The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested a former contestant on a popular dance television show. Roberts Nemiro, a Latvian national, was apprehended in San Francisco on Tuesday after a referral from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Nemiro is accused of overstaying his visa, which expired in August 2012. He entered the United States on a visa in October 2011 but remained in the country beyond its expiration date. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is currently handling his removal proceedings.
Nemiro's past career as a professional dancer on TV may seem at odds with his current situation. However, authorities claim he has a history of serious crimes, including aggravated assault with a gun, sexual battery, and drug-related offenses. His convictions include disorderly conduct, battery, and possession of controlled substances and paraphernalia.
DHS officials say Nemiro's arrest demonstrates the agency's commitment to enforcing immigration laws and removing violent criminals from the country. The Trump administration has been highlighting similar cases in California, a state with sanctuary policies that some argue hinder federal immigration enforcement efforts.
ICE officials have not commented on the case, but the agency's actions appear to be part of a broader effort to address immigration and crime concerns in California.
The case against Nemiro is ongoing, and his deportation from the United States is expected to follow.
