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March 14, 2025Burlington, MA, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE Boston arrests Turkish alien charged with raping Massachusetts resident

BURLINGTON, Mass. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested an illegal Turkish national charged with raping a Massachusetts resident when officers with ICE Boston apprehended Bilal Karayigit, 26, in Burlington Feb. 19.

“Bilal Karayigit stands accused of brutally victimizing a resident of our community,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde. “He represents a significant threat to the members of our Massachusetts neighborhoods that ICE will not tolerate. We will continue to prioritize public safety by arresting and removing illegal alien threats to New England.”

Karayigit lawfully entered the United States July 12, 2022, at JFK International Airport in New York but later violated the terms of his lawful admission.

The Brighton District Court in Massachusetts arraigned Karayigit Dec. 5, 2023, for rape and indecent assault and battery on a person over 14 years of age. ICE lodged an immigration detainer later that day against Karayigit with the court.

The Brighton District Court ignored the detainer and released Karayigit from custody April 24, 2024.

The Suffolk Superior Court in Boston arraigned Karayigit June 11, 2024, for rape, indecent assault and battery on a person over 14 years of age, and kidnapping.

The Boston Police Department arrested Karayigit Sept. 19, 2024, on warrants stemming from his pending charges. ICE lodged an immigration detainer against Karayigit with the Nashua Street Jail in Boston later that day. The jail ignored the immigration detainer and released Karayigit from custody Sept. 26, 2024.

ICE served Karayigit with a notice to appear before a Justice Department immigration judge after 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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March 20, 2025Waltham, MA, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE Boston arrests Ugandan alien charged in Massachusetts with assault, battery on pregnant victim

WALTHAM, Mass. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Gedion Masunsu, 28, an illegal Ugandan alien charged in Massachusetts with two counts of assault and battery on a pregnant victim and destruction of property Jan. 25 in Waltham.

“Not only is Gedion Masunsu in this country illegally, he savagely assaulted a pregnant Massachusetts resident, endangering the victim and her unborn child,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde. “We will not tolerate such acts of violence against the members of our New England communities. ICE stands firm in our commitment to prioritizing public safety by arresting and removing alien offenders from our streets.”

Masunsu attempted to enter the United States at Boston Logan International Airport April 14, 2021, using an expired visa. U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued Masunsu an order of expedited removal and paroled him into the U.S.

The Waltham Police Department arrested Masunsu Jan. 6 for two counts of assault and battery on a pregnant victim and destruction of property. ICE lodged an immigration detainer later that day against Masunsu with the Waltham District Court, which failed to honor the detainer and released Masunsu from custody.

Masunsu remains in ICE custody following his arrest.

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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May 8, 2025Milford, MA, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE Boston, federal partners arrest fugitive convicted of murder in Brazil

MILFORD, Mass. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, in partnership with federal law enforcement partners from the FBI, apprehended a Brazilian fugitive wanted by authorities in his native country to serve a sentence following his conviction for murder. Officers with ICE Boston and agents with FBI Boston arrested Fernando Antonio Vieira-Martins, 34, in Milford May 1.

“Fernando Antonio Vieira-Martins murdered someone in his home country and attempted to subvert justice by fleeing to the United States. He represents a significant hazard to the residents of Massachusetts,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde. “While some in New England may be perfectly fine with criminal alien offenders settling in our communities, ICE Boston will continue to prioritize the safety of our law-abiding public by arresting and removing such criminal alien threats to our neighbors.”

Brazilian authorities convicted Vieira-Martins June 29, 2022, for murder, and sentenced him to 24 years and nine months in prison. He fled Brazil after that conviction.

Vieira-Martins illegally entered the United States March 9, 2023, near Calexico, California, without being inspected, admitted or paroled by a U.S. immigration official.

On May 10, 2023, Brazilian authorities issued a criminal arrest warrant for Vieira-Martins for failure to serve a sentence for a murder conviction.

