Demar Watson/Jamaica/Larceny

ICE New Orleans arrested Demar Watson, a citizen of Jamaica and an illegal alien in the United States. Watson was taken into custody during a targeted enforcement operation focusing on foreign nationals with serious criminal records. His criminal history includes a conviction for felony larceny and an additional charge for flight to avoid prosecution or custody, both of which elevate his threat level in the eyes of immigration authorities.

The felony larceny conviction involved the unlawful taking of property valued above statutory limits, indicating deliberate and serious criminal intent. Law enforcement records show that Watson was implicated in a scheme to steal high-value merchandise from retail establishments, resulting in formal charges and conviction. His charge of flight to avoid suggests that Watson attempted to evade justice by failing to appear for court proceedings or fleeing from law enforcement altogether, compounding the severity of his criminal behavior.

Watson had no lawful status in the United States at the time of his arrest. He had overstayed or otherwise violated the terms of his initial entry and made no legal effort to resolve his immigration situation. ICE officers arrested Watson without incident and verified his immigration and criminal background. He has since been placed into removal proceedings and will remain in ICE custody while his case is reviewed by an immigration judge.