ICE has detained two individuals, Gladys Leticia Bustamente-Rios from Honduras and Maria Alejandra Gamarro-Quinonez from Guatemala, following their convictions for crimes involving children. The arrests took place in separate operations in New Jersey and Texas.
According to ICE Director Todd M. Lyons, "These criminal illegal aliens victimized innocent children, the most vulnerable members of our society. ICE is ensuring that these criminals will never do this again. Our mission is about public safety and removing dangerous threats from this country, and we will not rest until our communities are safe from these vicious criminals."
Bustamente entered the United States without authorization in 1997. She was later charged with assault and a family offense, resulting in a five-year prison sentence. In August 1998, an immigration judge ordered her removal and barred her from returning to the U.S., which was carried out in July 1999. Despite this ban, Bustamente reentered the country illegally—a felony offense—and was arrested by ICE officers on November 9 near her residence. She remains in custody awaiting removal.
Gamarro initially entered the U.S. legally on a visitor visa but overstayed beyond April 27, 2007. She came to ICE’s attention after being arrested for theft by local authorities in Sussex County Jail, New Jersey, in August 2013. After posting bond, she received a notice to appear before an immigration judge. On April 1, 2025, she was ordered removed by an immigration judge in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. Gamarro was subsequently arrested by ICE on November 10 while reporting for probation related to child endangerment and abandonment charges in Graham, Texas. She also remains in custody pending removal.
The public can report crimes or suspicious activity through the dedicated hotline or online tip form provided by ICE.