Since his May 1 arrest, ICE has held Vieira-Martins in custody, where he will remain 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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April 11, 2025Lawrence, MA, United StatesEnforcement and Removal, Child Exploitation

ICE Boston, federal partners arrests illegal Ecuadoran national charged with more than 20 sex crimes against Massachusetts minor

Local jurisdiction ignored ICE detainer and released subject from custody

LAWRENCE, Mass. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, along with federal partners from the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives arrested an illegally present Ecuadoran national charged with more than twenty counts of sex crimes against a minor. Officers with ICE Boston and agents from DEA New England and ATF Boston arrested Gilberto Avila-Jara, 64, in Lawrence April 1.

“There are no appropriate words to describe the amount of damage Gilberto Avila-Jara has allegedly done to our Massachusetts community,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde. “Children are the most precious and most vulnerable members of our communities, and we will do everything in our power to protect them from illegal sex offenders. ICE Boston remains committed to prioritizing public safety by arresting and removing alien sexual predators from New England.”

Avila illegally entered the United States near San Ysidro, California Feb. 10, 1996, without being inspected, admitted, or paroled by a U.S. immigration official.

Officers with the Immigration and Naturalization Service apprehended Avila March 2, 1996, at Los Angeles International Airport.

On March 11, 1996, a Justice Department immigration judge ordered Avila removed from the United States to Ecuador. INS removed Avila from the United States to Ecuador July 2, 1996. Avila 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 Lawrence District Court arraigned Avila on Dec. 18, 2020, for more than 20 offenses including indecent assault and battery on a child under 14, rape of a child with force and aggravated statutory rape of a Child. Later that day, ICE Boston lodged an immigration detainer against Avila with the Lawrence Police Department.

The Lawrence District Court refused to honor the ICE detainer and released Avila from custody on bail March 17, 2021.

On April 22, 2021, the Essex County Superior Court arraigned Avila for six counts of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14, eight counts of rape of a child with force and eight counts of aggravated statutory rape of a child.

Officers with ICE Boston and agents from DEA New England and ATF Boston arrested Gilberto Avila-Jara, 64, in Lawrence April 1.

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Updated: 08/15/2025
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February 21, 2025Bellingham, MA, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE Boston, law enforcement partners arrest illegal Brazilian gang member convicted of assault, battery in Massachusetts

BELLINGHAM, Mass. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and law enforcement partners from the Federal Bureau of Investigations, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives apprehended an illegally present Brazilian national and validated gang member convicted of assault and battery against a Massachusetts resident with the arrest of Caio Vitor Guimaraes-Silva, 21, during an immigration enforcement operation in Bellingham, Feb. 3.

“Caio Vitor Guimaraes-Silva has not only shown a blatant disregard for U.S. immigration laws, but he also presented a significant danger to the residents of Massachusetts,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde. “As a documented member of a violent street gang and an alien convicted of a violent crime, we could no longer abide Mr. Guimaraes’ presence in our community. ICE Boston will continue to prioritize public safety by arresting and removing illegal alien offenders from our New England neighborhoods.”

Guimaraes lawfully entered the United States September 3, 2017, and later violated the terms of his lawful admission.

ICE lodged an immigration detainer against Guimaraes with the Middlesex County House of Corrections Feb. 16, 2024, following his arrest by local authorities.

The Milford District Court found Guimaraes guilty of two counts of assault and battery against a Massachusetts resident Sept. 9, 2024. The court sentenced Guimaraes to one year in prison but suspended all but 90 days of time served. The court then released Guimaraes from state custody, ignoring the ICE immigration detainer.

Guimaraes is 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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March 3, 2025New Bedford, MA, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE Boston, law enforcement partners arrest illegal Haitian alien charged in Massachusetts with sex crimes, witness intimidation

NEW BEDFORD, Mass.—U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and law enforcement partners from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives apprehended an illegal Haitian alien charged in Massachusetts with two counts of rape, indecent assault and battery on a person 14 years or older, possession of child pornography, witness intimidation, and violation of a harassment prevention order. Officers with ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston along with agents from ICE Homeland Security Investigations New England and ATF Boston arrested Queenssy Bryan Lindor, 21, in New Bedford Feb. 5.

