DANGEROUS Criminal Hiding Among School Kids

A dangerous MS-13 fugitive with an active Interpol warrant was living just steps away from a Long Island middle school, highlighting the deadly consequences of failed border security that put American children directly in harm’s way.

Story Highlights

Jaime Manuel Perez Perez, wanted internationally for violent crimes, arrested near Brentwood middle school
The 42-year-old Salvadoran national entered illegally in 2019 and evaded deportation for six years
ICE coordinated multi-agency operation to capture suspect with Interpol Red Notice for extortion and threats
Arrest occurred on first day of school, demonstrating ongoing threat to student safety from illegal immigration

International Fugitive Found Steps From School

Federal immigration agents arrested Jaime Manuel Perez Perez on September 3, 2025, during a coordinated operation in Brentwood, New York. The 42-year-old Salvadoran national was wanted by authorities in El Salvador under an active Interpol Red Notice for aggravated extortion and threats to injure. ICE Homeland Security Investigations and Enforcement and Removal Operations conducted the arrest during a vehicle stop, removing a dangerous criminal who had been living undetected near children.

Six Years of Failed Immigration Enforcement

Perez Perez first entered the United States illegally on April 15, 2019, through El Paso, Texas. U.S. Border Patrol agents apprehended him and issued a notice to appear for removal proceedings, but he was released into the country. For over six years, this alleged gang associate remained free in American communities while his immigration case languished in the system. His scheduled hearing is set for February 2026, demonstrating the massive backlog that allows dangerous criminals to roam freely.

MS-13’s Continued Threat to American Communities

The transnational criminal organization MS-13 originated in Los Angeles during the 1980s and has established a significant presence on Long Island. The gang is notorious for brutal violence, including murder, extortion, and drug trafficking operations that terrorize communities. Brentwood has become a focal point for MS-13 activity, with federal authorities conducting ongoing operations to disrupt gang recruitment and violence in local schools.

Law Enforcement Success Under New Leadership

HSI New York Special Agent in Charge Ricky Patel and ERO New York City acting Field Office Director Judith Almodovar emphasized their commitment to protecting communities from transnational gang threats. The successful operation demonstrates the effectiveness of coordinated federal enforcement when agencies are empowered to prioritize public safety over political correctness. Under the current administration’s restored immigration enforcement priorities, dangerous criminals can no longer exploit sanctuary policies to evade justice.

Man busted by ICE on first day of school on Long Island was ‘MS-13 fugitive’: feds https://t.co/tNTYGfZ5Ae pic.twitter.com/jmywD0kuMp

— New York Post (@nypost) September 11, 2025

Perez Perez remains in ICE custody pending removal proceedings back to El Salvador, where he faces prosecution for his alleged crimes. This case illustrates why strong border security and swift deportation of criminal aliens must remain top priorities for protecting American families and children from preventable violence.