U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested five individuals in Washington state, all of whom have convictions related to driving under the influence (DUI). The arrests were made as part of ICE's ongoing efforts to enhance public safety.
The individuals include a Mexican citizen taken into custody on January 29 in Mount Vernon, with DUI and felony DUI convictions from the Skagit County District Court. Another Mexican citizen was arrested the same day in Bellingham, also convicted by the Skagit County District Court for DUI. On January 30, a Mexican citizen was apprehended in Yakima with convictions for DUI and leaving an accident scene.
Additionally, a Guatemalan citizen was detained on February 14 in Bellevue with state charges for DUI. Lastly, a Mexican citizen was arrested on February 19 in Lynden. This individual has multiple convictions: assault by King County Superior Court; assault by Whatcom County Superior Court; reckless driving by Whatcom County District Court; and separate arrests for DUI by both the Washington State Patrol and Federal Way Police Department.
All five individuals are currently held in ICE custody as they await removal proceedings.
ICE encourages anyone with information about foreign fugitives to contact them through their tip line at 1 (866) 347-2423 or internationally at 001-1802-872-6199. Tips can also be submitted online via ICE’s online tip form.
For more details about ICE's mission to promote public safety, visit their social media presence on X at @EROSeattle.
