USICE-ERO Agent Christian Jeremiah Castro, 52, Arrested And Criminally Charged By State Of Minnesota And Feds For Making False Statements In Minneapolis Shooting Incident During Operation Metro Surge

Castro taken into custody in Minnesota and booked at the Hennepin County jail in Minneapolis on Thursday, he also appeared in a Minnesota state court and bond was set for his release. Castro on Friday, also appeared before a federal magistrate in Minnesota and pleaded not guilty to making false statements regarding the shooting of a Venezuelan victim during an immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis in January.

By H. Nelson Goodson Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

September 18, 2026

Minneapolis, Minnesota - On Thursday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (USICE) and Enforcement Removal Operations (ERO) agent Christian Jeremiah Castro, 52, of McAllen, Texas was charged in state court (Minnesota) with four counts of second-degree assault and one count of falsely reporting a crime. Castro was taken into custody after appearing at a Hennepin County court on September 17, 2026. (HNNUSA article link: https://hispanicnewsnetwork.blogspot.com/2026/05/wanted-usice-agent-christian-castro-52.html?m=1)

According to a press release by the Hennepin County District Attorney's Office regarding previously filed criminal charges, on January 14, 2026, Castro fired his weapon through a front door and into a home with multiple people inside. The bullet struck Julio Sosa-Celis in the leg and lodged in the wall of a child’s bedroom.

During Castro's first appearance, Hennepin County Attorney’s Office (HCAO) prosecutors argued for $500,000 unconditional bail and $350,000 conditional bail. The court set bail at $400,000 and $200,000, respectively.

The terms of bail are:

• No contact with witnesses
• No possession of weapons
• Surrender of passport and electronic monitoring
• Supervised release
• Pre-signed waiver of extradition

“The process of holding Mr. Castro accountable for firing his weapon through a front door, striking Julio Sosa-Celis, endangering the lives of others, and falsely reporting a crime has begun,” Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said. “Every defendant, including Mr. Castro, is entitled to a fair trial and he will receive one. My thoughts today are with the victims whose lives were upended because of this incident.”

Both Mr. Sosa-Celis and Mr. Aljorna were charged with federal crimes based on Mr. Castro’s false reports. Those charges were later dismissed when video was produced that definitively countered Mr. Castro’s claims.

Castro’s next Minnesota state court appearance is scheduled for November 3 at 1:30 p.m..

Castro is also facing federal charges for making false statements in the frivolous federal criminal complaint filed against both Castro and Alfredo Alejandro Aljorna. (District of Minnesota | Christian Castro Indicted by Grand Jury for Making False Statements | United States Department of Justice https://share.google/HFums5DeWYIkG5NH1)

Castro and another USICE agent (has not been identified) lied in a federal crime report saying they were attacked by Sosa-Celis and Aljorna, which a security camera surveillance video from a nearby location captured the shooting contradicting Castro's claims.

On Friday, September 18, 2026, Castro appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Cowan Wright in Minnesota and pleaded not guilty to 6 federal counts for providing materially false statements. He was released on s $75,000 bond, must remain in GPS monitoring, stay in Minnesota or Texas and must request approval for travel by the court, no contact with victims or witnesses and had surrendered his passport.

Castro is considered a flight risk by Minnesota authorities and might have planned to cross into Mexico to avoid state and federal prosecution, despite his flight risk, he was granted bond by both the state and federal courts.

22-year-old Sonny Bond Fatally Shot In The Southside Of Milwaukee

Bond died at the scene from his gunshot injuries, and police are looking for a known suspect.

By H. Nelson Goodson 

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

September 14, 2026

Milwaukee, Wisconsin - On late Sunday, September 13, 2026 around 9:55 p.m., Milwaukee police responded to the 1400 block of W. National Ave. after gunshots were reported in the area. Police located 22-year-old Sonny Bond with gunshot wounds who died at the scene, according to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office.

Police are looking for a known suspect(s) driving a gray and gold Hyundai Sonata in connection with Bond's homicide.

José López, 93, Founder Of López Bakery In Milwaukee Passed Away

López opened the first López Bakery in the Southside in 1973.

By H. Nelson Goodson 

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

September 13, 2026

Milwaukee, Wisconsin - On Thursday, José López, 93, originally from the town of Charcas, in the State of San Luis Potosi in Mexico passed away in Milwaukee County, he first opened the López Bakery in 1973 in the Southside of Milwaukee.

The López Bakery was located at the 600 block of W. National Ave., then it eventually moved to the 1100 block of W. Historic Mitchell Street, where a restaurant was added. 

