ICE Lodges Detainer for Illegal Alien Who Killed Two Boys in DUI Crash in South Carolina

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs

ICE Lodges Detainer for Illegal Alien Who Killed Two Boys in DUI Crash in South Carolina The crash killed 12-year-old Dereon Robinson and 9-year-old Mikhail-Lee Smith WASHINGTON – The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged an arrest detainer for an illegal alien who has been arrested for causing a deadly crash while driving under the influence and allegedly killing two boys in South Carolina. According to local reports, Eri Otoniel Roblero Perez veered off the road and hit 12-year-old Dereon James Robinson and 9-year-old Mikhail-Lee Smith, who were riding their bikes on the sidewalk. Both boys died at the hospital. The victims: 12-year-old Dereon Robinson (left) and 9-year-old Mikhail-Lee Smith (right) Perez, an illegal alien from Mexico, now faces two felony charges of DUI resulting in death, as well as charges of open container and driving without a license. The suspect: Eri Otoniel Roblero Perez “This criminal illegal alien from Mexico had no business being in our country, and now two boys are dead because he decided to drive under the influence,” said Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis. “Dereon Robinson and Mikhail-Lee Smith should still be with us today. Our prayers are with Dereon Robinson’s and Mikhail-Lee Smith’s families.” Perez entered the country illegally at an unknown date and time. He is currently being held at the Spartanburg County Detention Center and has been denied bond.

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ICE Arrests Child Abusers, Gang Members, Domestic Abusers, and Other Public Safety Threats

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs

ICE Arrests Child Abusers, Gang Members, Domestic Abusers, and Other Public Safety Threats Under President Trump and Secretary Mullin, DHS is putting America FIRST  WASHINGTON –– Yesterday, U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) arrested criminal illegal aliens convicted for child cruelty with possible injury or death, battery against spouse, kidnapping, and other horrific crimes. “Just yesterday, ICE arrested criminal illegal aliens across the country convicted for despicable crimes, including a Fullerton Tokers Town gang member,” said Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis. “Every day, DHS law enforcement is risking their lives to protect American communities. Nearly 70% of ICE arrests are of illegal aliens charged or convicted of a crime in the U.S. We will not sit and allow criminals to terrorize American citizens.” Yesterday’s arrests include: Dara Nin, a criminal illegal alien from Cambodia, convicted for child cruelty with possible injury or death in Long Beach, California. Fabricio Ruiz-Higareda, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico and Fullerton Tokers Town gang member, convicted for battery against spouse in the Superior Court of California, County of Fullerton. Debaba Raymond Alimasi, a criminal illegal alien from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, convicted for kidnapping in Ada County, Idaho. Manuel Ordonez-Chitic, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala, convicted for robbery-inflicting threating imminent bodily injury in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Kelbin Edgardo Castillo-Aguilera, a criminal illegal alien from Honduras, convicted for aggravated robbery in Dallas County, Texas. Americans can see more public safety threats arrested in their communities on our webpage WOW.DHS.Gov.

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New York Sanctuary Politicians Refuse to Honor ICE Arrest Detainer Against Illegal Alien Charged with Murder and Arson

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs

New York Sanctuary Politicians Refuse to Honor ICE Arrest Detainer Against Illegal Alien Charged with Murder and Arson This sicko set a building on fire and watched as innocent people died in the flames—including a three-year-old WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) requested that the New York City Department of Corrections (NYCDOC) not release Roman Ceron Amatitla, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, who is facing charges for murder and arson in Queens County, New York. NYCDOC has stated they WILL NOT cooperate with ICE and WILL RELEASE the illegal alien from jail back onto the streets of New York without communicating with ICE. Roman Ceron Amatitla According to the Queens County District Attorney, on March 16, Amatitla entered a three-story building at 132-05 Avery Avenue in Flushing and left approximately one minute later. He urinated in front of the building and entered the premises repeatedly. Amatitla went across the street to purchase beer and a pack of matches. He then entered the building again and set garbage on fire. This monster watched as the building filled with smoke and fire consumed the property. Four individuals—including a 3-year-old girl—died as a result of this heinous crime. Several others were injured from jumping from the building, smoke inhalation, and thermal burns. This criminal illegal alien entered the United States at an unknown date and unknown time. On April 14, ICE requested the NYCDOC not release this monster from jail back into American communities. However, because of New York’s sanctuary politicians, the NYCDOC told ICE that they will refuse to cooperate with ICE. “This monster set fire to a building and watched as innocent people, including a three-year-old, burned to death. New York City sanctuary politicians REFUSE to cooperate with ICE and are committing to RELEASING this MURDERER onto New York streets,” said Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis. “New York’s sanctuary politicians must stop putting politics above public safety. We are calling on Governor Hochul and Mayor Mamdani to commit to honoring this detainer and turning him over.” New York City’s Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an Executive Order turning New York City into a shield for violent criminal illegal aliens to reoffend and create more innocent victims. Mamdani’s action came after Governor Kathy Hochul’s legislative proposal to bar local police departments from partnering and cooperating with ICE law enforcement. As of December 1, New York’s failure to honor ICE detainers has resulted in the release of 6,947 criminal illegal aliens since January 20. The crimes of these aliens include 29 homicides, 2,509 assaults, 199 burglaries, 305 robberies, 392 dangerous drugs offenses, 300 weapons offenses, and 207 sexual predatory offenses. As of December 1, 7,113 aliens in the custody of a New York jurisdiction have an active detainer. The crimes of these aliens include 148 homicides, 717 assaults, 134 burglaries, 106 robberies, 235 dangerous drugs offenses, 152 weapons offenses, and 260 sexual predatory offenses.

