A 37-year-old Guatemalan national was arrested in Fort Worth last week, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The man was wanted for murder in his home country.
ICE officials say Dennis Alexander Valenzuela was arrested at his home in Fort Worth on Jan. 31. Valenzuela entered the United States at or near Hidalgo, Texas on June 16, 2021, without an immigration inspection, admission, or parole by an immigration officer. U.S. Border Patrol agents encountered Valenzuela on that same date, and served him a Notice to Appear, pursuant to the Immigration and Nationality Act.Information about the murder in Guatemala has not been released.
"Our officers pursue criminal aliens who attempt to hide in the shadows of our communities daily," said acting ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Dallas Field Office Director Joshua Johnson. "The apprehension and pending removal of this individual underscores our dedication to upholding the laws of our country and safeguarding our communities."Valenzuela will be housed at the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas pending removal proceedings.
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