According to López's obituary, López emigrated to the U.S.A. from Mexico in 1967, moving to Milwaukee in 1969 with his wife Amparo, where he worked various jobs baking and saving up to establish a bakery. In 1973, he rented a small space inside a Mexican grocery store on the Southside. He ran it successfully and was able to save up enough to purchase his first stand alone business, and “Lopez Bakery” was born on S. 3rd & W. Lapham Streets. He operated stores in many parts of the city, which included on S. 6th & W. National Ave., S. 16th Street & W. Lincoln Ave., and S. 11th & W. Mitchell Streets, as well as bakeries in Racine and Waukesha.

The peak of his success was in the late 90’s, where the family operated 5 stores and had 96 employees.

Amparo, 78, originally from Coahuila, Mexico passed in Hales Corners on May 15, 2023.

César A. Pabón-Péres, 98, Passed Away, Remembered As A Pillar In The Puerto Rican Community, Former Korean War Veteran, Professional Wrestler And Senior Exercise Instructor At UCC In Milwaukee

Pabón-Péres remembered as a former professional wrestler from Puerto Rico in the 1960's and a Korean War Veteran before spending decades working with youths and senior citizens at the United Community Center in the Southside of Milwaukee.

By H. Nelson Goodson 

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

September 12, 2026

Milwaukee, Wisconsin - On Saturday, César Antonio Pabón-Péres, 98, passed away after spending decades in Milwaukee forging programs at the United Community Center (UCC) to help kids at risk and kept them off the streets. Pabón-Péres was well respected for his ability to help make the UCC a thriving multi-million community non-profit organization today, and worked at UCC for 35 years before retiring and then volunteered at UCC afterwards.

The fitness center at UCC was named after him. Pabón-Péres, who was an Army Sergeant also received the Congressional gold metal in 2016 by former President Barack Obama for his service in the Korean War with the Borinqueneers in the 65th Infantry Regiment from Puerto Rico.

After returning to Puerto Rico from the military, he went to college and later became a special education teacher. Pabón-Péres was then hired by the Milwaukee Christian Center to work with young people with behavioral problems, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

In the 1960's,  Pabón-Péres was also a professional TV wrestler known as the Superman of Puerto Rico.

He managed the Spot at South 6 Street, which later moved to S. 9th Street and became the UCC. Where he later became the senior exercise instructor and weight room orientation instructor at UCC.

According to Julio Pabon, his son, "He was beloved by so many and did many inspirational things with his very long life. He was also known as the cofounder of the United Community Center. After the spot burnt down, he used a letter, signed by Richard Nixon to raise money that was used to purchase the old Church that became the gymnasium, which is now the theater space at UCC. Although he wasn’t the top decision maker at UCC, mainly because he wanted to be on the street level working directly with the community, he was instrumental in creating the culture that existed in that space. He had his arms opened to all and I carry that legacy with me as I teach in the elementary level. I’m grateful for all of his teachings."

Annette Rivera-Pili also says, "My Uncle Emilio Velez, who at the time was his best friend, and they both had a vision to be a part of the community and to help youngsters get off the streets and have a purpose. Unfortunately, my uncle could not see his dream become a reality because he passed away of leukemia at the age of 46 and Mr.Pabon made sure that he would go forward with this dream, which today is UCC that’s a very important part of the story thank you for sharing. In response to Julio Pabon, your father will never be forgotten!!"

30-year-old Janice Ramos Sentenced To 25 Years In Prison For The 2025 Homicide Of Astrid N. González-Feliciano, 30, In The Southside Of Milwaukee

Ramos pleaded guilty in a plea agreement and has been sentenced to 25 years in prison, she must serve 17 years in prison and 8 years supervision in connection with the homicide of González-Feliciano.

By H. Nelson Goodson 

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

September 12, 2026

Milwaukee, Wisconsin - On Thursday, Janice Ramos, 30, was sentenced to 25 years in prison, with 17 years incarceration and 8 years of supervision for the May 5, 2025 homicide of Astrid N. González-Feliciano, 30, at the 1900 block of W. Amy Place in the Southside of Milwaukee.

Ramos in a plead agreement with prosecutors pleaded guilty on April 8, for a reduced charge of 1st-degree reckless homicide.

According to the criminal complaint, Ramos fatally shot González-Feliciano with a .45 Calber handgun, after 20 hours, police were called to the victim's place of residence after a neighbor saw several of González-Feliciano's nude children outside alone. When police arrived at the scene, they located González-Feliciano's body inside the home and recovered four spent bullet casings including one that her child was holding at the time.

Police apparently discovered that González-Feliciano had been fatally shot at least 20 hours before they were called to the homicide crime scene.

The criminal complaint says, that neighbors had previously heard loud bangs, but thought they were fireworks. Later, a neighbor saw several of González-Feliciano's young children nude in the front porch and when the neighbor asked one of the children about their mother, the child told the neighbor that she was inside on the floor bleeding. The neighbor then called police to the scene.

