Hamed Azami/Iran/DUI, Theft, Domestic Violence

Hamed Azami, 43, a citizen of Iran and an illegal alien in the United States, was arrested in Oregon by ERO Seattle officers as part of ongoing enforcement efforts to locate and apprehend individuals with significant criminal histories and prior orders of removal. Azami has no legal authorization to remain in the U.S. and has amassed a troubling criminal record spanning multiple states.

Azami’s criminal convictions include offenses such as driving under the influence (DUI), receiving stolen property, theft, and domestic violence. Each of these charges reflects conduct that endangers public safety and indicates a pattern of disregard for U.S. laws. DUI offenses, for instance, pose significant risks on the road, threatening the lives of other drivers and pedestrians. Charges like theft and receiving stolen property demonstrate involvement in crimes against property, which often disrupt communities and foster further criminal activity. Perhaps most concerning is Azami’s domestic violence conviction, highlighting violent behavior and a willingness to cause harm within personal relationships.

Immigration records reveal that Azami was previously ordered removed from the United States in 2007. Despite this order, he failed to depart the country as instructed, remaining unlawfully present and continuing to engage in criminal conduct.

Azami’s recent arrest underscores ICE’s ongoing focus on individuals whose criminal backgrounds and immigration violations mark them as priorities for enforcement action. He is now being held in ICE custody pending further immigration proceedings, during which an immigration judge will determine the outcome of his case and the timing of his removal to Iran.