287(g) Success Stories

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – In March, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department 287(g) designated immigration officers encountered a citizen and national of Mexico arrested for the offense of sexual assault and open and gross lewdness. After being interviewed, he was determined to be an alien unlawfully present in the United States.  An immigration detainer was issued on the man pursuant to the 287(g) program. Local criminal charges are pending. 

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – In March, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department 287(g) designated immigration officers encountered a citizen and national of El Salvador who was arrested for possession of a firearm and discharging a firearm into a structure. After being interviewed, he was determined to be an alien unlawfully present in the United States.  An immigration detainer was issued on the man pursuant to the 287(g) program. Current criminal charges are pending.

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – In February, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department 287(g) jail enforcement officers encountered a citizen and national of Mexico arrested for battery with a deadly weapon (firearm). After being interviewed, he was found to be an alien unlawfully present in the United States. An immigration detainer was issued.

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – In February, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department 287(g) jail enforcement officers encountered a citizen and national of Mexico arrested for trafficking and transporting a controlled substance (methamphetamine). After being interviewed, he was found to be an alien unlawfully present in the United States.  An immigration detainer was issued.

HALL COUNTY, Ga. – In January, Hall County Sheriff's Office 287(g) jail enforcement officers interviewed a citizen and national of Guatemala following his arrest for disorderly conduct. A query of ICE databases and biometric fingerprint comparisons later determined that the individual was an ICE fugitive. A detainer was placed pending the disposition of the local criminal charges.

HALL COUNTY, Ga. – In January, Hall County Sheriff's Office 287(g) jail enforcement officers interviewed a citizen and national of Mexico following his arrest for trafficking methamphetamine. A query of ICE databases and biometric fingerprint comparisons later determined that the individual had been removed from the United States on three prior occasions. The Mexican national was processed for removal and a detainer was placed pending the disposition of the local criminal charges.

WEBER COUNTY, Utah – In January, Weber County Sheriff's Office 287(g) jail enforcement officers encountered a citizen and national of El Salvador, who was found to be an alien unlawfully present in the United States. This individual was incarcerated for the offense of theft. A query of ICE computer databases revealed that the man was previously removed from the United States on three separate occasions. The case was presented to the U.S. Attorney's Office for charges relating to illegal reentry after deportation. An immigration detainer was placed by 287(g) officers pending the disposition of the local criminal charges.

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – In December, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department 287(g) jail enforcement officers encountered a citizen and national of Mexico. After conducting an interview, officers identified him as an alien unlawfully present in the United States. An immigration detainer was issued pursuant to the individual's pending criminal charges of robbery with a deadly weapon and kidnapping.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – In December, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department jail enforcement officers encountered a citizen and national of Mexico and a lawful permanent resident of the United States, who was being detained on local criminal charges for petty theft. Further investigation revealed an extensive criminal history and prior incarceration for violations including burglary, petty theft, and possession of narcotics/controlled substances.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – In November, 287(g) Designated Immigration Officers at the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department encountered a citizen and national of Mexico at the Clark County Detention Center after his arrest for murder with a deadly weapon and attempted murder with a deadly weapon.  The individual was determined to be lawfully present in the United States after adjusting his immigration status to a lawful permanent resident in March 2003.  He is currently in the custody of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department pending the outcome of the current criminal charge. An immigration detainer was issued on him pursuant to the 287(g) program.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In November, 287(g) Designated Immigration Officers at the Davidson County Sheriff's Office encountered a citizen of Mexico, who had previously been removed, subsequent to an arrest by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department in November 2010 for possession with intent to sell a controlled substance and sale of a controlled substance, to wit: Heroin. His removal order was reinstated.  He is currently in ICE custody pending removal from the United States. 

