Ramiro Claros Mejia/El Salvador/Assault, Larceny

Officers with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Washington, D.C., arrested Ramiro Claros Mejia, a criminal alien from El Salvador, during a recent enforcement action. The arrest was carried out after agents located Claros Mejia within the operational area of the field office. He was taken into custody based on a criminal record that includes convictions for assault and larceny.

Following his apprehension, Claros Mejia was processed by federal officers and placed into detention. Authorities noted that his history of violent behavior and property crime marked him for enforcement action. He currently remains in federal custody while his case undergoes review for potential removal proceedings.

An ICE spokesman confirmed that the arrest was executed without incident. Claros Mejia will continue to be held by immigration authorities as they move forward with the legal steps required to address his status in the United States.