Full Breakdown
Mexican National Arrested by ICE After Multiple Illegal Re-entries
8/22/2026, 9:34:46 PM
Core Event
Early Thursday morning ICE agents stopped Ernesto Alejandro Perez-Garcia on the Redondo Beach esplanade in Los Angeles County. When first approached, he denied his identity, but agents presented a prior mugshot and he subsequently identified himself as the individual they were seeking. He described the arrest as “fair” and attributed his capture to his alcohol use.
Background & Context
Perez-Garcia, a Mexican national, first entered the United States at an unknown location and date. His criminal record dates back to April 3, 2003, when the Torrance Police Department arrested him for driving without a license. Over the next several years he accumulated convictions for driving with a suspended license, possession of controlled-substance paraphernalia, and threatening crime with intent to terrorize—resulting in a 60-day jail sentence and three years of probation on April 10, 2006. He was deported to Mexico the following month but later re-entered the country, making a total of five illegal entries and four additional attempted entries, according to ICE. Since 2020 he has faced multiple disorderly-conduct arrests, including those on April 17 and May 8 of the current year.
Data & Statistics
- 5 illegal entries and 4 additional attempted entries (ICE claim).
- Arrests spanning two decades for alcohol-related offenses, controlled-substance violations, and threatening behavior.
- 2 convictions for threatening crime with intent to terrorize (2006).
- 5 disorderly-conduct arrests since 2020, with 2 occurring this year (April 17, May 8).
- Detainer requests from ICE were declined twice, in 2020 and again in 2026 (ICE claim).
Official Statements & Responses
Tom Giles, director of the Los Angeles ICE Field Office, said that when local jurisdictions fail to honor ICE detainers, it forces agents to conduct community apprehensions, increasing risk to both officers and residents. He emphasized that cooperation with ICE is essential for community safety. Perez-Garcia expressed uncertainty about his future, noting that he knows his actions will “catch up” to him but is unsure when the outcome will occur.
