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May 27, 2025Woonsocket, RI, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE Boston removes fugitive convicted of armed robbery in Brazil

Brazilian alien attempted to flee justice by hiding in Rhode Island

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s removed a 29-year-old illegal Brazilian fugitive wanted by authorities to serve more than five years in prison for an armed robbery conviction in his native country. Officers with ICE Boston removed Juliano Araujo Dos Santos Silva from the United States to Brazil March 27 and turned him over to Brazilian authorities.

“Rhode Island is not a safe haven for the world’s criminal element,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde. “Mr. Araujo was convicted of armed robbery in his native country and attempted to subvert justice by hiding out in New England. Now he is in the hands of Brazilian authorities. ICE Boston will not tolerate alien criminals threatening the law-abiding residents of our communities. We will continue to prioritize public safety by arresting and removing criminal alien offenders from our neighborhoods.”

A Brazilian criminal court convicted Araujo of armed robbery with a firearm Oct. 2, 2017, and sentenced him to five years and four months in prison.

U.S. Border Patrol arrested Araujo July 3, 2019, after he illegally entered the United States near near El Paso, Texas. USBP issued Araujo a notice to appear before a Department of Justice immigration judge.

On Sept. 12, 2024, Brazilian authorities issued a warrant for Araujo’s arrest or failure to serve a sentence after conviction.

Officers with ICE Boston located and arrested Araujo in Woonsocket Jan. 13, 2025.

On Feb. 18, a DOJ immigration judge ordered Araujo removed from the United States to Brazil. Officers with ICE Boston effectuated the removal March 27 and turned Araujo over to Brazilian authorities.

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 19, 2025New Haven, CT, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE Boston removes fugitive wanted for shooting in Jamaica

NEW HAVEN, Conn. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested a Jamaican fugitive wanted in his home country for shooting with intent and removed Leroy Neville White, 30, from the United States to Jamaica Jan. 30 and turned him over to Jamaican authorities.

White was convicted in Connecticut for threatening first degree with hazard to terrorize.

“Leroy Neville White attempted to flee justice in his home country and take refuge in the United States. He then continued to break the law in Connecticut,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde. “White is a violent criminal and presented a significant threat to the residents of our neighborhoods. ICE will not tolerate such a threat. We will continue to arrest and remove egregious alien offenders from New England.”

Jamaican authorities issued a warrant for White’s arrest on Dec. 31, 2018, for the offense of shooting with intent.

The U.S. Border Patrol arrested White July 11, 2022, after he illegally entered the U.S. near San Ysidro, California, and served him the next day with a notice to appear before a Department of Justice immigration judge and released him on an order of recognizance.

An immigration judge with the DOJ’s Executive Office for Immigration Review in Atlanta, Georgia ordered White removed from the United States to Jamaica on April 12, 2023.

The New Haven Police Department arrested White on Dec. 26, 2023, for threatening first degree with hazard to terrorize, and ICE lodged an immigration detainer against White Dec. 27, 2023, with New Haven Correctional Center.

The State of Connecticut Superior Court in New Haven convicted White April 17, 2024, of threatening first degree with hazard to terrorize, a class-D felony offense, and sentenced him to five years’ incarceration - suspended after 1 year, and 3 years’ probation.

The State of Connecticut Department of Corrections honored the ICE detainer Dec. 26, 2024. Officers from ICE arrested White in a custodial setting at Hartford Correctional Center upon completion of his state 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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September 4, 2025Boston, MA, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE Boston removes illegal fugitive wanted for child rape in Jamaica

Upon deportation, ICE turned alleged child predator over to Jamaican authorities

BOSTON — ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston deported a criminal alien fugitive and alleged child rapist who had been illegally residing in Stamford Connecticut. Officers with ICE Boston removed Albert George Davis, 59, from the United States to Jamaica Aug. 21 and turned him over to Jamaican authorities, who sought his arrest for the rape of a child in 2020.

“Albert George Davis fled to Connecticut in an apparent attempt to avoid prosecution for the disturbing victimization of a child in Jamaica,” said ERO Boston Deputy Field Office Director David Wesling. “He had been hiding out in our community for five years, but now he will be forced to face justice in his native country. Under the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Noem, ICE Boston will continue to prioritize public safety by aggressively locating, arresting and removing criminal alien offenders from our New England communities.”

Davis entered the U.S. lawfully in New York City on June 14, 2020, on a nonimmigrant visa.

On July 1, 2020, the Saint Andrew Parish Court in Jamaica issued a warrant for Davis' arrest for the offense of rape and sexual intercourse with a person under 16 years of age. The U.S. State Department subsequently revoked Davis’ nonimmigrant visa.

