Josuel Cruz/Dominican Republic/Homicide

ICE New Orleans deported Josuel Cruz, a citizen of the Dominican Republic and an illegal alien who had been residing in the United States, as part of efforts to remove fugitives wanted for serious violent crimes in their home countries. Cruz, 39, came under the scrutiny of federal immigration authorities after foreign law enforcement agencies issued a warrant for his arrest on homicide charges.

According to official records, Cruz is wanted in the Dominican Republic for homicide, a grave offense involving the unlawful killing of another person. Details provided by Dominican authorities indicate that Cruz was implicated in a violent incident resulting in the death of an individual under circumstances deemed intentional and criminal. Such charges highlight the significant risk he posed both abroad and within the United States if allowed to remain at large.

Prior to his deportation, Cruz had been living in the U.S. without lawful status. ICE officers located him during targeted enforcement actions focused on identifying and apprehending individuals with outstanding warrants for violent crimes. Law enforcement reports confirm that Cruz attempted to avoid detection and removal by providing misleading information about his identity and legal status. However, federal officers confirmed his identity through biometric records and intelligence sharing with Dominican authorities.

Upon completion of removal proceedings, ICE deported Cruz to the Dominican Republic, where he was immediately turned over to law enforcement officials to face justice for his alleged involvement in homicide. His deportation underscores ICE’s focus on removing individuals who represent significant threats to public safety and the rule of law.