Sheriff Roybal Releases Updated ICE Custody Transfer List, Continues to Advocate for Public Safety in Colorado

Today, El Paso County Sheriff Joseph Roybal released updated information on individuals transferred to the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from the El Paso County Jail since January 2025.

“As part of our ongoing commitment to transparency, I am once again releasing a list of individuals and their associated criminal charges connected to the safe and secure transfer of custody to our federal partners at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement,” said El Paso County Sheriff Joseph Roybal. “We will continue to provide this information in a timely manner to demonstrate compliance with Colorado law and to reaffirm my commitment to the safety and well-being of the community we serve.”

Sheriff Roybal added, “As we approach the 2026 Legislative Session, I urge the Governor and members of the legislature to recognize the critical need for law enforcement to work in coordination with our federal partners to hold individuals accountable for criminal behavior.”

The following individuals were transferred between July 1, 2025, and September 30, 2025:

Munoz, Elva Nida
41 years-old
Arresting Agency: Colorado Springs Police Department on 3/27/25
Charges: Vehicular eluding-substantial risk of death to another, Eluding/attempt to elude, Driving under restraints-alcohol conviction, Expired plates, Criminal mischief, Second degree criminal trespass, Unlawful possession of a controlled substance, Criminal mischief
Transferred to ICE custody on: 7/2/25

Ramirez-Hernandez, Miguel Angel
27 years-old
Arresting Agency: Fountain Police Department on 7/8/25
Charges: Violation of restraining order, Harassment, Possession of a dangerous/ illegal weapon
Transferred to ICE custody on: 7/11/25

Gonzalez-Perez, Jacinto
25 years-old
Arresting Agency: El Paso County Sheriff’s Office on 2/8/25
Charges: Careless driving with bodily injury or death
Transferred to ICE custody on: 7/15/25

Aguilar-Saenz, Mario Alberto
39 years-old
Arresting Agency: Colorado Springs Police Department on 5/15/25
Charges: Vehicular eluding – substantial risk of death to another, Unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Transferred to ICE custody on: 7/16/25

Gomez, Haroldo Zaharias
47 years-old
Arresting Agency: Colorado Springs Police Department on 6/6/25
Charges: Menacing-real/simulated weapon, 3^rd Degree assault, Criminal mischief, False reporting of identifying information to law enforcement authorities
Transferred to ICE custody on: 7/22/25

Esteban-Romero, Abel
27 years-old
Arresting Agency: Colorado State Patrol on 2/14/25
Charges: 2^nd Assault, 2^nd Degree kidnapping, Unlawful sexual contact, 3^rd Degree assault, Child abuse, Driving under the influence, Failure to provide insurance, Licenses for driver
Transferred to ICE custody on: 7/26/25

Meraz, Raul Anzelmo
37 years-old
Arresting Agency: Colorado Springs Police Department on 4/13/25
Charges: Driving under the influence, Driving under the influence per se, License for drivers, 2^nd Degree assault – domestic violence, 3^rd Degree assault – domestic violence, Child abuse -domestic violence
Transferred to ICE custody on: 7/28/25

Franco-Rosales, Jesus
34 years-old
Arresting Agency: El Paso County Sheriff’s Office on 7/23/25
Charges: 1^st Degree motor vehicle theft
Transferred to ICE custody on: 8/1/25

Villegas-Briceno, Jesus Gabriel
27 years-old
Arresting Agency: Colorado Springs Police Department on 8/10/25
Charges: Violation of a restraining order, License for drivers, Driving on roadways lanes for traffic, Expired plates, 3^rd Degree assault.
Transferred to ICE custody on: 8/13/25

Hernandez, Anthony
43 years-old
Arresting Agency: El Paso County Sheriff’s Office on 6/23/25
Charges: Felony menacing, Felony menacing- failure to comply
Transferred to ICE custody on: 8/20/25

Islas-Palacios, Romulo
50 years-old
Arresting Agency: Colorado Springs Police Department on 8/29/25
Charges: 2^nd Degree motor vehicle theft, Unlawful possession of a controlled substance, Driving under restraint
Transferred to ICE custody on: 8/30/25

