Sheriff’s Office
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)
Jasper County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
Jasper County Sheriff’s Office
Joplin Police Department
Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP)
Newton County Sheriff’s Office
Nixa Police Department
Ozark Police Department
Springfield Police Department
United States Marshals Service (USMS)
Price continued, “Operation Spring Cleaning serves as a double-down on our ongoing collaboration in Southwest Missouri and a reminder that law enforcement officers, not violent criminals, control the streets of Springfield, Joplin, and all surrounding areas. We are playing offense now, and will remain on offense to confront crime and engage violent criminals at the time and place of our choosing.”
Operation Spring Cleaning was conducted by the Violent Crime Abatement Team (VCAT), a coalition of Missouri-based federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to respond to violence and gun crimes. The goal of this team is to bring significant, coordinated resources to address violent crime in the Southwest Missouri area, including federal prosecution.
This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.
The charges contained in any charging document are simply accusations, and not evidence of guilt. Evidence supporting the charges must be presented to a trial jury, whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.
Total agencies involved
18
Federal indictments
85
Defendants charged federally
101
Total firearms seized during investigations/arrests
PHOTO RELEASE: Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin Sworn In at the White House
WASHINGTON – Today, President Donald J. Trump hosted the swearing-in ceremony for the new U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin in the Oval Office. Secretary Mullin was sworn in by Attorney General Pam Bondi. He was joined by his wife, Christie, and their six children.
“I don’t care what color your state is. I don’t care if you’re red or you’re blue,” said Secretary Mullin. “At the end of the day, my job is to be Secretary of Homeland Security and to protect everybody.”
Below are photos from the historic event:
Secretary Mullin with President Donald J. Trump
Secretary Mullin with his wife Christie
Secretary Mullin is sworn in by Attorney General Pam Bondi
Secretary Mullin delivers his first remarks after he is sworn in
Secretary Mullin and his family with President Trump
ICE Arrests Child Predators, Rapists, and Domestic Abusers to Keep America Safe
Nearly 70% of illegal aliens ICE arrested across the country have criminal convictions or pending criminal charges in the U.S. alone
WASHINGTON –– U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more criminal illegal aliens across the country convicted of heinous crimes including sexual abuse of a child, rape, and assault of a family member.
“Yesterday, the heroic men and women of ICE arrested multiple child predators, rapists, domestic abusers, and other heinous criminals,” said Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis. “Under President Trump and Secretary Mullin, criminal illegal aliens are not welcome in the United States. If you come to our country illegally and break our laws, we will arrest you, deport you, and you will never return.”
Yesterday’s arrests include:
Oscar Edgardo Rogel-Gomez, a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador, convicted for sexual abuse of a child in St. George, Utah.
Alcides Ordonez-Cruz, a criminal illegal alien from Honduras, convicted for third-degree gross sexual imposition and endangering children in Van Wert County, Ohio.
Jose Gonzalez-Diaz, a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador, convicted for rape in Riverhead, New York.
Jose Vazquez-Cardoza, a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador, convicted for rape in Riverhead, New York.
Jose Simaj-Barrera, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala, convicted for assault of a family member in Harris County, Texas.
Americans can see more public safety threats arrested in their communities on our webpage WOW.DHS.Gov.
U.S. Senate Confirms Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, the United States Senate voted to confirm Markwayne Mullin as the 9th Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in a bipartisan vote of 54-45. Today, the Secretary was sworn in by President Donald J. Trump in the Oval Office.
“I want to thank President Trump and my Senate colleagues for trusting me with this crucial role,” said Secretary Markwayne Mullin. “As the Secretary of Homeland Security, I look forward to continuing President Trump’s mission to safeguard the American people and defend the homeland. My first priority is to get the Department funded so the incredible patriots that support our 22 critical agencies receive a paycheck and can continue their critical work of keeping our nation safe. DHS is bigger than any political party. It’s time to end the partisan bickering that threatens our national security and put the American people first.”
Prior to his confirmation as Secretary, Markwayne Mullin served the people of Oklahoma in the United States Senate for three years and in the United States House of Representatives for ten years, serving the 2nd Congressional district.
Before his time in Congress, Secretary Mullin was a successful businessman who owned multiple companies, including his family’s plumbing business, Mullin Plumbing. Over the past 28 years, Secretary Mullin expanded Mullin Plumbing to become the largest service company in the region, and along the way founded numerous other successful companies ranging from Mullin Environmental to Rowan’s Steakhouse.
Additionally, Secretary Mullin is a former undefeated Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter with a professional record of 5-0. He was inducted into the Oklahoma Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2016.
