Accused cop killer ordered to be deported in 2000
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WINK News
Story Created:
Jul 19, 2008 at 4:15 PM EST
Story Updated:
Jul 20, 2008 at 10:41 PM EST
FORT MYERS, Fla. - WINK News has learned the man accused of killing Fort Myers Police Officer Andy Wildman was ordered to be deported from the United States. It is a story you first saw on First on WINKNews.com.
The Fort Myers Police Department is telling WINK News according to thier information Abel Arango was ordered to be deported from the United States.
It is not clear from the information the WINK News has obtained if Arango was actaully deported and then re-entered the United States, or if Arango was never deported.
Arango was a Cuban native. He entered the United States in Miami. Arango was given a "refugee status" in 1991. Nine years later, in 2000, he was ordered to be deported after being convicted of an Aggravated Felony. He appealed his deportation ruling, but the appeal was denied in 2001 and his Order of Deportation was reinstated at that time.
From the information that WINK News received, Arango was released from the Kron Detention Center in Miami in July of 2004.
WINK News has also learned that Arango is a documented gang member by the Collier County Sheriff's Office.
Arango's adult criminal history is very extensive including 20 felony charges and two misdemeanor charges. Some of those charges include:
o Armed Robbery
o Carrying a Concealed Weapon
o Cocaine Possession
o Cocaine Sale
o Cocaine Trafficking
o Grand Theft
o Burglary
o Possession of Weapon
o Battery - Domestic Violence
o Criminal Mischief
Friday, Jul 25 at 2:27 PM Tanya wrote ...
We have over crowded prisons, clinics, schools and our social security is running out. This is not the politians fault. It is our fault we put them in office. They say what we want to hear until they get in office. Then we do not hold them to what they promise. A select few will speak up but it usually doesn't agree with the majority. We need to take the time to speak up before a tradegy happens not when it occurs. If you want something done find a reasonable solution don't just complain.
Thursday, Jul 24 at 8:09 AM KiKi wrote ...
What should we do with all the Americans that kill cops?
Wednesday, Jul 23 at 10:52 AM sam wrote ...
They don't want to speak our language or pay taxes even the legal ones bring in their friends illegally and do not speak english, we should make it tougher on all immigrants, it should be a privilege to live in America and treated with respect.
Wednesday, Jul 23 at 1:22 AM Jackson wrote ...
Should we as citizens start shooting illegals on site?
Monday, Jul 21 at 6:29 PM anonymous wrote ...
FYI COPS WIFE: illegals might not be the only ones that bring problems into this country but they certainly are a BIG part of it! I don't have a problem with LEGAL immigrants that come here to work and pay taxes. I DO have a problem with those that come here and sponge off of our resources and commit crimes! IF they don't come here legally they should be deported...NO EXCEPTIONS! For the record I have a very good friend that is cuban and she feels the exact same way!
Monday, Jul 21 at 1:39 PM Jim wrote ...
This will not end as long as we do not force Cuba to allow Cuban criminals to be deported back to Cuba. Right now Cuba simply says no, they will not take them back. We say, OK and release the criminal Cubans back on our streets to commit more crimes! How many police and innocent civilians must be murdered by these Cubans before we take some action?
Monday, Jul 21 at 10:59 AM Barb wrote ...
There is a lot of coverage about this but politics will prevail and nothing will improve.
Monday, Jul 21 at 10:19 AM esther wrote ...
I am a Cuban that arrived to the US back in 1968. I'm so proud to be an American! I have worked very hard. All these refugees that are presently coming to the US simply don't want to work and they want everything on a silver platter. I agreed with deportation of illegal aliens that commit felonies. My deepest condolence goes out to the fallen police officer family.
Monday, Jul 21 at 6:31 AM chris wrote ...
citizens need to get involved.start reporting illegals.citizens arrest sounds good to me.I could round up 50 in 20 min on palm beach blvd.
Sunday, Jul 20 at 10:58 PM bri from Cincy wrote ...
