U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Texas recently arrested a man suspected of committing murder in Guatemala. The individual was living in Fort Worth and was apprehended without incident.
Key Facts:
- The man, identified as 37-year-old Dennis Alexander Valenzuela, was wanted in Guatemala for murder.
- ICE officers found him at his home in Fort Worth on January 31.
- Officials say he entered the U.S. illegally near Hidalgo, Texas, in June 2021.
- Valenzuela is being held at the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas.
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The Rest of The Story:
According to an official statement, ICE has been stepping up efforts to locate and detain individuals in the country illegally who pose a threat to public safety.
Acting ICE Dallas field office director Joshua Johnson explained that Valenzuela’s arrest demonstrates the agency’s focus on finding individuals with serious criminal charges.
The statement also notes that Valenzuela first came to the attention of U.S. Border Patrol agents on June 16, 2021.
At that time, agents served him a Notice to Appear for immigration proceedings.
The Guatemalan national, however, remained in the United States despite ongoing concerns about his criminal history.
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ICE is now working to ensure that Valenzuela faces the appropriate legal process for the charges in his home country.
If he is deported, Guatemalan authorities will take over the case.
ICE emphasizes that this arrest is part of a broader commitment to removing individuals who potentially endanger American communities.
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The Bottom Line:
The Valenzuela case illustrates ICE’s ongoing role in addressing cross-border criminal activity.
By coordinating with other agencies, ICE can detain individuals wanted for violent offenses before they disappear within the United States.
With Valenzuela in custody, officials say they are reaffirming public safety as their top concern.
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