ICE Arrests Criminal Aliens Convicted of Murder, Sex Crimes, Drug Trafficking

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Filed March 19th, 2026

Detected March 20th, 2026

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of numerous undocumented immigrants convicted of serious crimes, including murder, sex offenses against minors, and drug trafficking. The press release highlights the agency's focus on removing individuals who have committed crimes in the United States.

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced the arrest of multiple undocumented immigrants convicted of severe offenses, including murder, lewd acts with a child, forcible sexual abuse, and drug trafficking. The operation, detailed in a press release from March 19, 2026, emphasizes the agency's commitment to removing individuals who have committed crimes within the United States, as stated by Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis. The release specifically names individuals and their convictions, such as Santos Cornelio Ramos Vasquez for lewd acts with a minor, Cesar Verduzco-Rojas for murder, Jermaine Dalton Crosley for third-degree murder, Alber Eleazar Blanco for forcible sexual abuse, and Jose Manuel Ruiz Preciado for drug trafficking.

This announcement serves as a public statement of ICE's enforcement priorities and highlights the types of criminal activities that lead to apprehension and potential deportation. While this is a press release and not a regulatory rule, it signals the agency's operational focus and may inform compliance strategies for entities that interact with or employ foreign nationals. There are no immediate compliance deadlines or required actions for regulated entities stemming directly from this announcement, but it underscores the consequences for individuals who violate immigration laws and commit crimes.

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ICE Arrests Pedophiles, Multiple Murderers, and Drug Traffickers

ICE Arrests Pedophiles, Multiple Murderers, and Drug Traffickers

Release Date: March 19, 2026
Nearly 70% of ICE arrests are of illegal aliens charged or convicted of a crime in the United States

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more criminal illegal aliens convicted for heinous crimes including murder, lewd acts with a child, forcible sexual abuse, and possession and intent to distribute methamphetamine.

**** “The media and sanctuary politicians continuously ignore the criminal illegal aliens ICE law enforcement is arresting from American neighborhoods,” said Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis. “ Yesterday alone, ICE arrested *multiple murderers, pedophiles,** and drug traffickers. President Trump has been clear: If you break the law, you will face the consequences. Criminal illegal aliens are not welcome in the U.S.”*

Yesterday’s arrests include:

Santos Cornelio Ramos Vasquez, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala and registered sex offender, convicted for TWO COUNTS of lewd or lascivious acts with a minor child under 14-years-old in Los Angeles, California.

Cesar Verduzco-Rojas, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for murder in Perris, California.

Jermaine Dalton Crosley, a criminal illegal alien from Jamaica, convicted for third-degree murder in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Alber Eleazar Blanco, a criminal illegal alien from Venezuela, convicted for forcible sexual abuse in Provo, Utah.

Jose Manuel Ruiz Preciado, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for possession and intent to distribute methamphetamine in U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas.

Americans can see more public safety threats arrested in their communities on our webpage WOW.DHS.Gov.