I don't have a problem with people from other countries coming to America LEGALLY to work and have a family, but I do have a problem with illegal aliens. I don't believe enough is done to keep them out. We, as Americans are all immigrants and my grandparents came here legally to live the American dream. Many people who come here illegally drain our health care system, committ crimes, and should be deported. Not all, but some. We would be if we went to Cuba, Mexico or any other country illegally.
Sunday, Jul 20 at 10:52 PM bri wrote ...
I am from Cincinnati, Ohio and heard about the Fort Myers officer who was killed in the line of duty. First of all, my heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to his family and the entire Fort Myers Police Department. This was an absolutely heinous crime. This is another example of the great failure of our justice system and how it protects criminals. This animal should've NEVER been let out of prison. Look at his criminal record-it speaks for itself. Changes to the system need to be NOW. made
Sunday, Jul 20 at 9:57 PM jim s wrote ...
Why do we want to import criminals when we have such over supply of home grown ones?
Sunday, Jul 20 at 4:43 PM Anonymous wrote ...
Start deporting all of the illegal aliens and start defending our borders. This is one example of a tragedy that could be eliminated by reducing mass immigration of illegal aliens to the United States. Write your congressman.
Sunday, Jul 20 at 4:11 PM Anonymous wrote ...
Yes, of course. Forcefully and immediately deport all illegal immigrants... great idea. You know, because it's both feasible AND humanitarian. WRONG.
Sunday, Jul 20 at 3:20 PM Angry Voter wrote ...
If the politicians will not put an end to wet foot/dry foot for Cubans, and not immediately and forcibly deport all illegals, they all the politicians should be fired as soon as possible.
Sunday, Jul 20 at 2:46 PM Richie Rich wrote ...
This is only the beginning of long tale of carnage on law enforcement by illegals. They know it is as simple as fleeing the country only to come back under a different alias. The worst part is that the government knows this but REFUSES to do anything about it. The only excuse is that people will have to pay more for lettuce and tomatoes because illegals are vital to the economy and americans refuse to work.
Sunday, Jul 20 at 12:03 PM Sheila wrote ...
Typical Southwest Florida media, failing to do their homework and research the subject. Arango was a Cuban with an order of deportation. It is COMMON knowledge that Cubans cannot and will not be deported, thus the term "refugee status". Although he had an order of deportation, it cannot be enforced and would not be enforced until the current Cuban regime is overthrown. All Cubans know this, which is why MANY get involved in illegal activities. Cubans have NO fear of deportation.
Sunday, Jul 20 at 10:13 AM THE 631 wrote ...
This just proves that it is sick out there and getting sicker! I think we should hold executions on PAY-PER-VIEW for all felons and wrong-doers to see and I will give you a 100% guarentee there will be no more crime in the United States. PS All felons should just be shot, you cant rehabilitate trash, because it will always be trash.
Sunday, Jul 20 at 10:04 AM Serious wrote ...
You all want "them All" deported. Well what are you going to say when we become the American Union? No boarders just a free frawl. This is such a bigger picture than anyone realizes. It was a horrible act and it could have been prevented. But greedy government and politicians could care less. And the sooner most people realize the better we all will be
Sunday, Jul 20 at 9:06 AM bill wrote ...
If the news is correct this person is from Cuba and was order deported back to Cuba.Since Cuba is consider a communist coutry the US cannot deport cubans. All cubans know this. Upon there arrival to the US they wait for immigration on the beach not because they are tired but because they know that they will get their green card. It is the WET FOOT--DRY FOOT policy.The US will not deport most illegals(unless be caught crossing the border) unless they commit violent offenses to any country.
Sunday, Jul 20 at 7:23 AM FedUp wrote ...
We are becoming a lawless nation, fueled in large part by our government's refusal to enforce immigration laws and the condoning of this failure by portions of our population. When will we stop this insanity? Either the laws should be enforced, with vigor, or we should just remove them from the books and declare ourselves a non-country, open to anyone and everyone who can get here!
Sunday, Jul 20 at 7:06 AM anonymous wrote ...
Deport the criminals who have committed felony's. Applaud those who are hard working and have families. We are all imigrants through our parents, and grandparents.
Sunday, Jul 20 at 6:49 AM Truthful wrote ...