Officers from ICE Boston’s Hartford field office arrested Davis in Stamford, Connecticut, May 29, 2024, and placed him into removal proceedings. On March 4, 2025, a Justice Department immigration judge ordered Davis removed from the U.S. to Jamaica.

ICE Boston removed Davis from the U.S. to Jamaica on Aug. 21 and turned him over to Jamaican authorities.

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: 09/04/2025
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March 3, 2025Boston, MA, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE Boston removes illegal Honduran national wanted for homicide in home country

BOSTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement removed an illegally present Honduran national convicted in Massachusetts of assault with a dangerous weapon and wanted by authorities in Honduras for homicide. Officers with ICE Boston removed Rene Alejandro Rosales-Vindel, 52, from the United States to Honduras Feb. 3 and turned him over to Honduran authorities.

“Rene Alejandro Rosales-Vindel attempted to flee justice in his home country and hide out in the United States,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde. “Not only did he break our immigration laws, but he also assaulted a resident of Massachusetts. Now he is back in Honduras to answer the charges against him. We will not allow our New England communities to become safe havens for the world’s criminals. ICE Boston will continue to prioritize public safety by arresting and removing illegal alien offenders.”

U.S. Border Patrol arrested Rosales Mar. 28, 2014, after he illegally entered the United States and placed him into immigration proceedings. ICE released Rosales May 5, 2014, after he paid an immigration bond.

Officers from ICE Boston arrested Rosales Aug. 30, 2017, after his arrest for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. ICE Boston cancelled Rosales’ bond and detained him to continue his immigration proceedings.

On Oct. 11, 2017, a Department of Justice immigration judge in Boston ordered Rosales removed from the United States to Honduras.

ICE Boston released Rosales on an order of supervision May 25, 2018. The next day, the Chelsea District Court convicted Rosales of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

ICE Boston arrested Rosales Nov. 23, 2024, and revoked his order of supervised release.

Officers with ICE removed Rosales from the United States to Honduras Feb. 3 and turned him over to Honduran authorities.

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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November 26, 2025Boston, MA, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE Boston removes illegal Salvadoran gang leader from US

Fugitive wanted in El Salvador for homicide, terrorist affiliation

BOSTON — ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston deported an illegal Salvadoran alien and MS-13 gang leader from the United States. Officers from ICE Boston removed Wilmer Alexi Garcia-Manzanarez from the U.S. to El Salvador Nov. 3 and turned him over to Salvadoran authorities. Garcia-Manzanare, a known MS-13 gang leader and subject of Interpol Red Notices for homicide and terrorist affiliation.

In addition to his foreign criminality, Garcia-Manzanarez has criminal convictions in the U.S. for burglary, menacing/intimidation with a weapon, driving under the influence of alcohol, property damage, and driving without a license.

“The removal of Wilmer Alexi Garcia-Manzanarez means that the residents of Massachusetts are exponentially safer,” said ICE ERO Boston acting Field Office Director David Wesling. “Garcia-Manzanarez represents a significant threat to our Massachusetts communities. Aside from his significant criminal history in the U.S., authorities in his home country wanted him to face charges for homicide and terrorist affiliation related to gang membership. ICE Boston will continue to prioritize the safety of American citizens by arresting and removing criminal alien threats from New England.”

U.S. Border Patrol arrested Garcia-Manzanarez after he illegally entered the U.S. through the Canadian border March 6, 2001, they issued a notice to appear before a justice department immigration judge and released him from custody. On March 18, 2002, the DOJ immigration judge ordered Garcia-Manzanarez removed from the U.S. to El Salvador; however, he refused to leave the country.

Between January 2007 and October 2012, ICE officers removed Garcia-Manzanarez from the U.S. to El Salvador on three occasions; however, he illegally returned to the U.S. after those removals.

Authorities in El Salvador issued a warrant for Garcia-Manzanarez‘ arrest. In January 2020, Interpol issued a public Red Notice for the apprehension of Garcia-Manzanarez. Officers from ICE Boston arrested Garcia-Manzanarez in Foxboro, Massachusetts, Feb. 18, 2024.

ICE Boston removed Garcia-Manzanarez from the U.S. Nov. 3 and turned him over to Salvadoran authorities. ICE Boston would like to thank ICE El Salvador and the Security Alliance for Fugitive Enforcement. This removal was a result of the successful coordination case between ICE ERO Boston, OPLA Boston and the ICE ERO El Salvador its SAFE Task Force.