DAVIDSON COUNTY, Tenn. – In October, designated immigration officers encountered a citizen of Honduras subsequent to his arrest by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department for rape of a child and aggravated sexual battery.  The individual had been previously ordered removed from the United States in October 2005 and failed to depart. The individual is currently in local custody and will be turned over to ICE upon completion of his pending criminal case.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – In October, designated immigration officers at the Los Angeles County Sheriff's inmate reception center encountered a citizen and national of Bulgaria subsequent to his arrest and conviction for possession and sale of a controlled substance. For this felony conviction, he was sentenced to180 days in jail and three years probation. He was also convicted in April 2011, for unlawful sex with a minor and sentenced to 124 days in jail, and for driving with a suspended license for which he was fined and placed on probation.  His immigration history shows he entered the United States as a legal permanent resident in June 1988.  He was transferred to ICE custody in October and was served with a notice to appear. His is currently in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.

HERNDON, Va. – Herndon Police Department 287(g) task force officers encountered a citizen and national of El Salvador subsequent to his arrest for an alcohol related offense.  Database checks revealed that his temporary protected status had expired and he was unlawfully present in the United States.  He had also previously been granted voluntary removal by the U.S. Border Patrol. A criminal history check revealed convictions for assault and battery, resisting arrest, destroying/injuring a vehicle and 13 misdemeanor convictions for possession of marijuana, trespassing and various alcohol related offenses.  The individual was taken into ICE custody and processed for removal.

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla – In September, 287 (g) designated immigration officers encountered a Mexican national subsequent to his arrest for driving under the influence. Database checks indicated that the individual had previously been removed from the United States after completing a five year prison sentence for first degree sexual abuse of a minor. The individual will be turned over to ICE upon completion of his current criminal charges to be removed from the United States.

DAVIDSON COUNTY, Tenn. – In September, 287(g) designated immigration officers encountered a citizen of Honduras subsequent to his arrest for driving without a license. Database checks revealed that the individual had been previously removed from the United States after being convicted of unlawful delivery of cocaine in Harris County, Texas. Additional database checks revealed that the individual had two prior removals from the United States. The individual was issued a notice of intent to reinstate his deportation order and is currently in ICE custody. A request for prosecution on charges of illegal re-entry after deportation was forwarded to the U.S. attorney and is pending approval.

CLARK COUNTY, Nev. – In September, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department 287(g) designated immigration officers encountered a citizen and national of Mexico at the Clark County Detention Center after he was arrested for second degree attempted murder with a deadly weapon. The individual stated that he entered the United States illegally and has no authorization to reside here. He is currently in custody of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department pending the outcome of the current criminal charge. An immigration detainer was placed on the individual pursuant to the 287(g) program.

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. – In August, the Collier County Sheriff's Office encountered a citizen and national from Mexico following his arrest for trafficking cocaine. The arrest occurred after law enforcement purchased 1,080.9 grams of cocaine with a street value of $39,850. Collier jail enforcement officers determined that he was illegally present in the United States. They placed an immigration detainer on him. Upon completion of his criminal case, he will be transferred into ICE custody pending removal proceedings.

LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. – Loudoun County Sheriff's Office task force officers encountered a citizen and national of Honduras at the Virginia Office of Probation and Parole. Database checks indicated that the individual has felony convictions and failed to depart the United States after he was granted a voluntary departure. The individual had ties to MS-13 and admitted to collecting money from gang members and then sending the money to support gang members in El Salvador. The individual was taken into ICE custody and processed for removal.

DAVIDSON COUNTY, Tenn. – In August, the Davidson County Sheriff's Office interviewed four individuals including three citizens and nationals of Honduras and a citizen and national of Mexico following their arrest for an attempted home invasion and aggravated robbery. Two of the individuals were shot by the elderly homeowner. All were found to be unlawfully present in the United States. Additionally, one individual was determined to have been previously removed from the United States and illegally re-entered the country. Another individual was identified as an ICE fugitive. All individuals will be transferred to ICE custody upon completion of their current case.

CLARK COUNTY, Nev. – In July, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department jail enforcement officers encountered a citizen and national of Colombia after he was arrested on charges of forgery and burglary. A systems check revealed that the individual has three prior removals from the United States. In December 2010, he was convicted of illegal re-entry after deportation and sentenced to 30 months in prison.

