ICE News Releases

Orthodontist Sentenced for Exploiting Children

ICE Homeland Security Investigations announced that orthodontist Thomas Shannon was sentenced to 60 years in prison for the sexual exploitation of at least 18 children. The investigation involved collaboration between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.

ICE Officers Stalking Case: Two Women Found Guilty

Two women were found guilty of felony stalking for following an ICE deportation officer home and livestreaming the pursuit on social media. The verdict sends a message that such criminal behavior will not be tolerated, with ICE reporting significant increases in threats and assaults against its personnel.

Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Animal Crushing Videos

A Florida man, Francisco Javier Ravelo, pleaded guilty to distributing videos depicting the physical and sexual torture of monkeys. The U.S. Attorney's Office stated he faces up to seven years in prison for his crimes following an investigation by Homeland Security Investigations.

ICE Detainee Death Notification - Afghan National

ICE announced the death of an Afghan national, Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal, who was in ICE custody for less than one day. Paktiawal had prior arrests for fraud and theft. His death is under active investigation.

Man Sentenced for Fentanyl Pill Press Operation

A Washington man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for operating a clandestine pill press that produced millions of fentanyl pills. The investigation by HSI and other agencies uncovered significant quantities of drugs and firearms. This case highlights the severe penalties for illicit drug manufacturing and distribution.

ICE Removes War Criminal and Terrorist to Ethiopia

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the removal of Solomon Bogale, a member of the Ethiopian paramilitary organization Fano, to Ethiopia. Bogale was found to have called for ethnic cleansing and was denied immigration benefits.

ICE Arrests 9 Illegal Alien Sex Offenders in California

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of nine individuals with prior sex offense convictions who were in the country illegally in California. The operation highlights ICE's ongoing efforts to remove dangerous criminals and criticizes state policies that allegedly hinder immigration enforcement.

ICE Lodges Immigration Detainer Against Alien Accused of Murder

ICE has lodged an immigration detainer against Samuel Antonio Maldonado-Erazo, an illegal alien accused of violently abusing and murdering his three-year-old nephew. Maldonado-Erazo was arrested in Florida and ICE intends to remove him upon his release from local custody.

ICE Houston Arrests Criminal Illegal Alien Child Sex Offenders

ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations in Houston announced the arrest of 414 criminal illegal aliens charged with or convicted of child sex offenses during President Trump's first year in office. This represents a significant increase compared to the previous administration, with the arrested individuals accounting for hundreds of child sex offenses and other crimes.

Syrian National Extradited for Human Smuggling Investigation

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) El Paso announced the extradition of a Syrian national, Jalal Maklad Adeeb, to the U.S. to face charges related to a human smuggling operation. Adeeb is accused of leading an international network that smuggled hundreds of individuals into the U.S. for financial gain, collecting approximately $800,000 in fees.