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ICE Arrests Mexican Man After Five Illegal Re-Entries

8/22/2026

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Mexican national Ernesto Alejandro Perez-Garcia in Redondo Beach, California.
Perez-Garcia said his drinking problem led to the arrest after five illegal re-entries.
Redondo Beach Police declined ICE detainer requests in 2020 and 2026.
Los Angeles Office Director Tom Giles said non-cooperation with detainers endangers officers and the community.

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Mexican national Ernesto Alejandro Perez-Garcia in Redondo Beach, California.
Perez-Garcia said his drinking problem led to the arrest after five illegal re-entries.
Redondo Beach Police declined ICE detainer requests in 2020 and 2026.
Los Angeles Office Director Tom Giles said non-cooperation with detainers endangers officers and the community.