75% of This Year’s Murders in Fairfax County Are Reportedly by Undocumented Immigrants, According to DHS

DHS: Murder Suspects in Fairfax County Entered U.S. Illegally

The Department of Homeland Security has revealed that three out of four suspects currently on trial for murder in Fairfax County, Virginia, entered the country illegally.

In a statement about one of the suspects released Thursday, DHS criticized Democratic Governor Abigail Spanberger of Virginia, asserting that the state’s sanctuary policies should be revoked. This announcement followed claims that Fairfax County authorities had not cooperated with federal immigration enforcement.

On Wednesday, ICE issued detainers regarding recent arrests, urging “Virginia’s sanctuary politicians” to prevent “criminal illegal aliens released from prison” from returning to the streets. Misael Lopez Gomez was arrested on Tuesday, facing second-degree murder charges as well as felony child abuse for allegedly killing his 3-month-old daughter. DHS confirmed that he is a Guatemalan national residing in the U.S. illegally.

Another suspect, Anibal Armando Chavarria Muy, also a Guatemalan illegal immigrant, was apprehended on March 3 in relation to a stabbing incident within the county. DHS once again issued a detainer, asking “Fairfax County sanctuary politicians” to keep Muy in custody, as he too has been charged with second-degree murder.

On February 23, the mother of a victim, Stephanie Minter, was discovered stabbed to death at a bus stop in Fairfax County. The suspect, Abdul Jallow, a Sierra Leonean national, was located and arrested, facing charges of murder and petty theft. Jallow entered the U.S. illegally in 2012 and has a concerning criminal record with over 30 arrests for various offenses, including serious charges like rape and assault.

DHS remarked that this incident reflects a pattern of preventable violence by illegal aliens, stating, “This is yet another heinous criminal illegal alien and preventable murder of an American citizen.”

In discussion surrounding Minter’s murder, a deputy chief noted that Jallow’s actions occurred shortly after Governor Spanberger had publicly criticized ICE. The official emphasized the importance of cooperation between sanctuary jurisdictions and federal authorities to ensure public safety.

Democratic State Senator Scott Surovell previously placed blame on ICE for Minter’s murder, contending they were too distracted to handle suspects properly. However, DHS accused Fairfax County officials of not cooperating and indicated a history of neglecting immigration detainees, suggesting that such disregard can lead to tragic outcomes.

Statements from former Assistant Attorney Tricia McLaughlin pointed to the responsibility of local politicians, alleging that their policies have inadvertently released dangerous individuals back into the community. Reports pointed out that Fairfax County Sheriff Stacey Kincaid has refused to honor ICE detainers related to Minter’s murder suspect. The Commonwealth County Attorney’s office dropped several minor charges against Jallow, ultimately leading to his release.

Both Kincaid and County Attorney Steve Descano were invited to testify at a House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing examining the effects of sanctuary policies on public safety scheduled for April 15.