DHS Blasts Minnesota Officials After Serial Sex Assault Suspect is Released Despite ICE Detainer, Then Tries to Drag Woman Out of Her Apartment Window (VIDEO)

Department of Homeland Security officials are criticizing Minnesota authorities for releasing Eduart Gomez Ochoa, a Mexican national with a lengthy criminal record including sexual assaults and violence, despite an ICE detainer. Ochoa was arrested again after allegedly attempting to kidnap a woman shortly after his release. DHS argues that Minnesota officials should have honored the detainer to prevent further offenses and allow for deportation.

• Eduart Gomez Ochoa, an illegal immigrant from Mexico with multiple prior arrests for sexual assault and violence, was released by Minnesota authorities despite an ICE detainer.
• Ochoa was subsequently charged with first-degree burglary and attempted kidnapping after allegedly trying to drag a woman out of her apartment window.
• DHS criticized the release, stating that Ochoa should not have been freed and that Minnesota officials should honor ICE detainers for deportation.
• Ochoa’s criminal history includes numerous charges such as domestic abuse, felony threats of violence, felony burglary, and third-degree assault, and he became a green card holder.
• ICE had lodged a detainer against Ochoa in May following his arrest for burglary, criminal sexual conduct, and fleeing a peace officer, but it was reportedly lifted by the jail.