Kevin Stalin Ante Chaluiza/Ecuador/Failure to Remain at an Accident Involving Serious Injury

Kevin Stalin Ante Chaluiza, a citizen of Ecuador and an illegal alien present in the United States, was arrested by ICE Salt Lake City officers during operations focused on apprehending individuals with significant criminal histories who are unlawfully residing in the country. Ante Chaluiza does not have legal status to remain in the U.S. and has now been placed into immigration custody pending proceedings to determine whether he will be removed to Ecuador under federal immigration laws.

Ante Chaluiza’s criminal history includes a conviction for failure to remain at the scene of an accident involving serious injury. Such offenses are viewed as particularly troubling, as they demonstrate a disregard for public safety and the well-being of others. Fleeing the scene of a crash, especially one that causes serious harm, leaves victims without immediate aid and complicates law enforcement investigations, delaying justice for those affected.

ICE officers apprehended Ante Chaluiza without incident after identifying his conviction during their review of criminal records tied to noncitizens. Cases like his are given priority due to the severity of the underlying criminal conduct, which can indicate broader threats to community safety and lawful order. Following his arrest, Ante Chaluiza will remain in ICE detention while his removal proceedings move forward. An immigration judge will evaluate the facts of his case, his immigration status, and his criminal record to determine whether he will be deported to Ecuador.

The arrest of Ante Chaluiza underscores ICE’s ongoing focus on identifying and detaining individuals who have committed crimes and who lack lawful status to remain in the United States, ensuring accountability for actions that endanger public safety.