The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has issued an arrest detainer for Humberto Munoz-Gatica, a Mexican national accused of driving under the influence and causing the death of Barry William Tutt, 71, in a hit-and-run incident in Orange County, California on November 7, 2025.
Munoz-Gatica was arrested by the Santa Ana Sheriff’s Office following the incident. ICE Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin stated: “On November 8, ICE lodged an arrest detainer for Humberto Munoz-Gatica, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, after he was arrested by Santa Ana Sheriff’s Office and charged with driving under the influence and hit-and-run. This illegal alien killed Barry William Tutt, a 71-year-old man,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “Unfortunately, Gavin Newsom's California is a sanctuary state and does not cooperate with ICE.This is yet another example of sanctuary and open border policies putting American lives at risk.”
According to DHS, Munoz-Gatica previously entered the United States on a tourist visa that expired in August 2008. He was arrested by ICE in January 2011 for overstaying his visa but was released into the country during the Obama administration. His criminal record also includes a conviction for grand theft.
DHS emphasized its ongoing efforts to protect communities from similar incidents and noted that victims of crimes committed by undocumented immigrants can seek assistance through its Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement (VOICE) Office.
