Three MS-13 Gang Members Arrested in Nassau County, New York
Three MS-13 gang members, all undocumented immigrants, have been charged in Nassau County, New York, following a coordinated law enforcement operation.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) worked alongside local police and the FBI to apprehend Elias Wilfredo Serrano Bonilla, 21, from El Salvador; Edras Daniel Velazquez Giron, 19, from Honduras; and 20-year-old Jeffrey Brasimir Valladares Arcaga.
ICE agents have maintained custody of the trio to prevent them from being released while awaiting trials.
Specifically, Serrano Bonilla entered the U.S. illegally during the Obama administration, before December 2016. He faced previous charges, including first-degree assault, following an arrest in January 2020. Recently, he was charged with multiple serious offenses, including:
- Eight counts of attempted murder
- First-degree assault with intent to cause serious injury
- Robbery and various assault charges involving threats with dangerous weapons
- Conspiracy to commit a Class A felony
- Numerous counts of attempted assaults and possession of weapons
Velazquez Giron, who entered the U.S. illegally under the Biden administration before June 2022, was ordered to be deported in September 2023 after failing to show up in court. He faces similar severe charges, including:
- Multiple counts of attempted murder
- Serious assault and robbery charges
- Conspiracy related to a Class A felony
- Weapons possession
Valladares Arcaga crossed the U.S.-Mexico border illegally in 2022. He was arrested last month and charged with crimes including weapon possession and driving without a license.
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons stated, “America is no longer a dumping ground for foreign criminals and gang members.” He emphasized the agency’s commitment to arresting MS-13 members and preventing violence in communities.
All three gang members are currently held in custody at the Nassau Police Station.