This country better get rid of all the illegals and he sooner the better!
Sunday, Jul 20 at 5:01 AM scott wrote ...
Our government is supposed to work for the people and a majority of the people do not want illegals in the country. Do ya think somethings wrong here?!?!?!
Sunday, Jul 20 at 12:52 AM cop wife wrote ...
FYI people ilegals are not the only ones that bring problems to this country, you should wash more news......and lets not blame al the cubans either we are not responsible for this horrible person who made such a bad choice...and hurting so many people , my prayers to the family, my heart is with them specially that my husband is also a cop and every time the leave the house you don't realy know if you'll see him again the way things are in this town......
Saturday, Jul 19 at 11:52 PM seeking justice wrote ...
I hope hs wife dnd or family are charged with harboring a alien or fugitive . If any of them were involved with harboring low life abel they should be charged with accessary to murder As far as blaming society for low life abels criminal behavior that is nonsence . i know too many people who were born with nothing and recieved nothing from their parents and yet they seem to be smart enough to know robbing and murdering isn't justified by poverty or race .
Saturday, Jul 19 at 10:47 PM Naples Taxpayer wrote ...
America, this is a wake up call....how many other illegals are out on bond in this country waiting to be deported. I say deport them NOW,,,the are here illegally, and still we allow them to committ crimes, Wake up America....
Saturday, Jul 19 at 10:46 PM Dan wrote ...
It’s sad that a police officer had to die to get so much coverage about those who should not be in this country. If the media would have put fourth more effort to press this issue of immigration violators before now a senseless death may have been avoided. The media and public officials can only ignore this growing problem for so long before tragedies like this happen. It’s a time for grieving yes, but it’s also a time for outrage over a death that could have been avoided. http://www.swflam
Saturday, Jul 19 at 9:42 PM Daniel wrote ...
It’s time for the public to hold the Feds, state, and local officials accountable for their lack of action when it comes to immigration enforcement. Until the public speaks out nothing will change. Until the media presses for answers the public out cries will be ignored.
Saturday, Jul 19 at 9:32 PM vanagon@embarqmail.com wrote ...
Unbelievable that he was in custody in May with an order of deportation hanging on him. Is it discrimination if the courts talk with immigration authorities?
Saturday, Jul 19 at 9:05 PM vanagon@embarqmail.com wrote ...
Castro probably helped him to get to Miami
Saturday, Jul 19 at 8:52 PM anonymous wrote ...
America it is time to wake up. We are being invaded by illegals and they are arming themselves. These so called gangs are armies. They fund themselves with the proceeds from drug sales. It has been documented that AlQueda is supporting these individuals and are also crossing the border into our country. Its time to wake up. Our Police are being shot at on the Texas border..this is an act of war if we dont take action soon there will be more blood shed on our streets!!!
Saturday, Jul 19 at 8:12 PM toh wrote ...
This is yet another case where the justice system failed to serve the people by severe misteps. The suspect was a ticking time bomb. Clearly the suspect knew he was above the law to kill a police officer in front of witnesses. There is no way for the justice system to deliver comfort to the family. The loss is interminable. We can hope that this will serve as a reminder to lawmakers to make punishments real instead of perceived.
Saturday, Jul 19 at 7:29 PM GERI HILL wrote ...
HOW DID THIS PERSON SLIP THUR THE SYSTEM,WITH ALL HIS CHARGES? HE SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN OUT OF CUSTODY ON BAIL--MY PRAYERS TO THE FALLEN OFFICER FAMILY ESP THE LITTLE CHILDREN
Saturday, Jul 19 at 7:25 PM Anonymous wrote ...
they should all be deported. this contry would be better off.
Saturday, Jul 19 at 6:32 PM jenn wrote ...
and yet so many people say deporting these people will hurt the US. Explain that to the three little ons that are at home right now. who don't understand why daddy did not come home from work yet!!!!
Saturday, Jul 19 at 6:15 PM Kel wrote ...
What is the difference now when we lost a Police Officer & the suspect is dead. Don't you think the FBI should have done something about it before this tragic accident hppened????
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