NEWARK, NJ – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested Wilmer Chileno, an Ecuadorian national, on Aug. 11 in New Jersey, citing a criminal history that includes aggravated assault and multiple weapons-related charges.
According to Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Newark, Chileno was previously arrested for attempting to cause bodily injury, as well as for possession and unlawful possession of a weapon. Officials said he is currently being held in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.
ICE did not specify when or where the prior offenses occurred, but noted that Chileno is considered a threat to public safety due to the nature of the charges. No additional details were released about the circumstances surrounding his arrest last week.
Chileno will remain in ICE detention as his case moves through immigration court, where a final decision will be made regarding his removal from the United States.
This arrest comes as ERO Newark continues targeted enforcement actions across the region, focusing on noncitizens with serious criminal records.
Key Points
- ICE arrested Wilmer Chileno, an Ecuadorian national, on Aug. 11 in New Jersey
- Chileno has a criminal history including aggravated assault and weapons charges
- He remains in ICE custody pending removal proceedings
ICE arrests Ecuadorian national with violent past as part of ongoing enforcement in New Jersey.
