U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has taken into custody a Guatemalan national, Yoni Wilfredo Gregorio Ortiz, who was previously deported from the United States. The arrest occurred on February 23 in Airmont, New York.
"Not only does Gregorio have contempt for our nation’s immigration laws as proven by his illegal return after being previously removed, but he has also shown a complete disregard for our criminal laws as well," stated William P. Joyce, acting Field Office Director of ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations in New York City. "ICE New York City will continue to prioritize public safety by arresting and removing illegal alien offenders from our communities."
Gregorio initially entered the U.S. illegally on December 10, 2012, and was apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol shortly thereafter. He was processed for expedited removal and deported back to Guatemala on January 10, 2013. Despite this, he reentered the country without inspection.
In addition to his immigration violations, Gregorio has faced several criminal convictions in the U.S. On September 1, 2022, he was convicted of third-degree assault by the Spring Valley Village Court. Further charges were brought against him on June 3, 2024, when Rockland County Court found him guilty of acting in a manner to injure a child and criminal mischief.
At the time of his recent arrest by ICE officers, Gregorio had an outstanding warrant for driving while intoxicated (DWI). He is currently detained at Orange County Jail in Goshen, New York.
The public is encouraged to report crimes or suspicious activities through ICE's hotline at 866-347-2423 or via their online tip form.
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