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March 13, 2025Lawrence, MA, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE Boston arrests illegal Guatemalan alien charged with aggravated rape of Massachusetts child

LAWRENCE, Mass. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Drug Enforcement Administration arrested Stivenson Omar Perez-Ajtzalan, 19, an illegal Guatemalan alien charged with aggravated rape of a child, in Lawrence Jan. 30.

“Stivenson Omar Perez-Ajtzalan entered this country illegally and victimized a Massachusetts child ten years his junior,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde. “Not only did Perez display a blatant disregard for our immigration laws, he sexually assaulted a child. He came to this country to do harm, and now he must be made to face the consequences of his actions. ICE Boston will remain dedicated to our mission of protecting public safety by arresting and removing illegal alien offenders from New England.”

The Lawrence District Court arraigned Perez Dec. 20, 2024, on felony charges of aggravated rape of a child with a ten-year age difference, which is currently pending.

ICE issued Perez a notice to appear before a Justice Department immigration judge following his arrest and placed him into removal proceedings. He remains in ICE custody.

Members of the public can report crimes or suspicious activity by dialing the ICE Tip Line at 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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March 18, 2025Brighton, MA, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE Boston arrests illegal Guatemalan alien charged with sex crimes against Massachusetts minor

BRIGHTON, Mass. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement apprehended Sostenes Perez-Lopez, 59, an illegal Guatemalan alien charged with two counts of indecent assault and battery on a child in Brighton, Feb. 18.

“Sostenes Perez-Lopez stands accused of some horrific crimes against a child in Massachusetts,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde. “We will not tolerate the victimization of our residents at the hands of alien offenders. ICE Boston will continue to prioritize the safety of our public by arresting and removing illegally present lawbreakers.”

Perez illegally entered the United States on an unknown date, at an unknown location and without being inspected by a U.S. immigration official.

ICE lodged an immigration detainer against Perez with the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department, Nashua Street Jail Nov. 28, 2024, following Perez’ apprehension for indecent assault and battery on a child under 14.

The Boston Municipal Court, Brighton Division, arraigned Perez Nov. 29, 2024, on two counts of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14. Following his arraignment, the court ordered Perez committed to the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department in lieu of posting bail in the amount of $8,000.

The Boston Municipal Court ignored the ICE detainer and released Perez on bail Dec. 12, 2024. The court fitted Perez with GPS to include special conditions pending the outcome of his case.

ICE served Perez with a notice to appear before a Department of Justice immigration judge following his arrest and he remains in ICE custody.

Members of the public can report crimes or suspicious activity by dialing the ICE Tip Line at 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 11, 2025Boston, MA, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE Boston arrests illegal Guatemalan national charged with endangering Connecticut child

HARTFORD, Conn. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement apprehended an illegally present Guatemalan national charged with three counts of risk of injury to a child and disorderly conduct. Officers with ICE Boston arrested Carlos Antonio Zepeda-Ruiz in Hartford Feb. 27.

“Carlos Antonio Zepeda-Ruiz apparently endangered the safety of a Connecticut child and presents a threat to the residents of Connecticut,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde. “We will not allow criminal aliens to endanger the safety of our communities. ICE Boston will continue to prioritize public safety by arresting and removing illegal alien threats from New England.”

Zepeda applied for entry into the United States at the San Ysidro West Port of Entry July 14, 2023, using the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s “CBP One” immigration processing application. CBP issued Zepeda a notice to appear before a Justice Department immigration judge and paroled him into the United States.

Officers from the Bridgeport Police Department arrested Zepeda July 23, 2024, and charged him with three counts of risk of injury to a child and disorderly conduct.

Officers with ICE Boston arrested Zepeda in Hartford Feb. 27.

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 12, 2025Boston, MA, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE Boston arrests illegal Guatemalan national charged with forcibly raping Massachusetts minor

BOSTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement apprehended an illegally present Guatemalan national charged with three counts of forcible rape of a child and three counts of aggravated rape of a child when officers arrested Jose Fernando-Perez, 49, in Framingham, Massachusetts, Feb. 2.

