In a significant enforcement operation spanning multiple U.S. states, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has apprehended numerous Belizean nationals identified as high-risk offenders. This coordinated action forms part of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) ongoing “Worst of the Worst” initiative, which prioritizes the identification, arrest, and removal of undocumented immigrants convicted of severe criminal acts, particularly those involving violence and repeated offenses.
DHS officials confirmed that the operation specifically targeted individuals deemed substantial threats to community safety. The apprehended individuals, whose arrests occurred over a five-year period, are now undergoing prosecution prior to formal deportation processes. The agency emphasized that the enforcement drive is strictly based on criminal history and threat level, not nationality, applying equally to all undocumented immigrants who meet the criteria.
The list of those detained includes multiple offenders with extensive criminal records:
– Nestor Alberto Castillo (Wisconsin): Convictions for concealed weapon possession, trespassing, larceny, and bail violations.
– Jomo Avila (California): Found guilty of sexual assault, aggravated domestic assault, failure to register as a sex offender, and child molestation.
– Akeem Garnett (California): History of domestic violence, residential burglary, and illegal re-entry.
– Aaron Sabal (Pennsylvania): Weapon possession conviction.
– Marlon William Bell (California): Assault, spousal cruelty, domestic violence, and aggravated assault with a firearm.
– Carlos Gomez (Kentucky): Aggravated assault and crimes against persons.
– Francis Flowers (Mississippi): Assault, robbery, battery, and illegal re-entry.
– Shane Arnold (California): Carrying a concealed weapon and drug trafficking.
– Winston Knight (Virginia): Assault and drug possession.
– Kimala Henry (California): Drug trafficking and possession with intent to distribute marijuana.
– Ashley Rivers (Florida): Larceny and drug possession.
– Lindon Flowers (California): Terroristic threats and extortion.
– Theodore Reneau (North Carolina): Aggravated assault and illegal re-entry.
This operation underscores ICE’s continued focus on enhancing public security by removing individuals with demonstrated histories of violence and criminal behavior from communities across the United States.