DHS Highlights Worst Illegal Aliens Arrested in Austin, Texas

WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement showcasing examples of the worst illegal aliens arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Austin, Texas, including those convicted for such crimes as second-degree murder, rape, and arson, among other atrocities.

"No matter how much sanctuary politicians try to obstruct us, the patriots of ICE will keep doing their jobs by arresting and deporting criminal illegal aliens," said Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. "In the city of Austin, Texas, ICE has arrested murderers, rapists, and arsonists. Sanctuary politicians are failing their constituents by limiting cooperation with ICE. When state, local, and federal partners work together to remove illegal aliens like these, everyone is better off."

Among the worst illegal aliens recently arrested in Austin are:

Juan Fernando Lara Saavedra, an illegal alien from Honduras, arrested by ICE on October 29. His criminal history includes a conviction for second-degree murder. He claims to have illegally entered the United States through Texas in May 2007. After an Immigration Judge issued him a final order of removal on October 22, 2014, he was deported in November 2014. He then illegally re-entered the country - a felony - at an unknown date and location.

David Alejandro Vera Belandia, an illegal alien from Venezuela, arrested by ICE on October 15. His criminal history includes a conviction for second-degree sexual assault - rape. He illegally entered the United States through Texas in September 2023, and was RELEASED into the country the Biden Administration. An Immigration Judge issued him a final order of removal on June 18, 2026.

Santiago Lopez Diaz, an illegal alien from Honduras, arrested by ICE on November 1. His criminal history includes a conviction for aggravated battery on a pregnant female. He has previously been deported FIVE times, in 2005, 2008, 2010 (twice), and 2024.

Alvaro Lopez Ayala, an illegal alien from Mexico, arrested by ICE on October 22. His criminal history includes convictions for indecent assault, aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury, aggravated assault - family - strongarm, assault, flight to avoid, marijuana possession, and fraud - illegal use of credit cards. He illegally entered the United States at an unknown date and location and has been deported twice before in 2007 and 2014, after an Immigration Judge issued him a final order of removal on June 26, 2007.

Rogelio Ramos Celedon, an illegal alien from Mexico, arrested by ICE on October 5. His criminal history includes a conviction for arson and an arrest for possession of a controlled substance. He illegally entered the United States at an unknown date and location. After an Immigration Judge issued him a final order of removal on October 27, ICE deported him on October 30.

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