“Jose Fernando-Perez has been charged with some horrific crimes against a minor in our commonwealth,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde. “He is exactly the type of alien we are targeting with our ‘worst first’ policy. He posed a significant danger to the children of Massachusetts, and we will not tolerate such a threat to our community. ICE Boston will continue to prioritize the safety of our public by arresting and removing egregious alien offenders from our New England communities.”

Fernando 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.

The Lynn District Court in Massachusetts arraigned Fernando Dec. 6, 2005, for leaving the scene of an accident with property damage and for attaching inaccurate license plates. The court convicted him of those charges Oct. 19, 2012.

The Lynn District Court arraigned Fernando April 19, 2022, for rape of a child by force. The court later dismissed the case due to an indictment in the superior court.

ICE lodged an immigration detainer against Fernando May 16, 2022, with the Essex County House of Correction.

The Essex County Superior Court in Salem, Massachusetts arraigned Fernando on three counts of rape of a child by force and three counts of aggravated rape of a child.

The Essex County Superior Court ignored the immigration detainer against Fernando and released him on pre-trial conditions Oct. 6, 2022.

ICE officers served Fernando with a notice to appear before a Department of Justice immigration judge following his arrest, and 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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February 3, 2025Boston, MA, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE Boston arrests illegal Haitian national charged with assault, sex crime against a Massachusetts resident

BOSTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement apprehended an illegally present Haitian national charged with assault and battery and indecent assault and battery of a person 14 years or older when ICE officers arrested Jean Yves Yves Ovilme, 37, January 22 in Boston.

“Mr. Ovilme will have his day in court, but he stands accused of horribly victimizing a Massachusetts resident,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde. “Mr. Ovilme posed a significant danger to our Massachusetts neighborhoods, and we will not tolerate such threats to our New England community. ICE Boston will continue our mission of arresting and removing illegal alien offenders.”

Ovilme legally entered the United States Nov. 10, 2023, at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, but he later violated the terms of his lawful admission.

The West Roxbury District Court in Boston arraigned Ovilme Nov. 20, 2024, for the charges of indecent assault and battery on a person 14 or older as well as assault and battery. ICE issued an immigration detainer against Ovilme with the court later that day.

ICE determined that the state of Massachusetts ignored the immigration detainer and released Ovilme on Jan. 3. Ovilme remains in ERO custody.

Members of the public with information regarding child sex offenders can report crimes or suspicious activity by dialing the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.

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Updated: 08/19/2025
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May 27, 2025Providence, RI, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE Boston arrests illegal Honduran national charged with child trafficking crimes in Rhode Island

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — 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 Honduran alien charged with two counts of indecent solicitation of a child and trafficking of a minor. Officials with ICE Boston, DEA New England and ATF Boston arrested Vivian Gisselle Soriano-Neto in Providence March 11.

“Vivian Gisselle Soriano-Neto apparently trafficked a child for nefarious reasons,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde. “Children are among the most vulnerable members of society and anyone who would do them harm represents a significant threat to our community. ICE Boston will continue to prioritize public safety by arresting and removing criminal alien offenders from New England.”

U.S. Customs and Border Protection arrested Soriano Oct. 25, 2017, after she illegally entered the United States at the Calexico, California, Port of Entry. CBP transferred custody of Soriano to ICE.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued Soriano a notice to appear before a Justice Department immigration judge Nov. 9, 2017.

ICE released Soriano on parole Nov. 17, 2017.

The Providence Police Department arrested Soriano Feb. 20 for two charges of indecent solicitation of a child and trafficking of a minor.

Soriano remains in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.

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 26, 2025Boston, MA, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE Boston arrests illegal Jamaican national charged with assault, battery in Massachusetts

BOSTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement apprehended an illegally present Jamaican alien charged in Massachusetts with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and assault and battery on a family member when officers arrested Jahmari Taffari Westcarth, 26, in Boston Jan. 25.

“Jahmari Taffari Westcarth stands accused of assaulting and victimizing a family member in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He represents a significant threat to the residents of our community,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde. “We simply refuse to tolerate such dangers to the law-abiding residents of our New England neighborhoods. ICE Boston stands firm in our commitment to prioritizing public safety by arresting and removing illegal alien offenders from our neighborhoods.”

