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April 4, 2025Lawrence, MA, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE, federal partners arrest alien fugitive wanted for homicide in Dominican Republic

Dominican fugitive attempted to hide out in Lawrence

LAWRENCE, Mass. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and federal law enforcement partners from the FBI, and Drug Enforcement Administration arrested a Dominican fugitive wanted in his native country for homicide. Officers with ICE Boston working with agents from FBI Boston and DEA New England arrested the individual, April 3, in Lawrence.

“This Dominican fugitive hoped to escape the law in his native country by hiding out in Massachusetts,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde. “We will now return him to the Dominican Republic to face the justice system there. We refuse to allow New England to become a safe haven for the world’s criminal elements. ICE Boston will continue to arrest and remove criminal alien offenders from our communities.”

The alien illegally entered the United States on an unknown date, at an unknown location, and without being inspected, admitted or paroled by a U.S. immigration official.

Dominican officials issued a criminal arrest warrant for him April 30, 2018, for homicide, which carries a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison.

Officers with ICE Boston, working with agents from FBI Boston and DEA New England, made the arrest.

Members of the public can report crimes and suspicious activity by dialing 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.

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Updated: 06/13/2025
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April 14, 2025Falmouth, MA, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE, federal partners arrest Brazilian charged with sex crimes against Massachusetts child

FALMOUTH, Mass. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, along with federal law enforcement partners from the FBI, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives arrested an illegally present Brazilian charged with multiple sex crimes against a Massachusetts child. Officers with ICE Boston and agents with FBI Boston and ATF Boston arrested Ilma Leandro De Oliveira, 53, in Falmouth, March 20.

“Ilma Leandro De Oliveira is charged with seven different crimes regarding the sexual victimization of a child in our Massachusetts community,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde. “These are crimes we simply will not tolerate. ICE Boston will continue to prioritize the safety of our children by arresting and removing any criminal alien who poses a threat to our New England residents.”

U.S. Border Patrol arrested Leandro Sept. 20, 2007, after she illegally entered the United States near Laredo, Texas. The Border Patrol served her a notice and order of expedited removal.

On Dec. 27, 2007, ERO San Antonio removed Leandro from the United States to Brazil.

Leandro illegally re-entered the United States on an unknown date, at an unknown location, and without being inspected, admitted, or paroled by a U.S. immigration official.

The Falmouth District Court arraigned Leandro March 18, 2025, for rape of a child, reckless endangerment of a child, indecent exposure, indecent assault and battery on a child under 14, unnatural acts with a child, aggravated statutory rape of a child, and incest. Officers with ICE Boston and agents with FBI Boston and ATF Boston arrested Ilma Leandro De Oliveira in Falmouth March 20. They served her with a notice of intent/decision to reinstate a prior removal order.

ICE Boston transferred custody of Leandro over to the U.S. Marshals Service, April 8, as Leandro is expected to be prosecuted for illegal reentry after deportation.

Members of the public can report crimes and suspicious activity by dialing 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.

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Updated: 06/13/2025
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February 24, 2026New York, NY, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE, federal partners arrest criminal illegal alien from El Salvador convicted of murder

Despite New York sanctuary policies, ICE successfully arrested this dangerous criminal

NEW YORK — Officers from ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations New York City and U.S. Customs and Border Protection arrested Jose Dimas Guerra Castro, a 53-year-old criminal illegal alien from El Salvador convicted of murder in 2017. ICE and CBP took Guerra into custody after a brief foot pursuit in Hempstead on Jan. 29. They took this murderer off New York City streets just one day before New York Governor Kathy Hochul put her own citizens at risk by banning partnerships between ICE and state and local police.

“When ICE says we’re arresting the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens, this is exactly who we mean,” said ERO New York City Field Office Director Kenneth Genalo. “While politicians continue to prioritize criminal illegal aliens over law abiding New Yorkers, our officers are on the front lines every day keeping our communities safe from murderers, drug traffickers, child sex abusers and gang members. I commend their exceptional work and that of our partners for their diligence in getting this convicted murderer off the streets of New York.”