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: 12/04/2025
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February 25, 2025San Antonio, TX, United StatesHuman Smuggling/Trafficking

ICE, BP and law enforcement partners intercept human smuggling load that results in the arrest of 8 illegal aliens

Photos courtesy of U.S. Border Patrol Laredo Sector | ICE HSI Laredo agents & LEOs intercepted a human smuggling operation, discovered 8 illegal Mexican nationals locked in compartments of a utility truck. This operation highlights our commitment to dismantling criminal networks.

SAN ANTONIO — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement intercepted a smuggling attempt in coordination with U.S. Border Patrol, Air and Marine Operations, an operational component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the Dimmit County Sheriff's Office. During the enhanced operation, ICE Homeland Security Investigation special agents from Laredo and Eagle Pass arrested eight illegal aliens, Feb. 19, near a ranch in Dimmit County, Texas.

The smuggled aliens were discovered inside locked compartments within the bed of a stolen utility truck.

"ICE HSI and our law enforcement partners successfully intercepted a human smuggling operation where multiple individuals were found locked inside hidden compartments of a utility truck,” said ICE HSI San Antonio Special Agent in Charge Craig Larrabee. “This operation underscores our steadfast commitment to dismantling human smuggling networks and ensuring justice is served. The expertise and dedication of our agents were crucial in disrupting this criminal enterprise and safeguarding the lives of those involved."

“The Laredo Sector Border Patrol will continue to work with our law enforcement partners in dismantling human smuggling operations,” said Laredo Sector Chief Patrol Agent, Jesse D. Muñoz. “Partnerships are the cornerstone of our success. We are committed to the continued strengthening of collaboration with federal, state, and local agencies, as well as our international partners.”

The aliens arrested, who are from Mexico, have been transferred to the custody of the Border Patrol.

Members of the public can report immigration 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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May 15, 2025Buffalo, NY, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE Buffalo arrests British national with significant criminality in the United Kingdom

Orlando Duncan Da Silva Bain arrested by ICE Buffalo

BUFFALO, N.Y. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested a citizen of the United Kingdom who misrepresented himself upon entry when he failed to disclose his criminal record in his home country. ICE Buffalo officers apprehended Orlando Duncan Da Silva Bain during a targeted enforcement operation May 7 in Niagara Falls, New York.

Da Silva Bain, 19, was recently admitted to the United States as a nonimmigrant in Orlando, Florida. By failing to acknowledge his significant criminal record in the U.K. on his Electronic System for Travel Authorization application, he violated the terms of admission under the visa waiver program and is thereby amenable to removal from the U.S.

After Da Silva Bain’s admittance, officials discovered he has been convicted of the following offenses:

Take a child so as to keep him/her from a person having lawful control.
Offender 18 or over engage in penetrative sexual activity with a minor.
Cause/incite the sexual exploitation of a child aged 13-17.
Possess indecent photograph/pseudo-photograph of a child.
Cause a child aged 13 to 15 to watch/look at an image of sexual activity-offender 18 or over.
Postal service-send obscene/indecent article.

Da Silva Bain is in ICE custody at the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility pending his removal from the U.S.

Members of the public can report suspicious activity by completing ICE’s online tip form.

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Updated: 06/13/2025
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April 2, 2025Buffalo, NY, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE Buffalo arrests criminal alien convicted of attempted murder

BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Osmin Guevara-Ramirez, a 32-year-old illegal alien from El Salvador upon his release from the Wyoming Correctional Facility in Attica, New York March 28. The Nassau County Supreme Court convicted Guevara of attempted murder and gang assault Sept. 3, 2021, and sentenced him to six years imprisonment and five years post release supervision.

Guevara is an illegal alien from El Salvador who entered the United States on or about June 30, 2015, near McAllen, Texas without admission or parole by an immigration official. U.S. Border Patrol arrested Guevara July 10, 2015, near Lake Charles, Louisiana, issued him a notice to appear and placed him into removal proceedings. An immigration judge ordered Guevara released on bond Aug. 27, 2015, and further ordered a change for venue for his immigration proceedings from Louisiana to New York four days later. An immigration judge ordered Guevara removed in absentia Jan. 23, 2023.

ICE lodged an immigration detainer against Guevara Dec. 8, 2023, which the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision subsequently honored. Guevara is detained in ICE custody without bond.

Members of the public can report crimes and suspicious activity by dialing 866-347-2423 or completing ICE’s online tip form.

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Updated: 06/13/2025
February 25, 2026Syracuse, NY, United StatesEnforcement and Removal, Narcotics, Organized Crime

ICE Buffalo arrests criminal alien from Ukraine wanted for attempted murder of police chief

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — ICE Buffalo, the IRS’ Criminal Investigation division, FBI Albany and the U.S. Marshals Service arrested Mykola Zhytnichenko, a criminal alien from Ukraine who was wanted for allegedly attempting to murder a police unit chief, narcotics possession, racketeering and organized crime in Binghamton on Feb. 6.

