First, no this will absolutely NOT be a comprehensive tracker. It will just be a list of some I stumble on that are logged for possible future reference and to get an idea of how many the media seemingly intentionally omits the illegal immigrant status of the offender. One other limiting factor is that some correctional facilities don’t provide enough information (such as country of birth and/or ICE detainer status).
Additionally, this won’t be 100% accurate as ICE holds could also be applied to a green card holder (legal immigrant). ICE holds and the inclusion of fraudulent identity documents (which illegal immigrants use to get work etc., frequently leaving child victims in their wake). This also assumes the media will report on crimes committed by illegal immigrants since they already seem loath to mention the status in their current reports (they could opt to go a step further and entirely not report crime if the perp is suspected to be in the country illegally).
April 11 ‘Erratic’ man accused of using fire extinguisher on FrontRunner passengers (note drugs including fentanyl) – This was initially reported by KUTV on their news cast but it is not available on their site (KSL did put a report on their website). The Utah County Jail booking indicates he is from Mexico. He is listed as “CONTRERAS GOMEZ, LUIS E” with booking # 441444. He was released (booked out) on a $1,000 bond. Utah county’s system isn’t very good (vague – no citizenship field in booking, just place of birth) so it’s hard to know if he is here legally or not. One other note that is confusing is the news indicates he was arrested Wednesday (April 10) but the booking is from April 2 (release April 3). So is this a new arrest for similar charges that isn’t in the system yet or is the news a week off?
Update: Mystery solved. There is now a second booking for him (April 11, #441785). After his release, he reoffended. New charges include drug stuff (intent to distribute as well) and aggravated assault.
April 9 Three arrested after officials seize 30lbs of suspected meth in routine traffic stop – From the article: “The deputy said Alcantar told them that Patzan-Patzan is in the country illegally.” Credit to KUTV or their reporter for asking and reporting this.
March 19 Salt Lake man charged with intentionally hitting pedestrian during fight 3 years ago – Article states: “…Officers located Perez’s Utah driving privilege card and a California identification and confirmed that both were suspended…” It’s my understanding only illegal immigrants get the driver privilege card in Utah (legal immigrants get a regular driver license). Note the history of charges Perez has (“…previously been convicted of DUI, negligent collision and is an alcohol restricted driver…”) and apparently been released on. That screams sanctuary policies to me.
March 19 Heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine and 7K fentanyl pills seized in drug bust – Salt Lake Co Jail Records. Citizen of Mexico and has two Federal detainee listings (I think SL County uses this designation rather than ICE hold).
March 12 Police: Man arrested, caught on camera exposing himself to girls at Provo D.I. – Utah Co Jail Records. Birth Nicaragua and has an ICE hold.
March 9 West Valley police arrest man they say attempted to kidnap girl at school – From Peru and had fake documents including fake SSN, booking lists that he’s under a Federal Interstate agreement.
March 7 Teen shot in Utah fast-food parking lot dies; suspected gunman was ‘play fighting’ – From the article (last paragraph): Police indicated they believe Paredes is “an undocumented illegal immigrant.” Note: Previous article on him did not note his status until KSL was called out for it on X.
March 4 (for consideration): West Jordan woman finds pages of social security number misuse – Article indicates her number is being used for employment purposes (“The third page in tells me that I am going to get in trouble if I misrepresent my employers. And I look at the list, there are my two employers that are actually the same place and then there are three extra ones that I’ve never heard of, nor are they where I live,” Atkinson explained.). As noted at the top of this post SSN theft for employment is often perpetuated by illegal aliens. Will be worth checking if Fox13 ever does a follow-up report on who was using her numbers etc.
March 1 26-year-old arrested out of Provo on allegations of raping 11-year-old child – Utah Co. Jail lists him as having an ICE hold. From article: “…police said they found what appeared to be an inauthentic social security card…”
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