Release Date: January 8, 2026

While Americans were attending Christmas parties and shopping for gifts for their loved ones, ICE law enforcement was hard at work arresting the worst of the worst

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security highlighted the success of Operation Buckeye, a targeted enforcement operation conducted throughout the state of Ohio during December 16-21, 2025. Total arrests reached more than 280 illegal aliens from across the Buckeye state, including those convicted of aggravated assault against a police officer, robbery, criminal possession of a firearm, and drug trafficking.

Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin

“The American people can be so proud of their ICE law enforcement for their hard work arresting the worst of the worst even during the holiday season. Operation Buckeye resulted in the arrest of more than 280 illegal aliens, including criminals convicted of assaulting a police officer, criminal firearm possession, and drug trafficking. Thanks to our law enforcement, Ohio neighborhoods are safer with these criminals behind bars where they belong.”

Some worst of the worst arrested during Operation Buckeye include:

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