Milwaukee police were able to get surveillance video from a nearby area and they could see Ramos and another unidentified person wearing hoodies in the shadows by González-Feliciano's residence. Ramos confessed to police that she called her child's father earlier with an excuse to get him to leave González-Feliciano's residence who he was dating. Once Ramos ex-boyfriend left, she approached González-Feliciano who came to the door and fatally shot her multiple times. Ramos told police that it was the other person who killed González-Feliciano, but police have yet to charge Ramos's alleged accomplice.

Democrat Nominee Ismael Luna Should Release His GPS Cellphone Records To Confirm That He Resides At 1423 W. Walker Street In Milwaukee, WI State Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D-Milw) Requested In WEC Election Fraud Complaint

WI State Rep. Ortiz-Velez requesting for Democrat Nominee Ismael Luna to release his GPS cellphone information in order to confirm he actually resides at 1423 W. Walker Street in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin - On Tuesday, September 8, 2026, Wisconsin State Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D-Milw) in a response (Wisconsin Election Commission-WEC complaint filing) to Democrat nominee Ismael Luna's response to allegations of Election fraud, Ortiz-Velez is requesting Luna to release his GPS cellphone information (records) from August 11, 2026 to date in order for Luna to confirm that his actually stays at 1423 W. Walker Street address at night, which Ortiz-Velez alleged in an Election fraud complaint with the WEC that he doesn't actually reside at the address, which his sworn Declaration of Candidacy claims that he does reside at the address.

Luna previously responded in a WEC filing that he doesn't stay at the 1423 W. Walker Street address from time to time and primarily on the weekends. (HNNUSA article: https://tinyurl.com/bvb4bwsh)

Also, Rep. Ortiz-Velez filed a signed affidavit by Victor Huyke with the WEC claiming that he received messenger messages from multiple individuals claiming that Luna doesn't actually reside at the W. Walker Street address. Huyke posted a photo of Luna's place of residence in social media questioning why the duplex at 1423 W. Walker Street has not been kept up (duplex in need of outdoor repairs).

The Luna Election fraud in the 8th Assembly District in the Southside of Milwaukee inquiry continues as new filings with the WEC questions Luna's response that he lives at the W. Walker Street address. 

Source: Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

 

Democrat Nominee Ismael Luna From The 8th Assembly District Files Response To WI State Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez's WEC Complaint Allagations About His Residency

Update: More questions raised about Democrat nominee Ismael Luna's actual address in the 8th Assembly District in Milwaukee 

Milwaukee, Wisconsin - On Wednesday, Democrat nominee Ismael Luna from the 8th Assembly District confirmed that he doesn't stay at 1423 W. Walker St. address from time to time and primarily on the weekends, and has rented another residence at S. 15 Place within the 8th Assembly District in Milwaukee.

Luna in a notorized statement on September 2, 2026, in response to Wisconsin State Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D-Milw) complaint filed with the Wisconsin Election Commission (WEC) alleging that Luna doesn't actually reside at the W. Walker Street address, disputes Ortiz-Velez's allegations. The 11-page Luna's response is attached in the Hispanic News Network U.S.A. (HNNUSA) exclusive post.

Luna also states in his response that he split up from his male partner in November 2025, but still owned properties with his ex-partner.

Sources indicated that Luna and his ex-partner went on vacation to Mexico after the Primary Election 2026.

According to Luna, both Luna and his ex-partner leased out their S. Honey Creek Drive property in April 1, 2026 to other tenants, but Luna failed to address why his nomination papers (dated April to May 2026) included his W. Walker Street address including instructions to nomination paper circulators to return the documents to the S. Honey Creek Drive address at a certain post mark date, which the S. Honey Creek Drive address has a tenant's mailbox and a landlord mail box, according to Luna.

In March 31, 2026, a Luna For Assembly campaign amended registration statement was filed with the WEC stating that the campaign address was at the W. Walker Street.

Luna has recently decided to move out from the W. Walker Street address due to safety concerns (his lease at W. Walker Street address ends on September 30, 2026), which he indicated that he wasn't actually staying at the W. Walker Street address. Luna believes that his address should be private, but as a candidate in Wisconsin and if elected to office, the candidate's and elected official's actual address is public.

Luna failed to mention his ex-partner's current address, since according to Luna's response to the WEC, they don't live at S. Honey Creek Drive in Milwaukee and at the S. 35 Street in the City of Greenfield. 

Luna's 12-page response to the Ortiz-Velez's WEC filed complaint attached to this HNNUSA news post.

In addition: Rep. Ortiz-Velez announced on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 that she is a write-in candidate in the 8th Assembly District for the General Election in November 2026.

Rep. Ortiz-Velez filed WEC complaint against Luna (HNNUSA): https://hispanicnewsnetwork.blogspot.com/2026/08/team-luna-nomination-paper-circulators.html?m=0

Posted on September 2, 2026

Source: Hispanic News Network U.S.A.