Guerra illegally entered the U.S. on an unknown date and at an unknown location without inspection by immigration officials. The Hialeah Police Department in Miami-Dade County, Florida, arrested him in 2003 and charged him with homicide and second-degree murder with a deadly weapon. The 11th Judicial Circuit Court finally convicted him of second degree-murder in 2017 and sentenced him to up to 18 years in prison.

ERO Miami encountered Guerra at the Central Florida Reception Center on July 1, 2019, and lodged an immigration detainer with the Florida Department of Corrections against his release. The FDC honored the detainer and transferred him to ICE custody the following day as Guerra had fulfilled his sentencing requirement. ICE removed him to El Salvador July 26, 2019. At some point thereafter, he illegally reentered the country and made his way to New York City.

ICE successfully hunted down and arrested this convicted murderer. He is currently detained, without bond, in ICE custody. He is being presented for prosecution for illegal reentry as an aggravated felon in the Eastern District of New York.

ICE currently has immigration detainers lodged against more than 7,000 illegal aliens in New York, including murderers, sexual predators and other violent criminals. We are calling on New York to put public safety ahead of politics and honor these detainers. If you have information about criminal alien activity in your community, call the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE or complete the online tip form.

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Updated: 02/24/2026
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April 15, 2025Worcester, MA, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE, federal partners arrest Dominican alien convicted of sex crime in Massachusetts

WORCESTER, Mass. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement along with federal partners from the Federal Bureau of Investigations and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives arrested a 32-year-old Dominican national convicted of a sex crime against a Massachusetts resident. Officers and agents arrested Moises Ricardo Peralta-Matos Feb. 25 in Worcester.

“Moises Ricardo Peralta-Matos victimized a member of our Massachusetts community and has subsequently been charged with further violent behavior. He clearly presents a threat to the residents here,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde. “We will not tolerate such threats to our neighborhoods. ICE Boston will continue to prioritize public safety by arresting and removing criminal alien threats from New England.”

Peralta legally entered the United States May 1, 2003, at New York City; however, he violated the terms of his lawful admission.

The Worcester District Court convicted Peralta on two counts of compulsory insurance violation Oct. 5, 2018. The court ordered Peralta to pay a fine.

The Worcester District Court convicted Peralta Dec. 16, 2024, for indecent assault and battery person 14 or over. The court sentenced Peralta to 545 days in prison but suspended the sentence.

The Worcester District Court arraigned Peralta Jan. 13 for assault and battery on a family household member.

ICE officers and FBI and ATF agents arrested Peralta Feb. 25 in Worcester. They served Peralta with a notice to appear before a Justice Department immigration judge.

Members of the public can report crimes and suspicious activity by dialing 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.

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Updated: 06/13/2025
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April 21, 2025Brockton, MA, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE, federal partners arrest Honduran alien for illegally reentering US after 2 deportations

Alien offender previously convicted of assault, battery in Massachusetts

BROCKTON, Mass. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement working with federal partners with the Federal Bureau of Investigations and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives arrested an illegally present Honduran national who unlawfully reentered the United States after two previous deportations. Officers with ICE Boston and agents with FBI Boston and ATF Boston arrested Oscar Lopez-Perez, 40, April 16 in Brockton. Lopez-Perez has a prior conviction for assault and battery and has been charged with operating a vehicle while under the influence of liquor.

“Oscar Lopez-Perez has displayed a complete disregard for U.S. immigration laws by illegally reentering the country after being previously deported,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde. “Additionally, he has presented a significant threat to the residents of Massachusetts. ICE Boston will not tolerate such threats to our New England communities. We will continue to prioritize public safety by arresting and removing criminal alien offenders from our neighborhoods.”

U.S. Border Patrol arrested Lopez-Perez May 11, 2008, after he illegally entered the United States. USBP served Lopez-Perez a notice to appear before a Justice Department immigration judge and released him on an order of recognizance. A DOJ immigration judge ordered Lopez-Perez removed from the United States to Honduras Sept. 15, 2003. The Brockton District Court convicted Lopez-Perez July 13, 2011, for assault and battery.

