U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently apprehended a Mexican national, Carlos Ambriz, 53, in connection to a conviction of homicide. This arrest took place on March 25 near his residence in Catoosa, Oklahoma.
ICE’s Dallas Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Fugitive Operations and ERO Special Response teams were involved in the arrest. Ambriz, who was unlawfully present in the U.S., had been previously deported. His past conviction in Montana was for the felony offense of deliberate homicide, for which he received a 40-year prison sentence.
"This subject’s criminal record underscores the significant danger he represents to our community, particularly with the serious charge and conviction for killing his own child,” stated Josh Johnson, acting Director for ICE ERO Dallas Field Office. He added, “Our officers remain committed to enhancing public safety by apprehending and removing criminal aliens who violate immigration laws.”
Ambriz encountered immigration officials while in custody at the Montana State Prison, leading to him being served with a notice to appear before an immigration judge. Subsequently, on July 3, 1999, an immigration judge near Seattle, Washington, ordered Ambriz's removal from the U.S. to Mexico. He was deported to Mexico near the Paseo Del Norte, Texas, Bridge on January 26, 2006.
Ambriz is currently in ICE custody awaiting further removal proceedings from the U.S.
The public can report crimes or suspicious activity by calling the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or by filling out an online tip form.
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