U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has apprehended a 25-year-old individual from the Dominican Republic on charges of indecent assault and battery, assault and battery, and gross lewdness. The arrest took place on January 29.
"This arrest underscores ICE’s unyielding commitment to public safety and our resolve to hold dangerous criminal aliens accountable, no matter the obstacles," stated Patricia Hyde, acting Field Office Director for ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations in Boston. "When jurisdictions fail to cooperate, ICE will take every necessary step to locate and apprehend those whose release poses a significant threat to the community."
The individual was initially detained by U.S. Border Patrol in June 2022 after entering the United States near Rio Grande, Texas, without inspection or admission by an immigration officer. He was held at Bluebonnet Detention Facility before being released on parole.
Subsequently, the Boston Police Department arrested him on July 1, 2024, for charges including indecent assault and battery. ICE attempted to place an immigration detainer but had to conduct an operation in Dorchester on January 29 due to noncooperation from local authorities.
The individual is currently in ICE custody awaiting removal proceedings.
Members of the public are encouraged to report crimes or suspicious activities through the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or via their online tip form.
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