ICE Arrests Multiple Convicted Killers, Sex Offenders in Immigration Sweep Targeting “Worst of the Worst”

The DHS detailed several key arrests made on Thursday, showcasing the severity of the crimes committed by those apprehended. These arrests are part of a broader strategy to enhance public safety by deporting individuals with violent criminal histories.

Among those arrested were: Roque Cinto-Mejia, an illegal immigrant from Mexico convicted of manslaughter in Brooklyn, New York; Alejandro De Jesus-De La Cruz, an illegal immigrant from Mexico convicted of voluntary manslaughter in San Bernardino, California; Francisco Antonio Morales-Acencio, an illegal immigrant from Guatemala convicted of rape, assault, and battery of a family member in Fairfax, Virginia; Heriberto Mendoza-Pineda, an illegal immigrant from Mexico convicted of trafficking methamphetamine in Gwinnett County, Georgia; and Manuel Soto, an illegal immigrant from the Dominican Republic, who had faced two prior convictions for drug possession and possession of cocaine with intent to distribute in Boston, Massachusetts. These arrests represent a significant victory for law enforcement and community safety.