ICE Boston arrested Lopez-Perez Oct. 16, 2012, pursuant to his removal order. ICE removed Lopez-Perez from the United States to Honduras Jan. 4, 2013. USBP arrested Lopez-Perez May 8, 2013, after he illegally reentered the United States. USBP served him a notice of intent/decision to reinstate prior removal order. USBP transferred custody of Lopez-Perez to ICE. ICE removed Lopez-Perez from the United States to Honduras May 31, 2013. Lopez illegally reentered the United States on an unknown date, at an unknown location and without being inspected, admitted or paroled by a U.S. immigration officer. The Stoughton District Court arraigned Lopez-Perez Sept. 21, 2020, for operating a vehicle under the influence of liquor and operating negligently.

Officers with ICE Boston and agents with FBI Boston and ATF Boston arrested Oscar Lopez-Perez April 16 in Brockton. Lopez-Perez remains in ICE custody.

Members of the public can report crimes and suspicious activity by dialing 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.

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Updated: 06/13/2025
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May 7, 2025Boston, MA, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE, federal partners arrest illegal Dominican national charged with armed robbery in Massachusetts

Local jurisdiction refused to honor ICE detainer and released alien back into community

BOSTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, in partnership with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, apprehended an illegally present Dominican national charged with armed robbery in Massachusetts. Officers with ICE Boston and agents with DEA New England and ATF Boston arrested Emerson Esteban Arias-Polanco, 27, in Boston March 20.

“Emerson Esteban Arias-Polanco illegally entered the United States and apparently decided to commit an armed robbery while wearing a mask,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde. “He clearly represents a threat to our Massachusetts residents. It is regrettable that the Norfolk County House of Corrections decided to ignore our immigration detainer and released Arias-Polanco back into the community. ICE Boston will continue to prioritize public safety by arresting and removing alien offenders from the streets of New England.”

Arias-Polanco illegally entered the United States on an unknown date, at an unknown location, without being inspected, admitted or paroled by a U.S. immigration official.

Officers with the Dedham Police Department arrested Arias-Polanco Nov. 30, 2023, and charged him with armed robbery — masked. On May 3, 2024, his case was elevated to Norfolk County Superior Court, and he was indicted for the charge.

ICE Boston lodged an immigration detainer against Arias-Polanco with the Norfolk County House of Corrections Jan. 5, 2025. However, the detention facility refused to honor the ICE detainer and released Arias-Polanco from custody.

Officers with ICE Boston and agents with DEA New England and ATF Boston arrested Emerson Esteban Arias-Polanco, 27, in Boston March 20. Arias-Polanco remains in ICE custody.

Members of the public can report crimes and suspicious activity by dialing 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.

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Updated: 06/13/2025
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April 7, 2025Falls Church, VA, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE, federal partners arrest illegal Guatemalan sex offender in Northern Virginia

Local jurisdiction refused to honor immigration detainer and released offender from custody

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, working with federal law enforcement partners from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration; and the Diplomatic Security Service, apprehended an illegally present Guatemalan national and convicted sex offender, Ander Cortez-Mendez, 21, in Falls Church, Virginia, April 2.

“Ander Cortez-Mendez is a convicted sex offender, and exactly the type of illegal alien that ICE officers seek to remove from Washington, D.C. and Virginia,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Washington, D.C. Field Office Director Russell Hott. “We refuse to allow such offenders to continue to threaten the residents of our neighborhoods. ICE Washington, D.C. and our law enforcement partners will continue to arrest and remove criminal aliens from the streets of our communities.”

U.S. Border Patrol apprehended Cortez-Mendez Feb. 04, 2018, after he illegally entered the United States near Rio Grande Valley, Texas. The next day, USBP issued Cortez-Mendez a notice to appear before a Justice Department immigration judge.

Officers with the Fairfax County Police Department arrested Cortez-Mendez, March 16, 2024, for sex crimes.

