U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Philadelphia, along with Homeland Security Investigations Philadelphia, IRS Philadelphia, and ATF Philadelphia, arrested Silvestre Herrera-Vasquez in Malvern on July 28. Herrera-Vasquez is a 48-year-old citizen of Mexico.
Herrera-Vasquez was wanted in Pennsylvania on a warrant for strongarm rape. He previously entered the United States at an unknown date and time. According to ICE, he had earlier encounters with law enforcement under different aliases. The Philadelphia Police Department arrested him on May 15, 2011, as “Alex Acosta” for retail theft; he was convicted and fined later that year. On January 10, 2014, police issued a warrant for his arrest under the name “Marcos Garcia-Reyes” for strongarm rape.
Following his recent arrest, ICE stated that Herrera-Vasquez will be processed for expedited removal and will remain in custody pending removal proceedings.
"The arrest of dangerous criminal illegal aliens like Herrera-Vasquez demonstrates ICE’s absolute commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our communities," said ERO Philadelphia Field Office Director Brian McShane. “I commend our partner agencies for continuing to collaborate with ERO in finding, arresting and removing these individuals. By working together, we are able to leverage our collective resources and expertise to apprehend dangerous criminals and uphold the law. Our partnerships are essential in our mission to protect the public and maintain the integrity of our immigration system."
ICE encourages members of the public who have information about crimes or suspicious activity to report it by calling the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or submitting an online tip form.
Further details about ICE Philadelphia’s work in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and West Virginia can be found through their official X account at @EROPhiladelphia.
