CHICAGO – ICE officers successfully apprehended Alan Eduardo Garcia, 31, an illegal alien from Mexico, during a high-risk operation as part of Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago. Despite Garcia’s repeated aggression and attempts to evade arrest, ICE officers likely saved his life by preventing him from jumping off a third-floor balcony. His rap sheet includes arrests and convictions for felony strangulation, domestic battery, disorderly conduct, battery causing bodily injury, and aggravated battery against a handicapped or pregnant woman, and unlawful use of a firearm.

“The safety and well-being of our officers is our top priority,” said ICE Chicago Field Office Director Sam Olson. “This incident highlights the risks our officers face daily in carrying out their duties to protect our communities. We commend their professionalism and courage in handling this dangerous situation.”

Garcia’s criminal record includes arrests and convictions for felony strangulation, domestic battery, disorderly conduct, battery causing bodily injury, and aggravated battery against a handicapped or pregnant person. He also faces pending charges for unlawful use of a firearm. Garcia entered the United States illegally and previously held Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals status, which was denied in 2019.

On Oct. 8, ICE officers attempted to arrest Garcia during a vehicle stop, but he fled after ramming a government vehicle. Officers pursued him with assistance from a Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations helicopter but lost sight of him due to his reckless driving at speeds over 100 miles per hour, endangering public safety, including children in the area.

On Nov. 5, ICE officers observed Garcia exiting his apartment and entering his vehicle. Garcia again attempted to assault officers by striking their vehicles and fleeing at high speed. He abandoned his vehicle and fled on foot, barricading himself inside his apartment.

Given Garcia’s violent history and potential to be armed, the officers secured the area and received authorization to breach the apartment. Upon entry, Garcia attempted to escape by climbing onto the third-floor balcony, where officers intervened to prevent him from jumping.

Despite ICE officers ensuring his safety, Garcia continued to resist arrest and struck officers before being subdued, handcuffed, and transported to the Northbrook Police Department for medical evaluation. Two officers sustained injuries during the operation and were treated by a tactical medic and at an urgent care facility.

Garcia remains in ICE custody pending immigration proceedings.

If you have information about criminal alien activity in your community, call the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE or complete the online tip form .