ICE makes 60 arrests in New Jersey during five-day span

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 60 people in New Jersey during a five-day span, authorities announced on Monday.

The operation that ended Friday focused on people convicted of crimes such as sexual assault, child abuse, domestic violence and DUI, ICE stated. Convicted criminals made up 80 percent of those arrested.

“The success of this operation is a direct result of the full commitment of the dedicated men and women of ICE,” said John Tsoukaris, field office director for Enforcement and Removal Operations in Newark, in a press release. “We will continue to devote the full efforts of our agency to protecting citizens and enforcing federal immigration law despite challenges being pursued by politically motivated individuals.”

According to ICE, the arrests include:

In Passaic, a 24-year-old Mexican national, who has convictions of aggravated assault with bodily injury and domestic violence assault.

In Edgewater, a 32-year-old Colombian national, who has convictions of domestic violence/aggravated assault, contempt – violated domestic violence restraining order, and possession of controlled dangerous substance.

In South Bound Brook, a 47-year-old previously removed Honduran national, who has convictions of felony forgery and hindering apprehension.

In Rockaway, a 38-year-old Jamaican national, who has convictions of child abuse and domestic violence assault.

In East Orange, a 51-year-old previously removed Guatemalan national, who has convictions of distribution of controlled substance and multiple domestic violence assaults.

In Lodi, a 54-year-old Italian national, and registered sexual offender, who has convictions of sexual assault of a minor, aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, burglary and resisting arrest by force.

In West Long Branch, a 32-year-old El Salvadorian national with a warrant of removal, who has convictions of evading law enforcement officer causing serious bodily injury and pending charges of possession of marijuana.

The arrested people included nationals from Brazil, China, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Peru, and Ukraine. Arrests were made in Bergen, Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset and Union counties.

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Those arrested who are not being federally prosecuted will be processed for removal from the United States, according to ICE.

"Those who have outstanding orders of deportation, or who returned to the United States illegally after being deported, are subject to immediate removal from the country," the press release stated.

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