In Mequon, Wisconsin, a quiet and peaceful community is now under threat. Not from within, but from outside forces that have no respect for our laws, our homes, or our way of life. A well-organized crime ring, made up of illegal aliens from South America, is targeting neighborhoods across the region. These criminals are not only breaking into homes but also breaking the trust and safety that families have long counted on.
The Mequon Police Department recently held a meeting with other nearby law enforcement agencies to share information and coordinate a response. What they discovered is deeply troubling. These burglaries are not random. They happen mostly between Thursday and Sunday, during the evening hours. The criminals sneak in through the backyard, often choosing homes on cul-de-sacs or near wooded areas. They know what they are doing. They plan carefully, watch for when families are away, and then strike.
They steal jewelry, cash, watches, and designer purses—items that are easy to carry and hard to trace. They wear gloves and cover their faces. They even use trail cameras and other devices to spy on homes before they break in. This is not just petty theft. This is organized crime.
Captain John Hoell of the Mequon Police said this is not a local group. These criminals have come from far away—South America—to commit these crimes across Wisconsin and even across the United States. They move from place to place, strike quickly, and disappear just as fast. He called them a “well put-together group” with tools and a clear plan. This is not the work of desperate people. This is the work of trained criminals who have no intention of living by American values.
And yet, while honest families are locking their doors and installing alarms, others are protesting against the very agencies that work to protect us. In nearby Milwaukee, protesters gathered to speak out against a new Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility. They shouted, “ICE is not welcome in Milwaukee. ICE is not welcome in Wisconsin.” But the question must be asked—if ICE is not welcome, then who is?
These protesters are angry at those who enforce our immigration laws. But they say nothing about the illegal aliens who are now threatening our communities. They ignore the pain of families whose homes have been invaded, whose peace has been shattered. It is a sad and dangerous sign of the times when law enforcement is under attack while criminals are allowed to roam free.
Let us be clear—this is not about race or background. This is about law and order. It is about protecting the American people. A nation that cannot control its borders cannot protect its towns. A nation that refuses to enforce its laws invites chaos.
President Trump has long warned about the dangers of open borders and unchecked illegal immigration. Now, towns like Mequon are seeing the truth with their own eyes. Good people are under threat not because they did anything wrong, but because our nation has allowed too many bad actors to slip through the cracks.
It is time to return to common sense. We must support our police. We must support ICE. We must demand that our immigration laws be enforced. And we must never let our compassion blind us to the real threats we face.
Families in Mequon moved there for safety, for peace, for the American dream. They deserve better than this. They deserve neighbors who respect the law, not criminals who sneak through the woods with backpacks full of stolen goods.
This is America. And in America, we protect our homes, our families, and our future. We do not bow to lawlessness. We do not turn a blind eye to crime. And we certainly do not welcome those who come to harm us. It is time to stand up, speak out, and take back our communities.
