The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced an update to its “Worst of the Worst” (WOW) website, adding another 5,000 criminal illegal aliens, bringing the total number displayed to over 35,000.
Launched on December 8, 2025, the WOW.DHS.gov website allows the public to search through individuals arrested across all 50 states for various serious offenses. These criminal histories include homicide, sex offenses against children, driving under the influence, aggravated assault, hit and run, drug possession, and arson.
Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis said, “To continue the Trump Administration’s mission of transparency with the American people, DHS has added another 5,000 criminal illegal aliens to the Worst of the Worst website.” Bis added that the site helps Americans identify criminals like murderers, rapists, pedophiles, and gang members arrested in their communities.
Among the newly added individuals are Santos Archaga Mendoza from Honduras, arrested for negligent manslaughter and assault, and Reiniel Parajon Gomez from Cuba, whose history includes cruelty toward a child and sex offense against a child. Omar Martinez-Reyna from Mexico was added for sex assault and failure to register as a sex offender. The DHS emphasizes its commitment to removing these individuals from neighborhoods.