06/12/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/12/2024 15:43
HOUSTON - In just a two-week span, fugitive operations officers from ERO Houston and the ERO Waco office successfully apprehended five unlawfully present noncitizens who are currently wanted for murder or homicide in the United States or abroad.
The unlawfully present fugitives arrested by ERO Houston and ERO Waco in the two-week span included:
Following the string of arrests, ERO Houston Field Office Director Bret A. Bradford explained why his fugitive operations officers are so successful at their job and commended them for all that they do to enforce our nation's immigration laws and enhance public safety.
"The ability of ERO Houston and ERO Waco fugitive operations officers to quickly translate intelligence into actionable leads that result in the arrest and removal of dangerous foreign fugitives and other criminal noncitizens from the community is unparalleled across the country," said Bradford. "In one case, they were able to successfully locate and arrest an unlawfully present murder fugitive in just seven hours, which is almost unheard of given all of the logistical hurdles and surveillance needed to safely take a dangerous fugitive like that into custody. The work that they do day in and day out to uphold the integrity of our nation's immigration laws and to bolster public safety in the community is truly inspiring and a testament to their unyielding commitment and dedication to their craft."
ERO Houston Assistant Field Office Director John D. Linscott echoed similar sentiments and credited their success to the professionalism and pride that they take in executing their mission.
"The professionalism of the officers from ERO Houston's fugitive operations teams is showcased in these arrests," said Linscott. "The quick response to locate, arrest and remove these threats from the community exhibits the pride and importance that these men and women take in their job every day."