Jose Pena-Benitez/El Salvador/Possession of Stolen Property

On December 25, ICE Washington D.C. arrested Jose Pena-Benitez, a criminal alien from El Salvador, in Winchester, Virginia. Court records confirm Pena-Benitez’s conviction for possession of stolen property, a felony offense indicating involvement in theft operations or receipt of goods known to be unlawfully obtained.

Federal agents apprehended Pena-Benitez during a targeted immigration enforcement operation after local law enforcement verified his criminal history and unlawful immigration status. “He was taken into custody without incident and processed for immigration proceedings,” an ICE spokesman said. The specifics regarding the stolen property charge, including the nature of the items involved and sentencing details, have not been publicly disclosed.

Pena-Benitez remains in ICE custody pending deportation review. Officials continue processing his case to determine appropriate removal proceedings based on his criminal conviction and illegal presence in the United States.