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ICE Arrests Multiple Murderers, Rapists, and Pedophiles

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs

ICE Arrests Multiple Murderers, Rapists, and Pedophiles Nearly 70% of ICE arrests are of illegal aliens charged or convicted of a crime in the U.S. WASHINGTON –– Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more criminal illegal aliens convicted for horrific crimes including homicide, indecent liberties with a child, unlawful sex with a minor, and other heinous crimes. “Day in and day out, the brave men and women of ICE are risking their lives to remove criminal illegal aliens from our communities,” said Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis. “Yesterday’s arrests included murderers, pedophiles, and rapists. The media may refuse to cover it, but these are the heinous criminals we are removing from American neighborhoods every day.” Yesterday’s arrests include: Oreneile Masaka, a criminal illegal alien from Botswana, convicted for homicide and robbery with a weapon in Hillsborough County, Florida. Heber Borras, a criminal illegal alien from Cuba, convicted for attempted first-degree murder in Tampa, Florida. Jaoel Perez-Baez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for statutory rape and indecent liberties with a child in Forsyth County, North Carolina. Jose Silvino Colorado-Hernandez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for oral copulation with a person under 16, unlawful sex with minor: victim under 16 in Marysville, California.  Johnny Roberto Bautista-Garcia, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon in Harris County, Texas. Americans can see more public safety threats arrested in their communities on our webpage WOW.DHS.Gov.

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ICE Arrests Trio of Criminal Illegal Aliens Convicted of Child Sex Crimes in Minnesota in One Day

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs

ICE Arrests Trio of Criminal Illegal Aliens Convicted of Child Sex Crimes in Minnesota in One Day  Under President Trump and Secretary Mullin, we will not allow criminal illegal aliens to rape and sexually abuse children WASHINGTON – Today, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents arrested three criminal illegal aliens convicted of sex crimes against children in Minnesota in one day. “In one day, ICE law enforcement arrested THREE CONVICTED CHILD PREDATORS in Minnesota,” said Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis. “These sickos can no longer prey on innocent children. No one should want these dirtbags in their communities. President Trump and Secretary Mullin are putting the safety of children first.” The three arrests on April 14, 2026, of convicted pedophiles included: HSI special agents arrested Rene Rosario-Miranda, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala convicted of third-degree aggravated sexual abuse of a minor, in Worthington, Minnesota. HSI special agents also arrested Axel Javier Martinez-Castillo, a criminal illegal alien from Honduras, in Worthington, Minnesota. Martinez-Castillo's criminal history includes the sexual assault of a 7-year-old. HSI agents additionally arrested Rene Flores-Lue in Luverne, Minnesota. Flores-Lue, a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador, is a convicted rapist of a 5-year-old. The public can report crimes and criminal aliens like Rosario-Miranda, Martinez-Castillo, and Flores-Lue by dialing 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.

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Coast Guard Offloads Enough Cocaine to Kill More Than 1.4 Million Americans

