A Mexican national with a long history of illegal activity in the U.S. has been arrested once again—this time for allegedly dealing meth in Indianapolis. Diego T. Escobar, 29, who has been deported three times, was taken into custody Monday and now faces federal drug charges.
Escobar has a documented criminal past in Indiana and Kansas, with previous arrests for drug trafficking, illegal firearm possession, and multiple driving offenses. Despite being removed from the country three times, he has continued to return and engage in criminal activity.
His latest arrest stems from a DEA-led investigation, which reportedly caught him on camera selling a pound of pure meth to an undercover officer outside a Little Caesars last April. Federal court documents detailing the drug exchange were unsealed on Tuesday, revealing a months-long operation tracking Escobar’s movements.
Escobar is currently being held in Marion County Jail under an ICE detainer, and authorities say he now faces deportation for a fourth time. This case highlights the ongoing issue of repeat offenders illegally re-entering the country and engaging in criminal activity, raising concerns about enforcement and border security.
In May 2024, an illegal alien who was previously deported from the United States, was accused of raping a young child in Campbell County, Virginia.
21-year-old Hiuder Pedro Javier Sacul Caal had been arrested and charged by the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office with the rape of a minor.
“Due to the fact that this is an active investigation, the sheriff’s office will not be releasing any additional details related to the case,” Campbell County Sheriff Whit Clark said in a statement.
The day before Sacul Caal’s arrest, the sheriff’s office reportedly began investigating the rape of a child in Campbell County and were led to the illegal alien who had been previously deported from the country.
“We are especially sensitive to the fact that these crimes involve a young juvenile who lives here within our community,” Clark said. “Like any criminal investigation conducted by the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office, upholding the integrity of a case is a priority for our department and the Campbell County Commonwealth’s Attorney.”
