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EXCLUSIVE: ICE issues detainers for alleged illegal immigrant burglars
EXCLUSIVE: Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued seven detainers for removal against illegal immigrants who allegedly committed two burglaries in Tempe and Mesa, Arizona, last week. The suspects are allegedly part of a South American Theft Group that committed two burglaries in the Phoenix area cities May 23, and they were arrested by the Scottsdale Police Department at the short-term rental the group was staying in. "Under Secretary Noem's leadership, criminal illegal aliens are being held accountable for victimizing Americans," Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement. 7 Members Of South American Theft Group Arrested For Phoenix Burglaries "ICE is working alongside partner law enforcement agencies throughout the country to ensure that South American Theft Groups — like the one allegedly responsible for burglaries in California, Oregon, Washington and Arizona — are dismantled and deported once and for all. We will not allow criminal illegal aliens to terrorize American communities," McLaughlin added. The suspects are Nicolas Rojas Leon, 23, Joan Sebastian Orozco-Vargas, 26, Andres David Sanchez-Novoa, 38, Natalia Isabella Ortiz-Daza, 26, Martha Juliana Echiverri-Guzman, 28, Lady Johanna Gueito, 32, and Angie Paola Herandez-Manrique, 25. Read On The Fox News App According to DHS, the group operates out of California but is originally from Colombia. Gun-toting Noem Joins Ice Agents To Go After Criminal Illegal Aliens In Arizona Scottsdale Police were informed by Burbank Police in California about the SATG organization May 20 after it allegedly committed other burglaries in California, Oregon and Washington. Golden State authorities shared information, like vehicle descriptions, to help them find the suspects. A French Bulldog was stolen in one of the California break-ins, and it will be returned, according to police. Click Here For More Immigration Coverage The police department was alerted to the group May 20 by the Burbank Police Department in California. It was warned about a SATG group from Colombia that had allegedly committed burglaries in California, Oregon and Washington and how it could be making its way to Arizona next. Each suspect was ordered held in the Maricopa County Jail pending "numerous criminal charges" on $150,000 cash-only bonds. Tren De Aragua Gang Member Arrested In Nyc Was 'Trying To Buy Grenades,' Noem Says South American Theft Groups have been prevalent throughout communities in California, Arizona, Colorado and nationwide, particularly in affluent areas. Although this group originated in Colombia, SATGs, like those from Chile, have triggered bipartisan calls for visa waiver program reform. A string of "dinner-time burglaries" in recent years in the Grand Canyon State has ties to SATGs, Arizona's Family reported in March 2024. When Fox News Digital reached out to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, it noted comments County Attorney Rachel Mitchell made at a press conference earlier this week before ICE formally announced the detainers. "Obviously that's a federal issue," Mitchell said when asked about the possibility of suspects being deported. "But my understanding is that there is an ICE file stop on each of the individuals." Scottsdale police said they do not comment on ICE-related matters and deferred to the county attorney's office. There are no sanctuary jurisdictions listed by the DHS in Arizona. Fox News Digital's Louis Casiano contributed to this article source: EXCLUSIVE: ICE issues detainers for alleged illegal immigrant burglars
Yahoo
26-05-2025
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7 members of South American theft group arrested for Phoenix burglaries
Seven members of a "South American Theft Group (SATG)" were arrested Friday for their involvement in two Phoenix-area burglaries, authorities said Saturday. Both heists – one in Tempe and another in Mesa – were committed on May 23, the Scottsdale Police Department said. All seven suspects were arrested on Friday at a short-term rental where they were staying, police said. Scottsdale Police were alerted to the group on May 20 by the Burbank Police Department in California. They were warned about a SATG group from Colombia that had allegedly committed burglaries in California, Oregon and Washington, and were possibly headed to Arizona. Exclusive Video: Dhs Nabs Numerous Suspects In Dramatic Sting Of Rival La Gangs Among the stolen property in California was a French Bulldog, which will be given back to its owner, police said. Read On The Fox News App Authorities in California shared the group's vehicle descriptions and other information with Arizona authorities. Scottsdale detectives eventually tracked the suspects down to the short-term rental property, police said. From May 20-22, authorities watched the group and followed them to the burglarized homes on May 23, police said. Colombian Nationals Arrested In Connection With Dozens Of Home Burglaries In Oregon: Police "They observed all seven suspects coordinate and participate in burglary activity at both locations," a police statement said. The suspects were identified as: Nicolas Rojas Leon, 23; Joan Sebastian Orozco-Vargas, 26; Andres David Sanchez-Novoa, 38; Natalia Isabella Ortiz-Daza, 26; Martha Juliana Echiverri-Guzman, 28; Lady Johanna Gueito, 32; and 25-year-old Angie Paola Herandez-Manrique. Each suspect was ordered held in the Maricopa County Jail pending "numerous criminal charges" on $150,000 cash-only article source: 7 members of South American theft group arrested for Phoenix burglaries
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26-05-2025
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7 members of South American theft group arrested for Phoenix burglaries
Seven members of a "South American Theft Group (SATG)" were arrested Friday for their involvement in two Phoenix-area burglaries, authorities said Saturday. Both heists – one in Tempe and another in Mesa – were committed on May 23, the Scottsdale Police Department said. All seven suspects were arrested on Friday at a short-term rental where they were staying, police said. Scottsdale Police were alerted to the group on May 20 by the Burbank Police Department in California. They were warned about a SATG group from Colombia that had allegedly committed burglaries in California, Oregon and Washington, and were possibly headed to Arizona. Among the stolen property in California was a French Bulldog, which will be given back to its owner, police said. Authorities in California shared the group's vehicle descriptions and other information with Arizona authorities. Scottsdale detectives eventually tracked the suspects down to the short-term rental property, police said. From May 20-22, authorities watched the group and followed them to the burglarized homes on May 23, police said. "They observed all seven suspects coordinate and participate in burglary activity at both locations," a police statement said. The suspects were identified as: Nicolas Rojas Leon, 23; Joan Sebastian Orozco-Vargas, 26; Andres David Sanchez-Novoa, 38; Natalia Isabella Ortiz-Daza, 26; Martha Juliana Echiverri-Guzman, 28; Lady Johanna Gueito, 32; and 25-year-old Angie Paola Herandez-Manrique. Each suspect was ordered held in the Maricopa County Jail pending "numerous criminal charges" on $150,000 cash-only bonds.