On Aug. 4, the ICE Liaison Fugitive Division was notified of a possible INTERPOL warrant. System checks revealed the individual had four positive INTERPOL warrants related to major con artist activities issued from the following countries: Berne, Switzerland; London, U.K.; Dublin, Ireland; and Ottawa, Canada.

Washington INTERPOL contacted the other INTERPOL offices to determine if there was an interest to extradite him. Responses are still pending.

He is detained on criminal charges at the Clark County Detention Center in Las Vegas under the highest security level.

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. – In July, the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office jail enforcement officers interviewed a citizen and national of Mexico following her arrest for misdemeanor theft by shoplifting. Criminal records checks indicated that the individual was convicted in the 184th District Court of Harris County, Texas, for the offense of murder by omission, for which she was sentenced to five years in prison. The individual had been formally removed from the United States after being released from prison in 1994.

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – In June, designated Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) 287(g) jail enforcement officers (JEOs) encountered a female citizen and national of Nicaragua and a female citizen and national of Guatemala at the Harris County Jail. They were arrested for causing serious bodily injury to a child in connection with the death of a 4-year-old Houston girl. The 287(g) HCSO JEOs placed a detainer on the Guatemalan national because she did not have lawful status in the United States. The 287(g) JEOs will monitor the case against the Nicaraguan female because she has only been granted temporary immigration status. If convicted, the JEOs will place a detainer on the Nicaraguan women and initiate removal proceedings.

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. – In June, designated 287(g) Collier County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) JEOs encountered a citizen and national of Mexico at the Collier County Jail after he was arrested for sexual battery of a 6-year-old girl. The designated 287(g) JEOs placed a detainer him, and he was processed for removal.

SALT LAKE COUNTY, Utah – In June, designated 287(g) Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department JEOs encountered a citizen and national of Mexico at the Clark County Detention Center after he was arrested for lewdness with a minor. The victim was under 14-years-old. The Mexican national stated that he entered the United States illegally and has no authorization to reside in the country. The male is currently in custody of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department pending the outcome of the current criminal charge. Designated 287(g) JEOs placed an immigration detainer on the individual.

CLARK COUNTY, Nev. – In May, 287(g) jail enforcement officers (JEO)s at the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department encountered a citizen and national of Mexico at the Clark County Detention Center after he was arrested for four counts of sexual assault on a victim under 14 years of age. The male stated that he entered the U.S. illegally and has no authorization to reside in the United States and is currently in custody of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. The male is pending the outcome of the current criminal charge at this time. An immigration detainer was issued on the Mexican national pursuant to the 287(g) program.

DAVIDSON COUNTY, Tenn. – In May, 287(g) designated JEOs at the Davidson County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) encountered a citizen of Mexico, who was arrested by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department for two counts of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance. At the time of his arrest, he claimed to be a United States citizen. The JEOs were notified by Secure Communities interoperability that the male had a previous history with ICE and a further investigation was initiated by the DCSO 287(g) officers. Records searches revealed that the male was previously removed from the United States in 1983, 1986, and 2002 subsequent to alien smuggling investigations. In 1986, the male was convicted of aiding and abetting and illegal entry at Del Rio, TX. In 2007, the male was also convicted of three counts of theft in Milford, OH and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle in Davidson County, Tenn. The male is currently in custody of the Davidson County Sheriff's Office with a detainer placed by the JEOs.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. – In May, designated 287(g) JEOs at the Los Angeles County Jail encountered a citizen and national of Mexico, who was arrested and convicted for driving with a suspended license and was sentenced to 13 days in jail. The Mexican national admitted to entering the United States without being inspected and had a prior criminal conviction for possession of a controlled substance for sale and was sentenced to two years in prison. A detainer was placed by the JEO and he is now pending removal proceedings.

TULSA COUNTY, Okla. – In May, 287(g) designated immigration officers at Tulsa County Sheriff's Office encountered a male subject who was arrested for rape in the first degree. The subject was previously deported in December 2007 and is currently in Tulsa County Jail in Tulsa, Okla., with an immigration detainer.