U.S. Department of Homeland Security

08/21/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 08/21/2026 12:29

WORST OF THE WORST: ICE Arrests Murderers, Drug Traffickers, and Other Dangerous Illegal Aliens

Under President Trump and Secretary Mullin, ICE has been unleashed to arrest and remove illegal aliens from American communities

WASHINGTON -- Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens, including those convicted for murder, conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, bringing aliens to the United States, and other despicable crimes.

"Yesterday, ICE arrested murderers, drug dealers, and other dangerous public safety threats from our communities," said Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin. "While sanctuary politicians refuse to cooperate with ICE, our brave men and women will continue to go after criminal illegal aliens to make America safe again. Under the strong leadership of President Donald J. Trump, we will always put the safety of the American people first."

Yesterday's arrests include:

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Jose Avelar-Velasquez, a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador, convicted for murder in Riverhead, New York.

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Noel Escarsega-Orquiz, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for second-degree murder in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Abdoulaye Doucoure, a criminal illegal alien from Mali, convicted for third-degree murder in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Jorge Emigdio Ortiz-Barrios, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala, convicted for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Felico Cleare, a criminal illegal alien from the Bahamas, convicted for bringing aliens to the United States for private financial gain in the Southern District of Florida.

Americans can see more public safety threats arrested in their communities on our webpage WOW.DHS.Gov.

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