Man arrested in Hamilton during ICE operation, accused of resisting arrest
A man is facing charges after a targeted arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Hamilton last Friday morning.
Arrest and charges
The Butler County Sheriff’s Office said detectives were assisting ICE agents Friday morning as they tried to arrest Alberto Lira-Razo, 39.
Investigators said when officers arrived, he drove back toward his home, refused repeated orders to get out of the car and resisted as officers tried to take him into custody.
The sheriff’s office said an ICE agent broke a window to get inside and used a Taser during the struggle.
Lira-Razo was eventually handcuffed and taken into custody.
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Charges and court proceedings
He is facing charges of obstructing official business and resisting arrest. He was also given an ICE detainer at the Butler County Jail.
The sheriff's office said he was being targeted by ICE because of his previous criminal history, which includes assault on a police officer and disorderly conduct.
