The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the results of Operation Buckeye, a law enforcement initiative that led to the arrest of more than 280 individuals identified as illegal aliens in Ohio between December 16 and 21, 2025. The operation focused on apprehending those with criminal convictions or charges, including aggravated assault against police officers, robbery, criminal firearm possession, and drug trafficking.
Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin stated, “The American people can be so proud of their ICE law enforcement for their hard work arresting the worst of the worst even during the holiday season. Operation Buckeye resulted in the arrest of more than 280 illegal aliens, including criminals convicted of assaulting a police officer, criminal firearm possession, and drug trafficking. Thanks to our law enforcement, Ohio neighborhoods are safer with these criminals behind bars where they belong.”
Among those arrested were Emanuel Guijosa-Nonato from Mexico, convicted of aggravated assault against a police officer and other offenses; Andres Blanco Hernandez for assault and domestic violence; Wilmar Edgardo Lozano-Alcantara from El Salvador for drug possession and robbery; Erick Jose Ramos-Boscan from Venezuela for criminal firearm possession; Edilmiro Pedraza Quinones for drug possession and shoplifting; Marco Antonio Clemente Picazo from Mexico for driving under the influence and drug possession; Melvin Alejandro Rodriguez Rodriguez from Venezuela previously arrested for assault; and Fernandez Flores from Honduras convicted of making a false police report.
According to DHS officials, these arrests were part of ongoing efforts to target individuals who pose threats to public safety.
