DHS Highlights Worst Illegal Aliens Arrested in Houston, Texas

WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement highlighting the worst illegal aliens arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the city of Houston, Texas, including those convicted for crimes such as willful killing of a police officer, indecency with a child by sexual contact, and driving while intoxicated.

"Sanctuary politicians are putting political power over protecting their constituents. But DHS will never stop removing dangerous illegal aliens from our communities," said Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. "In the city of Houston, Texas, we have arrested cop-killers, child molesters, and drunk drivers. The mission continues, and we won't let sanctuary politicians stop us from arresting and removing criminals like these."

Among the worst illegal aliens arrested in Houston are:

Javier Hernandez Alcon, an illegal alien from Mexico, arrested by ICE on October 20. His criminal history includes convictions for homicide - willful killing of a police officer with a weapon, burglary - forced entry of a residence, and illegal entry. After an Immigration Judge issued him a final order of removal on March 6, 2000, he was deported twice in 2000 and 2014, before illegally entering the United States for a THIRD time at an unknown date and location.

Apolinar Santibanez Avellanea, an illegal alien from Mexico, arrested by ICE on October 16. His criminal history includes convictions for murder and driving while intoxicated. He had been deported twice before, in 2008 and 2025, before illegally re-entering the country at an unknown date and location. ICE deported him on October 27, 2026.

Victor Andres Ayala Rosales, an illegal alien from El Salvador, arrested by ICE on October 12. His criminal history includes a conviction for indecency with a child by sexual contact. He illegally entered the United States at an unknown date and location.

Robert Alejandro Ortuno Guerra, an illegal alien from Venezuela, arrested by ICE on October 2. His criminal history includes convictions for third-degree cruelty to children and attempting to evade arrest with a vehicle. He illegally entered the United States through Texas in May 2023 and was arrested by the U.S. Border Patrol. He was then RELEASED into the country by the Biden Administration. An Immigration Judge issued him a final order of removal on May 2, 2024.

Jose Francis Diaz Cortez, an illegal alien from Honduras, arrested by ICE on October 27. His criminal history includes a conviction for aggravated kidnapping result in in bodily injury. He illegally entered the United States through Texas in September 2023, and was arrested by the U.S. Border Patrol. He was then RELEASED into the country by the Biden Administration. An Immigration Judge issued him a final order of removal on November 3, 2026.

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