Federal officials highlight arrests of migrants convicted of arson, other crimes as enforcement continues

April 2, 2026

ICE says nearly 70% of those arrested during a recent operation were charged with or convicted of crimes, highlighting ongoing enforcement efforts focused on public safety.

ICE highlighted several recent arrests involving individuals convicted of serious offenses.

Among them was Elias Torres-Collins, a Honduran national convicted of arson in Tarrant County, Texas.

In a separate case, Juan David Fernandez-Garcia, a Colombian national, was arrested after being convicted of burglary with assault in Miami, Florida.

Authorities also arrested Juan Flores-Perez, a Mexican national convicted in federal court in the Southern District of Florida of conspiracy to possess 500 grams or more of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.

In the Northeast, Sophath Phuong, a Cambodian national, was taken into custody after being convicted in Philadelphia of burglary, possessing instruments of crime and criminal conspiracy.

Juan Reyes-Gonzalez, a Colombian national, was also arrested after a burglary conviction in Carmel, New York.

ICE did not provide a total number of arrests tied to the announcement but said the cases reflect broader enforcement priorities targeting individuals with criminal records.