In a recent move as part of the Trump administration's intensified immigration enforcement efforts, ICE officials apprehended a Mexican national previously convicted of illicit bathroom recordings. Daniel Alejandro Tristan-Guerra, 28, was taken into custody on February 11th in Hallettsville, Texas, with the cooperation of the Victoria County Sheriff’s Office, and transferred to the Victoria County Jail pending deportation proceedings.
Tristan-Guerra's arrest follows a joint investigation by ICE and the Victoria County Sheriff’s Office, culminating in his conviction on two counts of invasive visual recording in a bathroom in August 2021. This apprehension comes amidst a series of arrests by ICE in Houston, targeting individuals associated with the international criminal group Tren de Aragua, including three suspected members allegedly involved in a multi-state sex trafficking operation.
In another incident, Eusebio Cavazos, 33, pleaded guilty to attempting to smuggle 36 individuals deemed to be illegal aliens in a tractor-trailer in South Texas, following an investigation by ICE and U.S. Border Patrol. Chad Plantz, ICE HSI Houston Special Agent in Charge, emphasized the collaborative efforts to curb illegal immigration and dismantle criminal organizations operating along the southern border. Plantz commended the joint operation with Lavaca County authorities, highlighting the importance of interagency cooperation in ensuring public safety.
Plantz expressed confidence in the combined resolve of law enforcement agencies to address the challenges posed by transnational criminal organizations and unauthorized immigration. He stressed the commitment to protecting communities and holding those who violate the law accountable.
