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Yahoo
18 hours ago
- Yahoo
Man arrested by ICE in Connecticut was wanted for murder in Mexico
CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — A man wanted for allegedly murdering a law enforcement officer in Mexico was arrested while attempting to hide out in Connecticut, according to Homeland Security officials Tuesday. Officials said Orlando Diaz-Cebada- also known as 'El Leches'- is an undocumented immigrant from Mexico and member of a gang known for drug trafficking, the Los Pochos gang. He was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement on June 12. Woman detained by ICE in New Haven, officials say 'Thanks to our brave ICE law enforcement and federal partners, this criminal illegal alien fugitive wanted for murdering a law enforcement official in Mexico is off America's streets. This heinous murderer attempted to evade justice by hiding out in Connecticut,' Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement. Homeland Security officials said Mexican authorities had an arrest warrant for Diaz-Cebada, for aggravated homicide as of April 23, 2024. He was previously deported by U.S. Border Patrol on May 22, 2024, after illegally entering the U.S. He was deported again two days later when he allegedly attempted to re-enter the U.S. Officials said he illegally re-entered for a third time on an unknown date, and from an unknown location. This ultimately led to his arrest nearly two weeks ago. As of Tuesday, officials say he remains in ICE custody pending removal proceedings. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
New York Post
a day ago
- New York Post
ICE agents nab violent illegal migrant hiding in Connecticut after allegedly murdering Mexican police officer
Immigration agents nabbed a violent illegal migrant who was hiding in the sanctuary state of Connecticut after he allegedly beat a Mexican police officer to death. Orlando Diaz-Cebada, who is a member of the 'Los Pochos' gang which traffics drugs for the Sinaloa cartel, had been deported from the US twice after crossing the border illegally, the Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday. 'Thanks to our brave ICE law enforcement and federal partners, this criminal illegal alien fugitive wanted for murdering a law enforcement official in Mexico is off America's streets. This heinous murderer attempted to evade justice by hiding out in Connecticut,' said Assistant DHS Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. Advertisement The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Orlando Diaz-Cebada, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico wanted for murder of a law enforcement officer in his home country. DHS 'These are the types of barbaric criminal illegal aliens our brave ICE law enforcement risks their lives every day to arrest. America is no longer a safe haven for violent criminals. If you are a criminal illegal alien considering entering America illegally, don't even think about it. If you come here and break our laws, we will hunt you down. Criminals are not welcome in the United States,' she added. Mexico issued an arrest warrant on April 23, 2024, accusing Diaz-Cebada of beating a Mexican government official to death, according to DHS. Advertisement The Mexican gangbanger was deported from the US on May 22, 2024, after he crossed the border illegally. Two days later, he showed up again at the border again and was deported for a second time. But that didn't stop Diaz-Cebada, who crossed the border illegally for a third time by successfully sneaking past federal agents. He is currently in ICE custody ahead of his likely third deportation from the US, according to DHS.
