Exclusive | ‘DWTS’ star with violent criminal past arrested by ICE in California

Federal immigration authorities in California have arrested a “Dancing with The Stars” contestant from Latvia with a violent criminal past, the California Post has learned.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in San Francisco on Tuesday captured Roberts Nemiro, a criminal illegal alien and former reality TV star, whose rap sheet includes arrests for sexual battery and assault.  

Nemiro, 43, was previously a contestant on “Dejo ar zvaigzni!”, the Latvian version of the British TV series “Strictly Come Dancing,” also known as “Dancing With the Stars.”

ICE agents were tipped off on his location by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. 

“This illegal alien from Latvia may have once had a career as a professional dancer on TV, but has turned into a career criminal, said Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis. 

“Despite California being a sanctuary state, ICE was able to arrest this criminal and get him off our streets, and he will soon be deported from our country,” said Bis.

Download The California Post App, follow us on social, and subscribe to our newsletters

“ICE is bringing the curtain down on his illegal stay and crime spree here in the U.S.,” she added.

Authorities said Nemiro first came to the United States on a visa in October 2011. He then illegally overstayed his visa after it expired in August 2012.

Nemiro’s rap sheet includes convictions for aggravated assault of non-family with a gun and disorderly conduct, and arrests for battery, sexual battery, possession of controlled substance, and possession of paraphernalia.

Nemiro is being held in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.