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25-05-2025
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Scottsdale Police announce arrest of 'South American Theft Group' members
The Brief Seven members of the alleged "South American Theft Group" were arrested on May 23. Scottsdale Police were informed by other agencies that the group was coming to Arizona ahead of time. The theft ring was tracked for multiple days and they are accused of two robberies on the same day in Mesa and Tempe. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Seven members of an alleged "South American Theft Group" (SATG) were arrested on May 23 for two burglaries. The group is accused of committing both burglaries on May 23. One was in Tempe at located near Southern Avenue and Loop 101 and the other in Mesa near Brown Road and Val Vista Drive. They are also accused of burglaries in California, Oregon and Washington. The backstory According to Scottsdale Police, they learned from other agencies the group was headed to Arizona and booked a short-term rental near Camelback and Miller roads. Police set up surveillance on the rental and followed the group as they coordinated and executed burglaries at the two homes. The home in Tempe was burglarized around 12:25 p.m. and the Mesa home was burglarized about an hour later. At 4 p.m. that day, SWAT team aided in conducting a search warrant at the property were all seven suspects were taken into custody and evidence of the burglaries was recovered by detectives. The seven suspects include five people in their 20s and two in their 30s: 23-year-old Nicolas Rojas Leon 26-year-old Joan Sebastian Orozco-Vargas 38-year-old Andres David Sanchez-Novoa 26-year-old Natalia Isabella Ortiz-Daza 28-year-old Martha Juliana Echiverri-Guzman 32-year-old Lady Johanna Gueito 25-year-old Angie Paola Herandez-Manrique What's next The stolen property, including a French Bulldog believed to be taken during a burglary in California, will be returned to the victims.
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19-02-2025
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Chilean migrants charged in Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow multimillion-dollar heists
Seven migrants from Chile have been charged in connection with a nationwide spree of burglaries that victimized high-profile athletes, including Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes, federal officials said Tuesday. A federal criminal complaint unsealed on Tuesday reveals that, since around October 2024, the migrants have been targeting athletes from the NFL and NBA – breaking into their homes while the players were away competing in games. According to the complaint, the suspects were members of a South American Theft Group (SATG). "In many circumstances, professional sports teams will publicize their schedules and locations of their games, making it easy for the SATG to know when a particular athlete on a particular professional sports team will be away from his residence," the complaint noted. Bucks' Bobby Portis Reveals Home Was Burglarized During Game Vs Cavaliers READ THE COMPLAINT: Read On The Fox News App The complaint adds four defendants to three previous suspects tied to the nationwide burglaries: Jordan Quiroga Sanchez, 22; Bastian Orellano Morales, 23; and Sergio Ortega Cabello, 38. The four other defendants are Pablo Zuniga Cartes, 24; Ignacio Zuniga Cartes, 20; Alexander Huiaguil Chavez, 24; and Bastian Jimenez Freraut, 27. In a photo released by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida, the suspects are seen posing with their stolen goods. One suspect was seen wearing Kansas City Chiefs paraphernalia. Authorities said the photo was taken at the home of a Milwaukee Bucks player on Nov. 2, 2024. Fox News Digital had previously reported that the home of Bucks' Bobby Portis was burglarized on the same date. "This is a place I've considered home," Portis wrote in a social media post following the home burglary. "While I was at my game yesterday, I had a home invasion, and they took most of my prized possessions." In other incidents on Oct. 5 and 7, 2024, the complaint details the burglary of two Kansas City Chiefs football players. Fox News Digital previously reported that the homes of Mahomes and Kelce were burglarized in October. Bengals React After Chilean Men Indicted, Take Selfie With Stolen Items In Robbery Of Joe Burrow's Home The complaint also mentions the burglaries of a Tampa Bay Buccaneers player, a Cincinnati Bengals player, and a Memphis Grizzlies player. Details of the names of the players were not immediately available. Tuesday's complaint comes more than a week after federal prosecutors named three of the seven men as suspects in the burglary of NFL player Joe Burrow's home. The seven individuals were all charged with conspiracy to commit interstate transportation of stolen property. If convicted, each would face a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison. Information on their attorneys in the federal case was not immediately available. In a memo obtained by The Associated Press, the NFL issued a security alert to teams and the NFL Players Association, warning that professional athletes in different sports have become "increasingly targeted for burglaries by organized and skilled groups." Law enforcement officials said the suspects conduct extensive surveillance on their targets' homes and have even posed as groundskeepers or joggers. Some have even attempted home deliveries. The memo urged players to take special precautions, including installing home security systems. They were also encouraged not to post live updates of their comings and goings on social media or showcasing their expensive items online. Fox News Digital's Paulina Dedaj contributed to this article source: Chilean migrants charged in Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow multimillion-dollar heists
