Man arrested on ICE detainer charged with gun, drug offenses
Feb 16, 2026·Location: Topeka, KS
A grand jury indicted Braulio Jara-Alvarez on federal gun and drug charges after his arrest by Topeka police on an ICE detainer in February 2026. Jara-Alvarez faces charges including unlawful reentry after deportation, methamphetamine possession with intent to distribute, and illegal firearm possession. ICE took custody of Jara-Alvarez on February 20 following his arrest at the Shawnee County Jail.
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- cjonline.com
- ice.gov
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