The U.S. Border Patrol arrested Westcarth after he illegally entered the United States near San Ysidro, California, Dec. 30, 2022, and served him with a notice to appear before a Department of Justice immigration judge.

The Dorchester District Court arraigned Westcarth Jan. 8 for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and assault and battery on a family member.

ICE lodged an immigration detainer against Westcarth with later that day with the Dorchester District Court but the court refused to honor the immigration detainer and released Westcarth from custody.

Westcarth remains in ICE custody following his 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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February 12, 2025Somerville, MA, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE Boston arrests illegal Turkish national charged with witness intimidation, assault, battery on intellectually disabled person

SOMERVILLE, Mass. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement apprehended an illegally present Turkish national charged in Massachusetts with assault and battery against a household member, witness intimidation, and two counts of assault and battery against a person with an intellectual disability when officers arrested Berkan Karamurtlu, 27, in Somerville, Jan. 22.

“This is a tragic example of what can go wrong when local jurisdictions refuse to honor immigration detainers,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde. “The local jurisdiction ignored our detainer and released Berkan Karamurtlu into the community. Unfortunately, he re-offended resulting in a second arrest for assaulting an intellectually disabled resident. Fortunately, the local authorities honored our second detainer and Karamurtlu is now in ICE custody. ICE Boston will continue to prioritize public safety by apprehending and removing egregious alien offenders.”

Karamurtlu lawfully entered the United States Oct. 11, 2021, at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York but later violated the terms of his lawful admission.

The Somerville District Court arraigned Karamurtlu Dec. 24, 2024, for the offenses of assault and battery on an intellectually disabled person and witness intimidation. ICE lodged an immigration detainer against Karamurtlu with the Somerville District Court, which ignored the detainer and released Karamurtlu from custody.

The Somerville District Court again arraigned Karamurtlu Jan. 21 for the offenses of assault and battery on a person with intellectual disabled person and assault and battery on a family or household member. ICE then lodged an immigration detainer against Karamurtlu with the Medford Police Department.

ICE served Karamurtlu with a notice to appear before a Department of Justice immigration judge following his 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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March 26, 2025Lakeville, MA, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE Boston arrests Lebanese alien charged with assault, battery, sex crime in Massachusetts

LAKEVILLE, Mass — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement apprehended Pierre Maurice Al-Asmar, an illegally present Lebanese national charged with assault and battery and indecent assault and battery on person 14 or over, Jan. 25 in Lakeville.

“Pierre Maurice Al-Asmar has not only shown a blatant disregard for U.S. immigration laws, but he has been charged with horrifically victimizing a Massachusetts resident,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde. “He represents a significant threat to the people of New England that ICE will not tolerate. We remain dedicated to our mission of prioritizing public safety by arresting and removing criminal aliens.”

Al-Asmar lawfully entered the United States and later violated the terms of his lawful admission.

The Lakeville District Court arraigned Al-Asmar Feb. 5, 2024, for the sex crime and assault and battery charges.

ICE served Al-Asmar with a notice to appear before a Justice Department immigration judge following his arrest.

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Updated: 06/13/2025
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September 18, 2025Hartford, CT, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE Boston arrests Mexican alien charged with drug trafficking, prostitution crimes in Connecticut

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

HARTFORD, Conn. — Officers with ICE Boston’s Hartford field office arrested an illegal Mexican alien charged in Connecticut with illegal sale of alcohol – club, promoting prostitution, possession of controlled substance, operation of drug factory, possession with intent to distribute narcotic substance and permitting prostitution. ICE apprehended Mauricio Castiano-Rojas, 43, in Hartford Sept. 10.

“Mauricio Castiano-Rojas not only broke U.S. immigration law, he also stands accused of a myriad of serious crimes that threaten the safety of our Connecticut neighborhoods,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations acting Field Office Director David Wesling. “Castiano-Rojas represents a significant threat to the sanctity of our communities. ICE Boston will continue to prioritize public safety by arresting and removing criminal alien offenders from New England.”