ICE Washington, D.C. lodged an immigration detainer against Cortez-Mendez with the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, March 18, 2024; however, the detention center refused to honor the ICE detainer and released Cortez-Mendez back into the community.

The Fairfax County Circuit Court found Cortez-Mendez guilty of consensual sexual intercourse with a child May 20, 2024. The court sentenced Cortez-Mendez to three months in prison but suspended the entire prison sentence.

Members of the public can report crimes and suspicious activity by dialing 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.

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Updated: 06/13/2025
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April 15, 2025Herndon, VA, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE, federal partners arrest illegal Honduran national charged with incest, sex crimes in Virginia

HERNDON, Va. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement along with law enforcement partners from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service and Virginia State Police arrested an illegally present Honduran national charged with incest with a 13 to 17-year-old child and aggravated sexual battery: parent with a 13 to 17-year-old child. Officers and agents arrested Marvin Mateo-Alberto, 35, in Falls Church, Virginia April 10.

“Marvin Mateo-Alberto stands accused of some very appalling and disturbing crimes and represents a threat to the children of our Virginia communities,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Washington, D.C. Field Office Director Russell Hott. “We cannot in good conscience allow Mr. Mateo to continue to potentially threaten other children in our neighborhoods. ICE Washington, D.C. will continue to prioritize public safety by arresting and removing criminal alien threats from our streets.”

U.S. Border Patrol arrested Mateo-Alberto after he illegally entered the United States Oct. 17, 2005, near Eagle Pass Texas. USBP issued Mateo-Alberto a notice to appear before a Justice Department immigration judge.

On April 5, 2006, the DOJ immigration judge ordered Mateo-Alberto removed from the United States to Honduras.

Herndon Police Department officers arrested Mateo-Alberto Jan. 1 and charged him with incest with a 13 to 17-year-old child and aggravated sexual battery: parent with a 13 to 17-year-old child. ICE lodged an immigration detainer against Mateo-Alberto with the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.

The Fairfax County Adult Detention Center did not honor the ICE detainer and released Mateo-Alberto Jan. 16.

Officials with ICE Washington, D.C.; ATF Washington, D.C.; DSS Washington, D.C. and VSP arrested Mateo-Alberto in Herndon April 10. He remains in ICE custody.

Members of the public can report crimes and suspicious activity by dialing 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.

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Updated: 06/13/2025
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May 28, 2025Cape Cod, MA, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE, federal partners conduct immigration enforcement operations on Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard

CAPE COD, Mass. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the U.S. Coast Guard conducted immigration enforcement operations on Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard May 27. The operation yielded around 40 apprehensions including a documented gang member and at least one child sex offender.

“Operations like this highlight the strong alliances that ICE shares with our fellow law enforcement partners,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde. “ICE officers and FBI, DEA and ATF agents worked together to arrest a significant number of illegal alien offenders which included at least one child predator. Our partners in the U.S. Coast Guard facilitated a safe and efficient transport of the alien offenders off Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard, ensuring the safety of the residents of those communities. ICE and our federal partners made a strong stand for prioritizing public safety by arresting and removing illegal aliens from our New England neighborhoods.”

Officers with ICE Boston and agents with FBI Boston, DEA New England and ATF Boston arrested around 40 alien offenders on the two islands, many of whom had U.S. criminality including a documented member of the notorious MS-13 street gang and at least one child sex offender.

“This operation highlights FBI Boston’s ongoing commitment to supporting our partners at the Department of Homeland Security with identifying and apprehending those who are breaking the law by violating our immigration laws and, in some cases, committing crimes that endanger public safety,” said Kimberly Milka, acting Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Boston Division.

USCG Sector Southeastern New England assisted the immigration enforcement operation by safely transporting aliens from Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. USCG provided small boats and a cutter to support ICE operations on the islands.

Members of the public with information about suspected immigration violations or related criminal activity are encouraged to contact the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or submit information online via the ICE Tip Form.

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Updated: 06/13/2025