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Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Yahoo
ICE says it arrested MS-13 ‘kingpin' in Omaha
Agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Homeland Security Investigations announced a pair of arrests in Omaha they say involved MS-13 gang members. (Courtesy of ICE) OMAHA — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested a man Wednesday from El Salvador that ICE described as one of that country's most wanted criminals and said they had found him hiding in Nebraska's largest city. ICE did not identify the man, telling reporters the investigation was not yet complete. But in a Wednesday press release it described him as an 'MS-13 kingpin' and said he was wanted for murder. Nebraska U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., in a statement posted on social media outlet X, thanked federal and local law enforcement agencies for working 'around the clock to keep our Nebraska communities safe.' The ICE release described the arrested leader as wanted in connection with the homicides of five people, an attempt on at least one more and affiliation with an gang it alleged engaged in terrorism. Federal law enforcement officials announced that he was arrested with another member of the MS-13 gang also in the country without documentation. They identified him as Rene Saul Escobar Ochoa, 30. ICE, in the release, said he is accused of having given orders to fellow gang members 'to commit a variety of crimes, including multiple homicides, extortion, imprisonment and drug trafficking.' Both men were arrested 'without incident' in a joint law enforcement operation that included ICE, Homeland Security Investigations and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. It said the men had lived in Omaha. 'They thought they could hide in America's heartland, but they were sadly mistaken,' said HSI Kansas City Special Agent in Charge Mark Zito, whose office oversees Omaha. 'Not on our watch.' SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
Daily Mail
10-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Dangerous MS-13 gang kingpin wanted for FIVE murders is caught by ICE hiding out in US city
Federal immigration officers arrested an alleged MS-13 kingpin and his associate on Wednesday in Omaha, Nebraska. The alleged kingpin is on El Salvador's 'Top 100 Most Wanted List' but his name is not yet being released by authorities to not jeopardize an ongoing investigation, Fox News first reported. He is wanted by the Salvadoran government for the 'aggravated homicide of five victims, attempted aggravated homicide, deprivation of liberty and terrorist organization affiliation,' according to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). ICE also said it arrested another 'MS-13 gang member and foreign terrorist' named Rene Saul Escobar Ochoa, 30. Ochoa, who reportedly lived with the alleged kingpin in Omaha, is wanted for allegedly 'giving orders' to other gang members to commit murder and drug trafficking. Two separate videos, both obtained by Fox News, show each man getting taken into custody. The first video shows the alleged kingpin getting ordered out of his car and slowly backing up towards officers with Homeland Security and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). He is then put in handcuffs without incident. The second video shows Ochoa wearing ankle shackles and being escorted into a detention facility by two law enforcement officers. Both men were living illegally in the US, according to ICE. Further, the agency claimed the arrests were a 'targeted enforcement action' of suspects who posed a 'serious threat' to the Omaha area. 'These illegal aliens didn't just sneak into our country, they brought with them a legacy of violence, terror, and death,' said Mark Zito, ICE Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent in Charge of Kansas City. 'They thought they could hide in America's heartland, but they were sadly mistaken, not on our watch,' Zito added. Daily Mail approached ICE for additional comment. Acting ICE Director Todd M. Lyons also released statement following these arrests, seeking to drive home a point immigration law enforcement officials have been making for months. 'When ICE agents move in to make an arrest, it is extremely important that the public not interfere,' Lyons said. 'The misinformation, and sometimes blatant lies, being spread around the country could result in someone stepping into a federal operation and suddenly finding themselves face-to-face with a killer who has nothing to lose,' he added. 'Our ICE officers and agents are protecting your neighborhoods, even when you don't know the threat is there, so either support them, or get out of the way,' he concluded. Lyons was likely referring to pockets of the country where residents have been protesting outside areas where ICE officers are trying to make arrests. This phenomenon was most pronounced in downtown Los Angeles, which saw about six days of sustaining protesting and rioting starting on June 7. By June 9, the city had descended into utter chaos, with a van seen plowing into crowds, protesters torching cars and journalists being shot with rubber bullets by police. President Donald Trump responded with a heavy hand and was criticized by Democrats from California and the nation as a whole. On June 7, he federalized the California National Guard and deployed 2,000 members to the city. On June 9, he deployed a 2,000 more national guard members and sent 700 Marines, who arrived the next day. By June 12, the riots had largely fizzled out, but Los Angeles has seen a number of isolated protests in the weeks since, including one at Dodger Stadium.