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs

Coast Guard Offloads Enough Cocaine to Kill More Than 1.4 Million Americans $28.7 million in illicit drugs interdicted in Eastern Pacific Ocean WASHINGTON – On Thursday at Base Miami Beach, U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Tampa’s crew offloaded approximately 3,825 pounds of cocaine worth more than $28.7 million and enough to kill more than 1.4 million Americans The seized contraband was the result of two interdictions in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean through Operation Pacific Viper. “This crew's performance over the last 74 days has been nothing short of phenomenal,” said Cmdr. Joshua DiPietro, commanding officer of Tampa. “From qualifying several pilots, tie downs, Landing Safety Officers, and Helicopter Control Officers for aviation operations at the start of the patrol to seizing nearly $45 million in illicit narcotics, their teamwork during complex operations was truly impressive. They met every challenge head-on, working seamlessly with our partner agencies and international allies to disrupt transnational criminal organizations.” The following assets and crews were involved in the interdiction operations: USCGC Tampa (WMEC 902) Coast Guard Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron Joint Interagency Task Force South Coast Guard Southeast District watchstanders Coast Guard Southwest District watchstanders Since its inception under President Donald J. Trump, Operation Pacific Viper has accelerated counter-drug operations in the Eastern Pacific, a primary corridor for narcotics smuggling from Central and South America. The Coast Guard has surged cutters, aircraft, and tactical teams to interdict, seize, and disrupt the flow of cocaine and other illicit drugs. These efforts are a critical component of the broader U.S. strategy to combat narco-terrorism and dismantle transnational criminal organizations. Under the leadership of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin the men and women of the Coast Guard will continue deploying overwhelming force against the cartels, cutting off the flow of drugs into the United States, and putting an end to the cartel’s reign of terror. Recent operations have highlighted the effectiveness of this approach, including record-setting interdictions. In February, the Coast Guard marked a significant achievement by seizing 200,000 pounds of cocaine, underscoring the sustained effectiveness of Operation Pacific Viper. Since launching this operation in early August, the Coast Guard has seized over 215,000 pounds of cocaine and apprehended 160 suspected narco-traffickers. The Coast Guard’s persistent operations and rapid response have denied criminal organizations billions in illicit revenue and prevented the flow of dangerous drugs into American communities. 80% of interdictions of U.S.-bound drugs occur at sea. This underscores the importance of maritime interdiction in combatting the flow of illegal narcotics and protecting American communities from this deadly threat. U.S. Southern Command’s Joint Interagency Task Force South based in Key West conducts the detection and monitoring of aerial and maritime transit of illegal drugs. Once interdiction becomes imminent, the law enforcement phase of the operation begins, and control of the operation shifts to the U.S. Coast Guard throughout the interdiction and apprehension. Interdictions in the Eastern Pacific Ocean are performed by members of the U.S. Coast Guard under the authority and control of the Coast Guard’s Southwest District, headquartered in Alameda, California. Coast Guard Cutter Tampa is a 270-foot medium endurance cutter homeported in Portsmouth, Virginia under U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area Command.

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs

ICE Asks Governor Spanberger and Virginia Sanctuary Politicians in Arlington County to Not Release Illegal Alien Accused of Raping Woman in Northern Virginia  ICE seeks to deport Guatemalan illegal alien, accused rapist with at least 25 prior charges WASHINGTON ––U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) requested Governor Abigail Spanberger and Arlington sanctuary politicians not release Luzvin Orvando Garcia Moran, a 28-year-old criminal illegal alien from Guatemala. He is facing charges that include abduction of a person with intent to defile, sodomy by force or victim helplessness, and assault.   On April 14, 2026, ICE requested the Arlington County Jail not release this predator from jail back into American communities. According to local reports, Moran approached the victim on the early morning of April 12. When she walked away, Moran followed her and violently shoved her against a wall and physically and sexually assaulted her. The victim fought back and broke free, but Moran continued to chase after her to further assault her. Moran escaped when two good samaritans intervened, but local police later tracked him down and arrested him.  Luzvin Orvando Garcia Moran  According to Arlington County Court records, Moran has at least 25 prior charges dating back to 2020, including nine counts of being intoxicated in public, assault and battery, disorderly conduct, attempting to disarm a law enforcement officer, and several probation violations.   Moran entered the United States at an unknown date and unknown time.  Arlington County is just miles away from Sanctuary Fairfax County, where illegal aliens have committed 75% of murders in 2026.   “Virginia's sanctuary policies allowed this illegal alien to go on a crime spree,” said Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis. “Despite prior arrests by law enforcement, this criminal was released from jail multiple times before he went on to commit this heinous rape. We are calling on Arlington County sanctuary politicians and Governor Abigail Spanberger to commit to not releasing this criminal from jail back into our communities. How many more times must they release criminals into our neighborhoods to create more innocent victims?”  During her first days in office, Governor Spanberger signed executive orders banning state cooperation with ICE as well as terminating 287(g) state and local agreements. ICE is working around the clock to remove criminals with no right to be in the U.S. Americans can report tips to ICE by using the ICE Tip Line at 1-866-DHS-2-ICE (1-866-347-2423) or visiting the official ICE website at www.ice.gov.

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