A multi-agency law enforcement operation led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) took place from April 29 to May 1 in the Evansville and Bloomington areas of southern Indiana. The operation resulted in the arrest of 23 individuals, as part of efforts to combat criminal activity and enhance public safety.
The operation was a collaborative effort involving several federal agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), and the U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO).
Of those arrested, 18 had prior criminal arrests or convictions. These included offenses such as Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) and crimes that resulted in injury to others. Additionally, three individuals were connected to drug possession and trafficking.
Four individuals were arrested on federal warrants. Among them was Martin Cortez-Lopez, who was apprehended after leaving court in Bloomington, Indiana. His criminal history includes disorderly intoxication, resisting law enforcement with violence, possession of cocaine, and operating while intoxicated/endangerment.
Another individual arrested was Amin Reynosa-Diaz at a construction site in Evansville. His record includes driving while intoxicated and domestic violence charges.
Jaime Ortiz-Guzman was also taken into custody in Bloomington with a history of fraud-related charges and operating a vehicle without a license.
Jonathan Regules-Hernandez was arrested after a brief foot pursuit in Bloomington. His past offenses include larceny, possession of stolen goods, maintaining a vehicle/dwelling/place with controlled substances, trafficking cocaine, breaking and entering with intent to commit felony, larceny after breaking and entering, and operating a motor vehicle without ever receiving a license.
This joint operation highlights the effectiveness of interagency collaboration in addressing public safety threats through shared resources for investigation and intelligence sharing.
“ICE officers are integral in keeping communities across our country safe from those who would commit violent criminal acts,” stated ERO Chicago’s Assistant Field Office Director Douglas Thompson. He emphasized that partnerships between federal law enforcement agencies ensure that "criminal aliens with no lawful basis to remain in the U.S." are held accountable under immigration laws.
The public is encouraged to report crimes or suspicious activities by calling 866-DHS-2-ICE or completing an online tip form.
More information about ICE's mission can be found on X at @EROChicago.
