DHS Issues Warning After Arrest of Foreign-Born Sex Offender in Minnesota

The Department of Homeland Security has raised serious concerns following the arrest of a foreign-born sex offender who recently held a position at Minnesota’s Department of Education.

This unsettling news centers around Wilson Tindy, a 43-year-old native of Kenya. Just a few years back, he served as the director for the Department of Internal Audit and Advisory Services within the Minnesota Department of Education, despite a felony charge for criminal sexual conduct in 2015.

Earlier this June, Tindy faced legal troubles again after allegedly driving under the influence and refusing to undergo a sobriety test, leading to three misdemeanor charges.

Shortly after reports surfaced about Tindy’s criminal background, sources confirmed he was no longer with the Minnesota Department of Education.

Now, Tindy finds himself in the spotlight again due to a recent immigration arrest. While the exact date of the arrest isn’t disclosed, it was reported that ICE officers took him into custody at his home in Plymouth, Minnesota. Eyewitnesses noted he was arrested next to his BMW.

Footage from the scene shows Tindy being processed at a detention center, though details about his case are still somewhat murky. Complicating matters is the fact that Tindy is currently considered to be in the U.S. illegally. He received a legal permanent resident status in 2014, but reports indicate he overstayed his six-month visa given in 2005. His previous application for permanent residency was denied, and he spent 18 months in ICE custody following his felony conviction.

It seems there is a need to thoroughly examine his case with legal counsel to determine if his conviction justifies removal from the U.S. An ICE official expressed the seriousness of the situation, emphasizing their mission to ensure that individuals with criminal records face consequences.

The path forward for Tindy regarding deportation remains unclear. A search through the ICE detainee database didn’t return any findings related to his current status.

Neither the Minnesota Governor’s office nor the state department that employed Tindy made comments on the situation when approached.

The DHS, under Secretary Christie Noem, has been vocal about their stance on foreign-born residents who commit crimes, stressing that illegal activities should result in the loss of residency privileges.

“It’s a privilege to be granted a green card to live in the United States,” said Deputy Director Tricia McLaughlin. “When laws are broken, that privilege should be revoked.”