DHS Touts Arrest of Arsonist Illegal Alien in New York
The Department of Homeland Security announced the arrest of Elder Lopez-Avalos, an illegal immigrant from Guatemala, for allegedly setting fire to multiple cars in New York. The arrest was made possible through collaboration between local police and federal immigration enforcement. DHS officials emphasized the importance of cooperation in apprehending individuals who pose a public safety threat.
- ▪Elder Lopez-Avalos was arrested for allegedly setting fire to 10 cars, including near a daycare center.
- ▪The arrest occurred on May 12, following cooperation between Nassau County Police and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
- ▪DHS criticized some New York jurisdictions for their lack of cooperation with ICE, citing the release of nearly 7,000 criminal illegal aliens since January.
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Home – Political News – DHS Touts Arrest of Arsonist Illegal Alien in New York DHS Touts Arrest of Arsonist Illegal Alien in New York George Caldwell • May 18, 2026 Print Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is touting the arrest of an illegal alien in New York who allegedly set fire to several cars, an arrest they say was made possible by the cooperation of local authorities with federal immigration enforcement. On May 10, the Nassau County Police, in cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Elder Lopez-Avalos, an illegal immigrant from Guatemala who allegedly set fire to 10 cars, including in the vicinity of a daycare center.
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