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More than 400 illegal aliens, many with disturbing criminal records, were rounded up during targeted enforcement operations in Central Florida last week.
Federal law enforcement, working alongside state and local 287(g) program partners, focused on aliens subject to deportation or with outstanding criminal warrants, while making collateral apprehensions of additional subjects in the process.
Authorities from 15 agencies conducted vehicle stops in Polk and Brevard Counties between Sept. 22 and 26, capturing hundreds of foreign nationals who have been living, working, and driving illegally in the state of Florida.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) highlighted some of the worst criminals who were taken into custody:
Walther Ramiro Hernandez Ortiz, 18
Nationality: Honduras
Criminal history: lewd and lascivious behavior, battery, and molestation of victim under 12 years old
Juan Carlos Hernandez Reyes, 48
Nationality: Mexico
Criminal history: domestic violence, driving under the influence, battery, disorderly conduct, prostitution, final order of removal
Edgar Salinas Rivera, 38
Nationality: Mexico
Criminal history: larceny, theft, marijuana possession, previously deported
Ubaldino Hernandez-Hernandez, 41
Nationality: Mexico
Criminal history: hit and run, multiple infractions of operating motor vehicle without valid license, probation violation, reckless driving
Aurelio Hernandez-Hernandez
Nationality: Mexico
Criminal history: driving under the influence, multiple traffic offenses
Mario Suarez Maya, 47
Nationality: Mexico
Criminal history: driving under the influence (2x), driving without a license (3x), providing a false name to a law enforcement officer
Yoni Mendez Lopez, 29
Nationality: Mexico
Criminal history: resisting an officer, battery on a law enforcement officer, assault on a law enforcement officer, no valid driver’s license, attempting to flee to elude a law enforcement officer
Carlos Roberto Ordonez-Rodriguez
Nationality: Honduras
Criminal history: traffic violations in two states, conviction for illegal reentry, previously deported in 2014
Efrain Santos-Palacios, 26
Nationality: Mexico
Criminal history: driving under the influence, hit and run, driving without a license
Pedro Juan Andres, 29
Nationality: Guatemala
Criminal history: resisting arrest with violence, burglary
David Dorantes Martinez, 37
Nationality: Mexico
Criminal history: domestic violence and battery, violated order of voluntary departure
“This was another successful operation to arrest the worst of the worst with our Florida state and local partners and can serve as blueprint nationwide,” said Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin.
“This operation resulted in the arrest of more than 400 illegal including those charges and convicted of lewd and lascivious behavior, battery, domestic violence, prostitution, vehicle theft, hit and run, and driving under the influence. We are calling on more state and local law enforcement across the U.S. to join us in the fight to remove the worst of the worst from American communities.”
Under Gov. Ron DeSantis, law enforcement agencies across Florida have signed 327 agreements with ICE under the 287(g) program — more than 41 other U.S. states and territories combined.
“The days of allowing illegal aliens to disregard our laws and pose a threat to our communities, our roads, and our economy are over,” said ICE ERO Miami Field Office Director Garrett Ripa.
“Many of these individuals illegally remained in Florida and have gone on to wreak havoc in our local neighborhoods. This week-long joint 287(g) operation focused on targeting those threats to public safety. This successful operation is a testament to the 287(g) program the great partnerships we have here in the state of Florida. Together, we are making Florida safe!”
On Friday, ICE announced more than $38 million in awards to state and local 287(g) partners in Florida in response to a 577% increase in such agreements since January 2025.
“Florida state and local law enforcement agencies have demonstrated exceptional commitment as essential partners in ICE’s 287(g) program,” said ICE Deputy Director Madison D. Sheahan.
“This partnership exemplifies the critical role collaboration plays in safeguarding our communities and ensuring the removal of the most dangerous individuals who threaten public safety. At a time when ICE officers and law enforcement personnel face unprecedented challenges and threats, these partnerships are more vital than ever to protect our neighborhoods and uphold the rule of law.”
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