Bustamante-Sanchez, Juan Jesus
27 years-old
Arresting Agency: Colorado Springs Police Department on 8/30/25
Charges: 2^nd Degree assault – Crime of passion
Transferred to ICE custody on: 8/30/25

Pino Trejo, Edwin Enrique
28 years-old
Arresting Agency: El Paso County Sheriff’s Office on 8/28/25
Charges: 2^nd Degree attempted murder, 2^nd Degree kidnapping, 1^st Degree assault, 2^nd Degree assault, Menacing simulated/real weapon
Transferred to ICE custody on: 9/1/25

Martinez-Torres, Elias Maheny
27 years-old
Arresting Agency: Colorado Springs Police Department on 9/1/25
Charges: False imprisonment
Transferred to ICE custody on: 9/2/25

Carranza, Darwin Josue
18 years-old
Arresting Agency: Fountain Police Department on 02/24/25
Charges: Sexual assault
Transferred to ICE custody on: 9/2/25

Roque-Levya, Ernesto
43 years-old
Arresting Agency: Colorado Springs Police Department on 9/2/24
Charges: Harassment, Criminal mischief, Theft
Transferred to ICE custody on: 9/3/25

Casto-Rojas, Maikol
24 years-old
Arresting Agency: Colorado Springs Police Department on 8/27/25
Charges: 2^nd Degree assault, Menacing simulated/real weapon, 3^rd Degree assault
Transferred to ICE custody on: 9/3/25

Lopez-Diaz, Bersain
30 years-old
Arresting Agency: Colorado Springs Police Department on 3/23/25
Charges: Unlawful sexual contact
Transferred to ICE custody on: 9/5/25

Martinez-Rios, Cesar Lugardo
25 years-old
Arresting Agency: El Paso County Sheriff’s Office on 9/4/25
Charges: 1^st Degree criminal trespass
Transferred to ICE custody on: 9/5/25

Saucedo-Martinez, Carlos Alberto
23-years-old
Arresting Agency: El Paso County Sheriff’s Office on 5/13/25
Charges: violation of a restraining order, Obstructing a peace officer, 1^st degree criminal trespass, criminal mischief
Transferred to ICE custody on: 9/10/25

Rodriguez-Alcala, Uriel
Arresting Agency: Colorado Springs Police Department on 8/15/25
Charges: Forgery, Owner without insurance on public roadways, Fictitious numbers on plates, License for drivers, False reporting of identifying information
Transferred to ICE custody on: 9/11/25

Gomez-Luna, Johnathan
22-years-old
Arresting Agency: Colorado Springs Police Department on 9/12/25
Charges: Criminal possession of forged instrument, Criminal possession of forged instruments (felony), Unlawful possession of a controlled substance, Possession of drug paraphernalia, License for drivers, Displayed expired plates, Number plates attached, Owner without insurance on public highway, License for drivers, Registration-unregistered vehicle
Transferred to ICE custody on: 9/12/25

Pimenta Herrera, Franyer Elesar
20-years—old
Arresting Agency: Colorado Springs Police Department on 9/16/25
Charges: 3^rd degree assault, Harassment
Transferred to ICE custody on: 9/17/25

Ocana, Christopher Jairo
30-years-old
Arresting Agency: Colorado Springs Police Department on 9/18/25
Charges: Posting private image harassment
Transferred to ICE custody on: 9/19/25

Ocegueda Tapia, Rangel
28-years-old
Arresting Agency: Colorado Springs Police Department on 9/19/25
Charges: Unlawful distribution, Manufacturing, dispensing, or sale of a controlled substance
Transferred to ICE custody on: 9/21/25

Acosta Chavarria, Victor Manuel
42-years-old
Arresting Agency: Colorado Springs Police Department on 9/7/25
Charges: 3rd degree assault
Transferred to ICE custody on: 9/23/25

See the list of transfers published on July 7, 2025, here.

See the list of transfers published on May 27, 2025, here.

In addition to those transferred pursuant to ICE detainers, 14 “detained” individuals with criminal charges were released from the El Paso County Jail before ICE authorities could take custody (since January 2025), as required by state law (HB 19-1124; 16-4-102 C.R.S.).