Repeat Offender: Maribel Martinez Garcia Arrested Again by ICE for Multiple Offenses

Maribel Martinez Garcia, a 40-year-old Mexican national, has once again found herself in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials in Houston. This time, she was arrested for possessing a counterfeit Social Security card and a fake lawful permanent resident card.

Martinez’s troubled history with immigration authorities dates back to 2000 when she was first caught entering the U.S. illegally at the young age of 16. Despite multiple deportations over the years, she continued to return to the country.

One of her attempts to reenter the U.S. in 2007 resulted in her arrest on charges of capital murder, which was later reduced to murder, leading to a 20-year prison sentence. After serving a few years behind bars, she was deported to Mexico once again.

However, Martinez managed to find her way back into the U.S., prompting ICE Houston to coordinate with their counterparts in New Orleans to track her down. Thanks to their efforts, Martinez was located and taken into custody before she could potentially harm anyone else.

Following her latest arrest, Martinez has been transferred to the Montgomery Processing Center in Conroe, Texas. ICE has initiated proceedings for her illegal reentry and is exploring additional criminal charges in collaboration with prosecutors.

Despite her repeated violations of immigration laws, Martinez’s resilience in attempting to return to the U.S. underscores the challenges faced by enforcement authorities in deterring individuals from reoffending. The case of Maribel Martinez Garcia serves as a stark reminder of the complexities involved in immigration enforcement and the need for continued vigilance to ensure public safety.

For more information on this story, you can visit the official ICE press release.