US EditionICE: 2 Men Choke Texas Border Patrol Agent, Escape From Vehicle on I-45 in Conroe
The two men were held for deportation under an operation targeting violent criminals; one choked a Border Patrol agent during their escape, officials said.
- On September 22, 2025, two men escaped ICE custody in Conroe, Texas after one choked a female Border Patrol agent during transfer to the Montgomery Processing Center.
- During an ICE-led operation near Spring, Texas, both men were held on deportation holds; Padron Barron had at least three illegal entries with expulsions on Dec. 13, 2022, and Jan. 1, 2023, while Padron Mendez had no prior ICE encounters.
- Conroe police assisted ICE and urged calls to 911 or the ICE tip line at 866-347-2423 after the men ran east of I-45 at North Loop 336 in flexi cuffs and shirtless.
- Both men were recaptured Monday evening just outside Conroe and face prosecution; federal prosecutors say they face up to 20 years in prison and fines up to $250,000.
- ICE framed the arrests as part of efforts to target the 'worst of the worst,' with Gabriel Martinez warning `They might as well paint a bright target on their backs because attacks like this are inevitable and will continue to occur,' and urged tips via @EROHouston.
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Two Illegal Aliens Recaptured in Texas After Allegedly Choking Border Patrol Agent to Escape
Law enforcement authorities quickly recaptured two illegal aliens who escaped from Border Patrol custody after allegedly choking a female agent. Officials say the attack happened while the two Mexican nationals were being transported to a detention facility. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers initially arrested the two during a multi-agency enforcement operation in the greater Houston area. | Border / Cartel Chronicles
ICE recaptures illegal immigrants who escaped after allegedly choking Border Patrol agent
Two illegal immigrants who escaped custody after allegedly choking a female Border Patrol agent in Conroe, Texas have been recaptured by ICE and face criminal prosecution.
Manhunt Underway For 2 Fugitive Illegal Aliens Who Choked Female Border Agent In Texas
Authorities Launch Manhunt for Escaped Detainees; ICE Official Blames ‘Demonization’ of Law Enforcement A search is underway for two illegal aliens who escaped from custody on September 22 after one of them choked a female Border Patrol agent during their transport to the Montgomery Processing Center. Juan Carmen Pardon Mendez, 29, and Juan Carlos Padron […] Manhunt Underway For 2 Fugitive Illegal Aliens Who Choked Female Border Agent In Texas
Conroe police caught 2 men who escaped from ICE custody
CONROE, Texas (KIAH) -- Police said that the two men who have escaped custody from Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the Conroe area have been apprehended. Conroe police said around 5 p.m. Monday that the suspects were promptly apprehended outside the city limits of Conroe. (Conroe Police Department) Police said that they were assisting ICE in locating two men who escaped from their custody. Police did not state how the two men escaped but …
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