The United States Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement division arrested a St. Louis man at the Monroe County Courthouse in Waterloo on an immigration issue.
The man, who was scheduled for a hearing on two separate burglary charges, was taken into custody by ICE personnel prior to the scheduled hearing.
"an immigration issue"
A co-defendant, Jaime J. Diaz-Vargas, was also arrested by immigration officials when he reported to the courthouse for a hearing.
Author's summary: Arrest made at courthouse.