News Releases and Statements

Andrew Anthony Maylor, a previously deported immigrant from Jamaica, was sentenced Friday for illegally re-entering the United States without permission, after having been convicted of an aggravated felony.

Elizabeth Nevarez of Laredo, Texas, pleaded guilty Monday to money laundering for the Ibarra drug trafficking organization. This investigation was conducted by ICE's Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), along with the Drug Enforcement Administration with the assistance of Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force's Financial Investigation...

A Honduran national, Cesar Avila, was sentenced Monday to 35 years in federal prison following multiple convictions in a hostage-taking and alien-harboring conspiracy. As an illegal alien, Avila is expected to face deportation proceedings after he completes his 35-year prison sentence.

Shane Lance of Archdale, N.C., was sentenced Monday to federal prison for conspiring to distribute counterfeit pharmaceuticals and trafficking in pharmaceuticals bearing false labeling and counterfeit trademarks.

As part of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) ongoing commitment to prioritizing the removal of criminal aliens and egregious immigration law violators, 40 convicted criminal aliens, immigration fugitives and immigration violators were arrested during a three-day operation in the greater Indianapolis area.

A Mexican national, Mario Estrella, was sentenced Friday to 26 months in federal prison and two years of supervised release for illegal re-entry into the United States, following an investigation by ICE's Enforcement Removal Operations (ERO) officers.

On Thursday, U.S. Central Command's (CENTCOM's) senior enlisted leader presented U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director John Morton with a certificate of appreciation for ICE's work in recruiting, hiring and employing veterans.

A Mexican national, Juan Ramon Garza, was sentenced Monday to six years and three months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute more than 100 kilograms of marijuana, and for bond jumping (failure to appear as required).

Edmundo Antonio Monroy Rivera was sentenced Monday to five years and 10 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute nearly 10 kilograms of cocaine in a case investigated by ICE's Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), with the assistance of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

According to court documents and evidence presented at court, James Edward May II, 42, of Powhatan County, sexually abused a 4-year-old and a 7-year-old child, and produced child pornographic images using them as subjects during 2011. The images were produced using May's cell phone.

Lambert and Lovelady each pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit criminal copyright infringement.

Tomas Briones was sentenced Friday to 151 months in federal prison, following his July guilty plea to receiving child pornography.

A man, Gjergj Kol Mihilli, and his two sons were arrested by law enforcement authorities Wednesday, charged with operating a $10 million money order fraud scheme from a Chandler grocery store. The charges are the result of a joint investigation by ICE's Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation...

Law enforcement authorities arrested four individuals Thursday in connection with a May 2011 shooting that resulted in the death of a South Tucson man, Javier Bejarano. The arrests are the result of a joint investigation by Tucson Police Department's Gang Investigations Unit, and ICE's Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).

Hector Capetillo Rodriguez, 39, of Edinburg, Texas, pleaded guilty Wednesday to sexually coercing or enticing a child via text message.

Guy Martin Johnson pleaded guilty Thursday to one count of transporting child pornography. The investigation began in late January when law enforcement officials in Florida were involved in an undercover investigation targeting individuals who prey on children via the Internet using popular social media sites.

Jerry James McGee, 29, of Baltimore, was sentenced today to 30 months in prison followed by 40 years of supervised release by U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett for possessing child pornography.

In the wake of one of the worst storms to ever hit the northeastern seaboard, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Rapid Response Teams have been doing their part to assist in Hurricane Sandy's aftermath.

Applications named unwitting hospitals and non-profit organizations as prospective employers

So far, the probe has identified two victims who paid more than $5,000 for what they believed were legitimate immigration services.

Sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 15, 2013.

McCalla Corporation agreed to plead guilty Wednesday to an immigration charge after a federal investigation showed that the manager of one of its McDonald's restaurants in Wichita was an illegal alien.

An Indiana man, Steven Raines, pleaded guilty last week to attempted coercion and enticement to engage in unlawful sexual activity with a minor child, and distributing child pornography.

A Bay Area man was sentenced Monday to 15 months in federal prison for selling sensitive microwave amplifiers to the People's Republic of China following a multi-agency probe by ICE's Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Export Enforcement, the FBI and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

A Canadian police officer, Geoffrey Purdie, pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges that he used his position to smuggle drugs and other contraband into Canada. The investigation is being conducted by members of Buffalo's Border Enforcement Security Task Force (BEST).