U.S. Department of Homeland Security

05/13/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 05/13/2026 15:54

During Police Week, ICE Arrests Murderers, Child Sex Predators, Drug Dealers, and Arsonists

This Police Week, we are honoring the service and sacrifice of our law enforcement officers who risk their lives to make our communities safer

WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more criminal illegal aliens convicted for horrific crimes including TWO counts of first-degree murder, aggravated sexual assault on a child, sex with a minor 3+ years younger, distribution of fentanyl, dealing firearms without a license, and arson.

"Despite a more than 1,300% increase in assaults, a 3,300% increase in vehicular attacks, and an 8,000% increase in death threats against them, the brave men and women of ICE continue to put their lives on the line to arrest the worst of the worst," said Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis. "Yesterday, ICE law enforcement arrested criminal illegal aliens convicted of murder, sexual assault on children, drug trafficking, and arson. This Police Week, thank the men and women of ICE law enforcement for removing criminal illegal aliens from our communities."

Yesterday's arrests include:

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Than Van Pham, a criminal illegal alien from Vietnam, convicted for TWO counts of first-degree murder in Wichita, Kansas.

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Hung Quoc Bui, a criminal illegal alien from Vietnam and member of the Asian Boys Gang, convicted for sex with minor: 3+ years younger in Superior Court of California, County of Orange.

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David Zavalz-Jaramillo, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for aggravated sexual assault of a child in Hidalgo County, Texas.

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Miguel Mejia-Santana, a criminal illegal alien from Dominican Republic, convicted for distribution of and possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl, and dealing firearms without a license in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Alejandro Paulino-Espidio, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for arson: inhabited structure/property in Fresno, California.

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

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