Nelbert Joseph/St. Lucia/Larceny, Fraud, Forgery, Stolen Vehicle

St. Lucian national Nelbert Joseph was arrested by federal immigration authorities in Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge. Joseph was previously convicted of four counts of larceny, two counts of fraud involving insufficient funds checks, two counts of fraud through swindling, forgery, and stolen vehicle offenses. Federal records indicate Joseph holds eleven total criminal convictions spanning property and fraud-related crimes.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement took Joseph into custody based on a final order of removal issued in 2023. According to federal statements, Joseph’s criminal history demonstrates a prolonged pattern of theft, fraud, and vehicle-related offenses. Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino highlighted Joseph’s arrest during an official briefing, noting his extensive criminal record as representative of individuals targeted during the enforcement operation. Federal officials documented Joseph’s removal status and criminal convictions in public announcements released to media outlets covering Operation Metro Surge.