“Queenssy Bryan Lindor stands accused of some unspeakable crimes, when combined with his convictions prove that he represents a substantial threat to the residents of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,” said ICE ERO acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde. “We refuse to allow law-abiding New Englanders to be subjected to such a menace. ICE Boston will continue to prioritize public safety by arresting and removing illegal alien offenders from our neighborhoods.”

U.S. Border Patrol arrested Lindor after he illegally entered the United States near Del Rio, Texas, Nov. 21, 2019. USBP served Lindor with a notice to appear before a Department of Justice immigration judge.

ICE ERO San Antonio released Lindor Nov. 27, 2019, on an Order of Recognizance.

The Barnstable District Court arraigned Lindor Feb. 13, 2023, for assault and battery. Later that day, ICE lodged an immigration detainer against Lindor with the Yarmouth, Massachusetts, Police Department.

The Barnstable House of Corrections ignored the ICE detainer and released Lindor on $1,000 bail and GPS conditions.

The Barnstable District Court convicted Lindor of assault and battery Sept. 14, 2023, and sentenced him to 30 days in prison

The Barnstable Superior Court indicted Lindor Nov. 1, 2023, for two counts of rape, indecent assault and battery on a person 14 years or older, possession of child pornography, witness intimidation, and violation of a harassment prevention order.

The Barnstable District Court convicted Lindor Sept. 20, 2024, for violation of a harassment prevention order and sentenced him to probation.

Officers with ICE ERO Boston along with agents from ICE HSI New England and ATF Boston arrested Lindor in New Bedford Feb. 5.

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Updated: 06/13/2025
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February 10, 2025Lynn, MA, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE Boston lodges immigration detainer against Dominican national accused of grisly murder

LYNN, Mass. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement lodged an immigration detainer against Eric Dionida German-Pena, 25, a native and citizen of the Dominican Republic, following his apprehension in Lynn for his alleged role in the murder of a Massachusetts sandwich shop owner during an apparent home-invasion robbery.

“Eric Dionida German-Pena will have his day in court, but he stands accused of a very serious and disturbing crime against a member of our Massachusetts community. ICE Boston takes its public safety mission extremely seriously — which is why we’ve lodged an immigration detainer against him with Lynn police,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde. “The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has charged him with murder, and with the cooperation of the Lynn District Court, we intend to take him into ICE custody after he has paid his debt to society. ICE Boston will continue our mission of arresting and removing egregious alien offenders from New England.”

The Lynn Police Department police arrested German February 5 and charged him with the murder. ICE discovered that German illegally entered the United States in September 2022.

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Updated: 06/13/2025
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April 24, 2025Boston, MA, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE Boston removes alien fugitive wanted for aggravated murder, desecration of corpse in Brazil

BOSTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement removed a Brazilian fugitive convicted in her native country for aggravated first-degree murder, desecration of a corpse and theft of motor vehicle. Officers with ICE Boston removed Lenaria Aparecida Pereira Sandoval from the United States to Brazil, March 27, and turned her over to Brazilian authorities.

“Lenaria Aparecida Pereira Sandoval committed some horrifying crimes in her native country and then attempted to evade justice by hiding out in our Massachusetts community,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde. “Now she will be forced to face justice for the crimes she committed. We will not allow New England to become a refuge for the world’s bad actors. ICE Boston will continue to prioritize public safety by arresting and removing criminal alien offenders from our neighborhoods.”

Sandoval lawfully entered the United States Dec. 27, 2015, at Orlando, Florida; however, she violated the terms of her lawful admission.

On Sept. 21, 2021, a Brazilian court convicted Sandoval in absentia for aggravated first-degree murder, desecration of a corpse and theft of a motor vehicle. The court then sentenced Sandoval to 17 years in prison. Later that day, Brazilian authorities issued a warrant for Sandoval’s arrest.

