ICE Arrests Alleged Sex Predator, Kidnapper, Machete-Wielder In Four-Day DC Area Operation

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other law enforcement agencies apprehended 189 criminal illegal aliens offenders in and around Washington, DC, between May 6 and May 9, according to the agency.

ICE also served inspection notices to 187 businesses in the area during the operation to ensure compliance with federal law, an ICE press statement released Tuesday reads. Some of those arrested were members of MS-13, Tren de Aragua and 18th Street gangs, ICE alleges. (RELATED: DHS Spox Touts ‘Major Success’ In Florida After Nabbing Nearly 800 Illegals In 4 Days)

ICE @EROWashington DC and law enforcement partners arrest almost 200 alien offenders during a 4-day immigration enforcement operation in Washington D.C.
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— ERO Washington D.C. (@EROWashington) May 13, 2025

One of those arrested was a 30-year-old illegal alien from El Salvador whose criminal history includes wielding a machete, according to ICE. Authorities also apprehended a 25-year-old illegal alien from Guatemala whose rap sheet includes “threat to kidnap” and “attempted possession of a prohibited weapon,” the press release reads.

Authorities also said they arrested a 36-year-old illegal alien from Mexico who has a criminal history of larceny, indecent exposure, “possession of an open container, simple assault, theft, unlawful entry, and possession of prohibited weapon – knife.” A fourth suspect, a 47-year-old Guatemalan, sported gang-affiliated tattoos on various parts of his body, according to ICE. He allegedly committed sexual assault and sexual abuse.

“The District of Columbia is exponentially safer today because of countless hours of investigative work and dedication to duty displayed by ICE Washington, D.C. and our law enforcement partners,” ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Washington, D.C. Field Office Director Russell Hott said. “Throughout this enhanced enforcement operation, we targeted the most dangerous alien offenders in some of the most crime-infested neighborhoods in the city of Washington, D.C. Evil is powerless if the good are unafraid.”

U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin Jr. credited the strong leadership and tone set by President Donald Trump and his administration for this enforcement operation. “These arrests make clear that violating our nation’s immigration laws will not be ignored,” he said.

Alien offenders who were convicted of aggravated felonies are subject to expedited deportation processes, according to ICE’s Criminal Alien Program’s fact sheet.