HERNANDO, Miss. — The DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday that investigators, working with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Olive Branch Police Department, arrested a Memphis man during a scheduled court appearance in Olive Branch Municipal Court.
Officials said Miquel Ambrosio, a Memphis resident, was taken into custody without incident after arriving for his hearing. Ambrosio had previously been arrested in Shelby County on a domestic assault charge and was also facing DUI and other charges in Southaven. At the time of his court appearance, he was subject to an active federal immigration detainer issued by ICE.
DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton praised the coordinated effort, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between local and federal agencies.
“Strong partnerships among law enforcement are crucial to keeping our communities safe, and today’s operation shows what can be achieved when local and federal agencies work together,” Barton said. “My office is proud to stand with ICE agents to ensure that immigration laws are upheld and that our citizens remain protected so that our county does not carry the burden of violent offenders who are unlawfully present in the United States.”…