ICE Reports Columbus Day Weekend Arrests of Noncitizens Convicted of Violent and Drug Crimes
Published Oct 13, 2026
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that over the Columbus Day weekend it arrested at least 19 noncitizens who had prior criminal convictions, including murder, child sex offenses, rape, drug distribution and driving under the influence. The agency published the name, country of origin and underlying conviction for each individual, saying it will continue such arrests even where some jurisdictions decline to honor ICE detainers.
Key points
- ICE reported arrests of at least 19 noncitizens with prior criminal convictions over the Columbus Day weekend.
- Cited convictions include murder, homicide, vehicular homicide, child sexual abuse, rape, drug trafficking, firearms possession and DUI.
- The individuals named came from Mexico, Guatemala, Ecuador, Colombia, Cuba and the Dominican Republic.
- DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said ICE will continue these arrests despite some jurisdictions not honoring ICE detainers.
- The release describes individual enforcement actions and does not announce any new rule, fee or eligibility change.
Who is affected
Noncitizens with prior criminal convictions who are subject to ICE enforcement, and the communities where the arrests occurred.
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WORST OF THE WORST: Over Columbus Day Weekend, ICE Arrests Murderers, Pedophiles, Rapists, Drug Traffickers, and Drunk Drivers
Release Date: October 13, 2026
Under President Trump and Secretary Mullin, if you break the law, you will face the consequences. Illegal aliens are not welcome in the U.S.
WASHINGTON – Over Columbus Day weekend, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more public safety threats across the country, convicted for horrendous crimes such as murder, aggravated indecent liberties with a child, second-degree rape, distribution of heroin, and driving under the influence.
“While Americans enjoyed the Columbus Day weekend, the brave patriots of ICE were on the frontlines arresting the worst of the worst from our communities, including murderers, pedophiles, rapists, drug traffickers, drunk drivers, and other public safety threats,” said Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. “Despite sanctuary politicians protecting illegal aliens and refusing to honor ICE detainers, ICE will never stop hunting down, arresting, and removing these criminals from America's streets.”
Yesterday’s arrests include:
Jose Rodriguez-Eraso, a criminal illegal alien from Colombia, convicted for murder in the course of a drug conspiracy in the Southern District of New York.
Ramon Acosta-Diaz, a criminal illegal alien from Cuba, convicted for homicide - willful kill in South Bay, Florida.
Jorge Serrano-Fernandez, a criminal illegal alien from Ecuador, convicted for aggravated vehicle homicide in Queens, New York.
Gerado Balcazar-Portillo, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala, convicted for vehicular homicide and leaving an accident in Maricopa County, Arizona.
Alberto Estrada, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for aggravated indecent liberties with a child and rape in Ellsworth, Kansas.
Henri Antonio Chay-Castro, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala, convicted for child molestation sexual assault in Providence, Rhode Island.
Victor Manuel Moralez Diaz, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for attempted sexual intercourse with a minor in Long Beach, California.
Jesus Villanueva-Carvajal, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for lewd act upon a child in Alameda, California.
Wilson Estuardo Suarez-Lesano, a criminal illegal alien from Ecuador, convicted for sexual assault – carnal abuse and attempt to commit - exploitation of a minor in New Haven, Connecticut.
Carlos Sari-Arevalo, a criminal illegal alien from Ecuador, convicted for first-degree sexual abuse: contact by forcible compulsion in Westchester County, New York.
Abraham Garcia-Aguilar, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for third-degree sex offense involving a minor in Anne Arundel, Maryland.
Jonathan Augustin-Miranda, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala, convicted for course of sexual conduct in White Plains, New York.
Eliceo Santizo-Velasquez, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala, convicted for TWO counts of second-degree rape in Sampson County, North Carolina.
Christian Eduardo Lopez-Nava, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for domestic violence, distribution of heroin, and alien in possession of a firearm in Bonny Lake, Washington.
Roberto Francisco Arcos-Aguilar, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for assault causing bodily injury, obstructing police, and driving under the influence in Gallatin County, Montana.
Oscar Suales-Carrillo, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for stalking and drug paraphernalia in Blaine County, Idaho.
Jose Posada-Ramirez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for conspiracy to violate RICO in Austin, Texas.
Londy De Jesus Nuesi-Molina, a criminal illegal alien from the Dominican Republic, convicted for robbery, prescription drug distribution, and alien in possession of a firearm in Paterson, New Jersey.
Daris Rafael Melo-Vittini, a criminal illegal alien from the Dominican Republic, convicted for possession with intent to distribute controlled substances in Boscawen, New Hampshire.
Moises Gamboa-Javalera, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for possession with intent to distribute 100 kilograms of marijuana in Washington, D.C.
Americans can see more public safety threats arrested in their communities on our webpage WOW.DHS.Gov.
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Last Updated: 10/13/2026
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