“Through close collaboration with both domestic and international partners, ICE Homeland Security Investigations was able to bring a dangerous fugitive — charged with attempted murder, narcotics trafficking and organized crime — to justice," said HSI Buffalo Special Agent in Charge Erin Keegan. "Our actions send a clear message: The United States will not tolerate fugitives seeking to evade justice for their grave crimes abroad. HSI remains dedicated to serving as a critical partner in safeguarding both national and international security.”

“The arrest of Mykola Zhytnichenko, an illegal alien wanted for serious crimes, including attempted murder, shows that those who try to misuse parole programs to evade justice will be held accountable," said ICE Buffalo Enforcement and Removal Operations acting Field Office Director Tammy Marich. "Foreign criminals cannot exploit U.S. immigration laws to escape prosecution in their home countries. ERO is committed to safeguarding our communities and maintaining the integrity of our immigration system.”

Zhytnichenko, 41, was admitted to the U.S. March 21, 2023, as a humanitarian parolee under the Biden administration.

Just months later, in October 2023, Ukrainian authorities issued an arrest warrant for Zhytnichenko for the attempted murder of police unit chief via explosive device, possession of narcotics, distribution of narcotics, racketeering and organized crime.

Following his recent arrest, Zhytnichenko was transported to the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility. He will remain 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.

Updated: 02/25/2026
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July 25, 2025Buffalo, NY, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE Buffalo arrests illegal alien with 9 US criminal convictions including assault, arson and robbery

BUFFALO, N.Y. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Buffalo arrested Wahota Allassane Ouattara upon his release from the New York Department of Corrections and Community Supervision in Comstock July 23. The 38-year-old illegal alien from the Côte d'Ivoire has an extensive criminal history that includes nine convictions in the United States, including arson and assault.

Ouattara entered the United States as a nonimmigrant in New York City and violated the terms of his admission when he failed to depart by Oct. 7, 2016. ICE encountered him Oct. 25, 2024, after his most recent incarceration for arson and attempted robbery. ICE officers issued him a notice to appear and placed him into removal proceedings Jan. 8.

“This criminal alien not only violated our nation’s federal immigration laws, but he has repeatedly proven his complete disregard for New York State penal laws as well,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Buffalo Deputy Field Office Director Joseph Freden. “Our officers will continue to prioritize public safety by ensuring criminal aliens stay off of our streets while affecting their removal from the United States.”

Ouattara’s criminal convictions include the following:

Third-degree assault (two counts) from Feb. 9, 2022.
Second-degree aggravated harassment from Feb. 9, 2022.
Second-degree criminal trespass from Sept. 9, 2022.
Second-degree criminal trespass (two counts) from Jan. 27, 2023.
Third-degree assault from May 23, 2024.
Third-degree arson from July 25, 2024.
Attempted robbery from July 25, 2024.

Ouattara is currently detained in ICE custody pending immigration proceedings and removal from the United States.

Aliens placed in removal proceedings receive their legal due process from federal immigration judges in the immigration courts, which are administered by the Executive Office for Immigration Review. EOIR is an agency within the U.S. Department of Justice and is separate from the Department of Homeland Security and ICE. Immigration judges in these courts make decisions based on the merits of each individual case. ICE officers carry out the removal decisions made by the federal immigration judges.

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Updated: 07/25/2025
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February 26, 2025Buffalo, NY, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE Buffalo arrests illegal alien from Mexico convicted of felony rape

ICE Buffalo arrests illegal alien convicted of rape

NEW YORK — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement apprehended an illegally present Mexican national convicted of rape in the first degree when officers arrested Alejandro Salazar, 44, upon release from Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, New York, Feb. 21.

Salazar illegally entered the United States in January 1995 without inspection by an immigration official. New York County Supreme Court convicted Salazar of rape in the first-degree Nov. 14, 2012, and sentenced him to 15 years in prison. ICE lodged an immigration detainer with the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, March 19, 2013. An immigration judge ordered Salazar removed from the U.S. to Mexico Oct. 17, 2013. The Clinton Correctional Facility honored the detainer and transferred Salazar to ICE custody.

Salazar remains in custody at Buffalo Federal Detention Facility in Batavia, New York awaiting a removal flight.

Members of the public can report crimes and suspicious activity by dialing 866-347-2423 or completing ICE’s online tip form.

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Updated: 06/13/2025