WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrests last week of multiple noncitizens convicted of serious violent crimes, including homicide, rape, sexual assault of a child, and aggravated assault. The individuals, described by officials as “the worst of the worst,” were taken into custody across several states and now face removal proceedings under U.S. immigration law.
According to ICE, the enforcement actions targeted individuals with significant criminal histories who were unlawfully present in the United States. A senior Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official said the arrests reflect an ongoing commitment to prioritize the removal of convicted violent offenders. “These vicious murderers, pedophiles, rapists, and violent criminals have no place in this country,” the official stated, adding that federal authorities “will continue to fulfill the American people’s mandate to remove the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens from our country.”
Arrests Include Individuals Convicted of Severe Violent Crimes
Among those arrested in the coordinated enforcement effort were:
- Marvin Antonio Salmon, a Jamaican national, convicted of homicide and assault in Hartford, Connecticut.
- Trung Tran, a Vietnamese national, convicted in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, of multiple offenses, including first-degree rape, rape with a weapon, sodomy, aggravated assault, and cruelty toward a child.
- Tomas Pablo-Ramos, a Guatemalan national, convicted of sexual assault of a child in Dallam County, Texas.
- Santos J. Flores, a Salvadoran national, convicted of criminal sexual acts in Suffolk County, New York.
- Kent Orozco-Martinez, a Colombian national, convicted of felony breaking and entering in Wake County, North Carolina.
All five individuals are currently in ICE custody and will undergo removal proceedings in accordance with federal immigration statutes.
Enforcement Priorities Focused on Public Safety
Federal officials emphasized that the operation reflects ICE’s ongoing efforts to protect public safety by focusing enforcement on individuals who pose significant threats to communities. DHS has repeatedly highlighted its intent to prioritize the arrest and removal of noncitizens convicted of violent felonies, particularly those involving homicide, sexual assault, or crimes against children.
ICE stated that such operations are part of a broader federal strategy to enhance coordination among law enforcement agencies and ensure that individuals convicted of severe criminal offenses are identified and processed for removal in compliance with U.S. immigration law.
Officials reiterated that these enforcement efforts aim to address public safety concerns while maintaining adherence to due process standards during removal proceedings.
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