FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: October 31, 2008 Dennis D. Harkins, Deputy U.S. Marshal Public Affairs Officer (602) 920-4858   U.S. Marshals Capture and ICE DRO Officers Capture Mexican Homicide Suspect   Phoenix, AZ – The U.S. Marshals Service in collaboration with Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Detention and Removal Operations (ICE-DRO) arrested International Fugitive Jesus Gastelum. Gastelum was wanted in Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico, on homicide charges. It is alleged that Gastelum, a known gang member in Mexico, and three other associates members stabbed a man to death in 1994 in Costa Rica, Sinaloa, Mexico. After the three other men were arrested, Gastelum fled to the United States. The three men stated that Gastelum was the individual who actually did the stabbing. Authorities in Mexico contacted the U.S. Marshals’ Mexican Investigative Liaison (MIL) Unit located in Phoenix for assistance in locating and apprehending the alleged murderer. After weeks of gathering intelligence it was determined that Gastelum was now using the assumed name of Jorge Gonzales. Deputy U.S. Marshals (DUSMS), assisted by ICE-DRO observed Gastelum departing his residence and conducted a traffic stop. Upon questioning by DUSMS, Gastelum provided false identification for Jorge Gonzales. Gastelum was arrested and immediately placed into ICE custody. He will be returned to Mexican authorities pending immigration administrative proceedings. United States Marshal David Gonzales praised the work of deputies and law enforcement officers adding, “The arm of justice has no boundaries. If you are a fugitive and decide to hide in Arizona, U.S. Marshals and our partners will find you and bring you to justice. An outstanding investigation coordinated between Mexican authorities, our Mexican Investigative Liaison Unit and ICE resulted in a murderer being taken off our streets.” The U.S. Marshals Service is the nation’s oldest federal law enforcement agency. Annually, U.S. Marshals arrest more than 50 percent of all federal fugitives and serve more federal warrants than all other federal agencies combined. For more information on other USMS Top 15 fugitives and USMS Major Cases, go to www.usmarshals.gov.