Marcellino Ochoa Mendez/Mexico/Cocaine Distribution, Firearm Possession, Receiving Stolen Property

ICE New Orleans arrested Marcellino Ochoa Mendez, a citizen of Mexico. Records show entries for cocaine distribution, prohibited possession of a firearm, receiving stolen property, and unlawful entry into a locked vehicle. He was located in the New Orleans area, taken into custody by enforcement teams, and booked into immigration detention pending proceedings before an immigration judge.

The cocaine distribution offense signals involvement in narcotics activity at a level beyond personal use, while the firearm conviction indicates unlawful possession of a weapon by someone prohibited from doing so. Receiving stolen property and breaking into a locked vehicle further illustrate repeated criminal conduct across property and drug-related offenses. Each of these convictions was certified and added to his immigration record, forming the basis for current custody and removal review.

During intake, officers verified identity using biometric checks, confirmed immigration history, and compiled the relevant criminal paperwork for presentation in immigration court. Mendez remains in ICE custody while hearings are scheduled to determine his removability under federal law.