U.S. Department of Homeland Security

08/21/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/21/2026 13:05

DEPORTED: DHS Deports Illegal Alien Gang Members, Including Attempted Murderers, Drunk Drivers, and Burglars

America is no longer a safe haven for illegal aliens

WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deported more illegal alien gang members from the United States, including those convicted of attempted murder, driving under the influence, and burglary.

"Last week, ICE deported more vicious illegal alien gang members from our country, including those convicted for attempted murder, driving under the influence, andburglary," said DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin. "The brave men and women of ICE work tirelessly every single day to arrest and remove illegal aliens from our communities so that we can make America safe again. America is no longer a safe haven for illegal aliens. If you are here illegally, we will find you, arrest you, and deport you."

Among the illegal alien gang members deported last week are:

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Eddy Ely Lopez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico and Surenos gang member, deported on August 12. His criminal history includes convictions for attempted murder, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, criminal street gang activity, and possession of drugs in prison.

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Marco Obdulio Sarmiento Crispin, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala and MS-13 gang member, deported on August 12. His criminal history includes arrests for homicide, drug possession, and vehicle theft.

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Candelario Gomez-Vasquez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico and Paisas gang member, deported on August 16. His criminal history includes convictions for driving under the influence of liquor, robbery, resisting an officer, and illegal re-entry, and arrests for cocaine possession and burglary.

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Julian Patino Espinoza, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico and Crips gang member, deported on August 10. His criminal history includes convictions for burglary, larceny, and illegal re-entry, and arrests for driving under the influence of liquor, drug possession, and possession of burglary tools.

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Cristian Adonay Melgar-Cermeno, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemela and Latin Kings gang member, deported on August 13. His criminal history includes convictions for driving under the influence of liquor, burglary, and obstructing police.

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