Officers with ICE Boston arrested Sandoval Feb. 27, 2023, and served her with an arrest warrant and a notice to appear before a Department of Justice immigration judge.

On Aug. 27, 2024, an immigration Judge ordered Sandoval removed.

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Updated: 08/15/2025
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May 16, 2025Hartford, CT, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE Boston removes Colombian alien charged with assault during home invasion, violating protective order

HARTFORD, Conn. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement removed an illegally present Colombian alien charged with assault, assault during a home invasion, breach of peace, violation of a protective order and risk of injury to a child. Officers with ICE Boston removed Kevin Esneider Garcia-Rojas, 26, from the United States to Colombia April 24.

“Kevin Esneider Garcia-Rojas apparently ignored a protective order and assaulted a Connecticut resident during a home invasion,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde. “He illegally entered the United States in 2023 and was arrested by local authorities less than nine months later for purportedly assaulting a member of our New England community. ICE Boston will not tolerate such threats to our neighbors. We will continue to prioritize public safety by arresting and removing alien offenders from our streets.”

U.S. Border Patrol arrested Garcia-Rojas Jan. 28, 2023, after he illegally entered the United States near El Paso, Texas. Hartford Police arrested Garcia-Rojas Oct. 13, 2023, for disorderly conduct and assault. He posted a $5,000 bond and was released from custody. Hartford Police again arrested him Nov. 8, 2023, for assault, assault on home invasion, breach of peace, violation of protective order and risk injury to child. He posted a $100,000 bond and was released from custody.

On Jan. 2, 2024, ICE Boston served Garcia-Rojas a notice to appear before a Justice Department immigration judge. Officers with ICE Boston arrested Garcia-Rojas Jan. 28 and served him with a warrant for arrest of an alien and a notice of custody determination.

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Updated: 06/13/2025
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May 15, 2025Boston, MA, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE Boston removes Dominican national charged with larceny, drug crimes in Massachusetts

Local jurisdiction honored ICE detainer, released alien to ICE officers

BOSTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement removed a Dominican national charged with drug trafficking and larceny charges in Massachusetts. Officers with ICE Boston removed Alixon Romero-Roa from the United States to the Dominican Republic April 8.

“Alixon Romero-Roa illegally entered the United States and immediately engaged in criminal activity,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde. “Romero apparently attempted to peddle poison in our Massachusetts neighborhoods, potentially ruining families and creating victims if allowed to continue. ICE Boston will not allow criminal alien offenders to continue creating victims in our New England communities. We remain steadfast in our duty to prioritize public safety by arresting and removing illegal alien offenders from our streets.”

U. S Border Patrol arrested Romero Oct. 3, 2021, after he illegally entered the United States near Rio Grande Valley, Texas.

On Oct. 22,2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services served Romero a notice to appear before a Justice Department immigration judge.

The Topsfield Police Department arrested Romero Dec. 4, 2021, and charged him with larceny over $250 by single scheme.

On April 27, 2022, a DOJ immigration judge ordered Romero removed from the United States to the Dominican Republic.

The Boston Police Department arrested Romero March 3 and charged him with drug possession with intent to distribute and drug trafficking. The next day, ICE Boston lodged an immigration detainer against Romero with the Nashua Street Jail.

“We are encouraged that our law enforcement partners opted to honor our immigration detainer in this case,” Hyde said. “It is refreshing that the Nashua Street Jail placed a priority on public safety. The alternative would be for ICE to send a team of officers to make an at-large arrest potentially placing the officers, the offender — and most importantly, the community — in harm’s way.”

On March 6, 2025, the Nashua Street Jail honored ICE’s detainer and released Romero into ICE Boston’s custody. ICE officers served Romero with a warrant of removal.

ICE Boston removed Romero from the United States to the Dominican Republic April 8.

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