U.S. Border Patrol arrested Castiano-Rojas after he illegally entered the United States Sept. 15, 2007, and returned him to Mexico.

Castiano-Rojas 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 official.

The Hartford Police Department arrested Castiano-Rojas Aug. 13, 2025, and charged him with the offenses of illegal sale of alcohol – club/organization, promoting prostitution 2nd degree, possession of a controlled substance 1st offense, operation of drug factory, possession with intent to distribute a narcotic substance and permitting prostitution. These charges are currently pending.

On Aug. 17, 2025, ICE Boston lodged an immigration detainer against Castiano-Rojas with the State of Connecticut Department of Corrections; however, the Connecticut Department of Corrections refused to honor the ICE detainer and released Castiano-Rojas from custody without notifying ICE.

Officers with ICE Boston’s Hartford field office located and arrested Castiano-Rojas in Hartford Sept. 10. He will remain in ICE custody pending the outcome of his removal proceedings.

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

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Updated: 09/18/2025
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June 9, 2025Brockton, MA, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE Boston arrests Salvadoran gang member in Massachusetts

BROCKTON, Mass. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation apprehended a 24-year-old, illegally present Salvadoran national and documented member of the notorious MS-13 criminal gang. Officers with ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston working with agents from ICE Homeland Security Investigations New England and FBI Boston arrested William Alberto Villalobos-Melendez May 14 in Brockton.

“William Alberto Villalobos-Melendez has been illegally residing in the United States for almost nine years,” said ICE ERO Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde. “He is a validated member of a violent transnational street gang and poses a threat to our Massachusetts residents. ICE Boston will not tolerate any threat that a member of a nefarious gang poses to our neighbors. We will continue to prioritize public safety by arresting criminal alien threats to our New England communities.”

U.S. Border Patrol arrested Villalobos Oct. 11, 2016, after he illegally entered the United States near Hidalgo, Texas. USBP determined that Villalobos had entered the U.S. without admission or inspection by an immigration official. USBP issued Villalobos a notice to appear before a Justice Department immigration judge.

On June 12, 2019, a DOJ immigration judge issued ordered Villalobos removed from the United States to El Salvador.

The State Police of Middleboro, Massachusetts, charged Villalobos with unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and using an electronic device while driving March 13, 2025.

Officers with ICE ERO Boston and agents with ICE HSI New England and FBI Boston arrested Villalobos May 14, 2025, and took him into ICE custody. Villalobos will remain in ICE custody pending his removal from the United States.

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: 06/09/2025
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January 30, 2025Boston, MA, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE Boston arrests Salvadoran national charged with raping Massachusetts resident

BOSTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement apprehended an illegally present Salvadoran national charged with raping a Massachusetts resident when officers arrested Jose Garcia-Salmeron, 34, in Boston Jan. 22.

“Jose Garcia-Salmeron is charged with victimizing one of our Massachusetts residents and represents a significant threat to the safety of Massachusetts neighborhoods,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde. “We will not tolerate such threats to our neighbors. ERO Boston will continue to prioritize public safety by targeting, arresting, and removing any illegally present individuals who present such a threat to our New England communities.”

U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested Garcia July 16, 2007, after he illegally entered the United States and issued him a notice to appear before a Department of Justice immigration judge. They then transferred Garcia to the Office of Refugee Resettlement, which released him from custody Aug. 31, 2007.

An immigration judge ordered Garcia removed from the United States to El Salvador on Nov. 11, 2007.

ERO Boston encountered Garcia July 2, 2024, following his arrest by the Revere Police Department in Massachusetts, and issued an immigration detainer against him with the Nashua Street Jail in Boston.

The Chelsea District Court arraigned Garcia July 3, 2024, on a charge of rape, which was indicted to Suffolk Superior Court, Boston.

The Chelsea District Court in Massachusetts ignored ERO Boston’s immigration detainer and released Garcia from custody July 26, 2024.

Garcia remains in ERO custody.

Members of the public with information regarding child sex offenders can report crimes or suspicious activity by dialing the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.

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Updated: 06/13/2025