Federal agents detain man with record including sexual assault of a minor and burglary
Newark, NJ – Federal immigration authorities have arrested a Cuban national in New Jersey with a criminal record that includes sexual offenses involving a minor and multiple burglary convictions, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Newark announced the arrest of Alvaro Modesto Tuero Castaneda on March 17, identifying him as a non-citizen with an extensive criminal history in the state.
Officials said Tuero Castaneda’s record in New Jersey includes charges and/or convictions for lewdness, sexual assault of a minor, endangering sexual conduct, and three counts of burglary.
Criminal history cited by federal authorities
ICE did not release further details about the timeline of the offenses or the jurisdictions where the cases were prosecuted. The agency also did not specify whether Tuero Castaneda has completed prior sentences tied to those charges.
The arrest was carried out by ERO Newark officers as part of ongoing enforcement operations targeting non-citizens with prior criminal records.
Key Points
- ICE Newark arrested Alvaro Modesto Tuero Castaneda on March 17
- Officials cite criminal history including sexual assault of a minor and burglary
- Case now proceeds under federal immigration enforcement
Custody status and next steps unclear
ICE has not publicly detailed Tuero Castaneda’s current detention status or whether removal proceedings are underway. It is also unclear if additional criminal proceedings are pending.
Federal officials have not released further identifying details or court information related to the case.