Fox News
09-07-2025
- Fox News
ICE swoops in on MS-13 kingpin hiding in America's heartland after investigation
EXCLUSIVE: United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations unit arrested an alleged MS-13 kingpin and MS-13 associate in Nebraska on Wednesday. The kingpin is on El Salvador's "Top 100 Most Wanted" list, but his name is not yet being released by authorities. He is wanted for "aggravated homicide of five victims, attempted aggravated homicide, deprivation of liberty and terrorist organization affiliation," according to an ICE press release. "These illegal aliens didn't just sneak into our country, they brought with them a legacy of violence, terror, and death," Mark Zito ICE Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent in Charge of Kansas City, stated. "They thought they could hide in America's heartland, but they were sadly mistaken, not on our watch." In addition, an alleged "MS-13 gang member and foreign terrorist" associate who is also wanted in the Central American nation for allegedly "giving orders" to members of the gang to commit a range of serious crimes such as murder and drug trafficking was also taken into federal custody, according to ICE. The arrest was considered "targeted enforcement action" in Omaha, with authorities saying the two were a "serious threat" to the area. The two were both living illegally in the U.S., and the investigation is being done by ICE and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. "When ICE agents move in to make an arrest, it is extremely important that the public not interfere," ICE acting Director Todd M. Lyons said in a statement. "The misinformation, and sometimes blatant lies, being spread around the country could result in someone stepping into a federal operation and suddenly finding themselves face-to-face with a killer who has nothing to lose." "Our ICE officers and agents are protecting your neighborhoods, even when you don't know the threat is there, so either support them, or get out of the way," Lyons added. In a video of the arrest on the road, one of the men is seen putting their hands up quickly after being stopped by agents wearing "ATF Police" and "Homeland Security Investigations" on their backs. The news release from ICE said that arrests went "without incident." The arrest comes as ICE has been doing enforcement operations all over the country, as the agency continues to highlight arrests of those with criminal charges and convictions.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Yahoo
21 arrested, including 3 murder suspects in major Stockton gang, drug bust
( — A months-long gang investigation into Stockton crimes has reached a turning point in Stockton. Stockton Police announced the arrest of 21 people, including three of whom are now facing murder charges in connection with a series of violent crimes across the city. Dubbed 'Operation White Noise,' the multi-agency effort targets a known street gang that authorities believe is responsible for homicides, drug trafficking, illegal gun sales, and even human trafficking. The suspects arrested range from 15 to 67 years old. Man in his 40s sentenced to life in prison on multiple felony counts 'This operation reached a significant milestone, resulting in several strategic arrests and the execution of several search warrants,' said Stockton Police Chief Stanley McFadden. According to investigators, the arrests are tied to multiple homicides committed between March and May of this year. 'Three homicide suspects that have been connected to five cold-blooded murders in Stockton, including two tragic cases involving 17-year-old victims,' McFadden said. During the latest phase of the operation, law enforcement recovered 22 firearms and seized large quantities of drugs, including fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin. Kia recalls over 82,000 K5 vehicles after a faulty software update On Friday, McFadden stood alongside San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas to send a clear message. 'Their reign of terror ends today,' Freitas said. 'Not with silence, but with swift and certain justice.' Authorities said they are determined to continue dismantling violent networks in Stockton. 'If you're engaged in violence, illegal firearms, human trafficking, drugs, we will find you and hold you accountable. It's only a matter of time,' McFadden said. Police also confirmed they recently met with the Department of Justice and are considering programs to help reduce violence in the city. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBC
13-06-2025
- CBC
Winnipeg police announce arrests and seizures in 'Project Quarry'
Five people, including the alleged head of a Winnipeg street gang, have been arrested in connection to investigators seizing 35 guns and a kilogram of cocaine.
