ICE arrests MS-13 gang member in Newark with history of violent crimes

Federal agents detain previously removed MS-13 member wanted for serious offenses

Newark, NJ – Federal immigration authorities in Newark announced the arrest of a previously removed MS-13 gang member with a criminal history that includes multiple violent offenses. The apprehension was carried out by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations unit.

Officials identified the individual as Oscar Francisco Sarmiento Martinez, a Honduran national who had been previously deported from the United States. Authorities said he was taken into custody on April 3 as part of ongoing enforcement efforts targeting in...