NASHVILLE NIGHTMARE: ICE Arrests Convicted Domestic Abuser Whose Daughter Feared He Would Kill Her Mother

ICE nabbed Luis Meza-Olivera following a school official tipping off ICE after his daughter expressed fear he would “kill” her mother when he was released from local custody in Tennessee WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) March 14 arrest of Luis Meza-Olivera, a criminal alien from Peru, in Nashville, Tennessee. Meza-Olivera has an extensive criminal history with convictions across multiple states, including aggravated kidnapping, arson, and aggravated assault in Tennessee, and driving under the influence in California. He was also charged with attempted first-degree murder and vandalism in Tennessee and willful cruelty to a child in California. ICE became aware of his release by a tip from a school official who warned officers that Meza-Olivera's daughter told school officials her father was being released and she feared that he would kill her mother. According to court documents, Meza-Olivera locked a woman in a bathroom and lit a fire outside of it while she was unable to open the door to escape in 2011. In 2015, Washington County Sheriff’s office rescued the woman after she was found locked in a bedroom, “hogtied,” and with a rope tied around her neck. According to court documents, her five-year-old son called 9-1-1 to report the incident. Lauren Bis. “Thanks to a school official who left a tip for ICE, this individual is now in ICE custody and will enter removal proceedings. Americans can report tips to our brave law enforcement to help keep their communities safe when sanctuary politicians won’t by contacting our ICE Tip Line: 866-DHS-2-ICE (1-866-347-2423).” Meza-Olivera entered the U.S. in 2002 on a B-2 tourist visa. In 2010, he adjusted his status to that of a lawful permanent resident. His convictions make him eligible for removal from the U.S. He will remain in ICE custody pending removal proceedings. Anonymous tips may be reported on this form and via the toll-free ICE tip line, (866) 347-2423.