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ICE Files Detainer for Mexican Stabbing Suspect in NC

2/11/2026

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) filed a detainer against Jamie Iram Gamez Cadena, a Mexican national accused of stabbing his ex-girlfriend in Charlotte, North Carolina.
He overstayed a B-2 visa and was arrested on February 1 for the stabbing.
ICE criticized North Carolina for not cooperating with enforcement and noted it awaits confirmation on the detainer's enforcement.
He remains in local custody.

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Story summary

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) filed a detainer against Jamie Iram Gamez Cadena, a Mexican national accused of stabbing his ex-girlfriend in Charlotte, North Carolina.
He overstayed a B-2 visa and was arrested on February 1 for the stabbing.
ICE criticized North Carolina for not cooperating with enforcement and noted it awaits confirmation on the detainer's enforcement.
He remains in local custody.