ICE arrests suspected Tren de Aragua member with history of sexual harassment

PHILADELPHIA – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Luis Gualdron-Gualdron, a citizen and national of Venezuela who previously entered the United States without inspection, Jan. 31 without incident near the Northampton County Prison shortly after an immigration detainer was not honored. Gualdron is a suspected Tren de Aragua gang member and has a criminal record in Pennsylvania, including arrests for indecent assault of a person less than 16 years of age and harassment. He will be detained in ERO custody without bond.

"The arrest of Luis Gualdron-Gualdron, a suspected Tren de Aragua gang member with a serious criminal record, exemplifies our commitment to public safety and immigration law enforcement,” said Enforcement and Removal Operations Philadelphia acting Field Office Director Brian McShane. “Working closely with our partners in Homeland Security Investigations, we will continue to ensure that those who pose a threat to our communities are apprehended and removed."

The U.S. Border Patrol arrested Gualdron near Brownsville, Texas on Dec. 13, 2023, for entering the U.S. without inspection or parole by an immigration official. He was served the next day with a notice to appear before an immigration judge charging inadmissibility and, since he was traveling with his spouse and children, released on an order of recognizance.

The Bethlehem Police Department in Pennsylvania arrested Gualdron May 27, 2024, for indecent assault without consent, indecent assault on a person less than 16 years of age, and harassment.

ICE encountered Gualdron at the Northampton County Prison in Easton, Pennsylvania, and lodged an immigration detainer with the facility on May 28, 2024.

The Court of Common Pleas of Northampton County, Pennsylvania convicted Gualdron of harassment and sentenced him to incarceration for three to six months with credit for time served.

Members of the public with information can report crimes or suspicious activity by dialing the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.

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