Unlawful Honduran National Wanted for Homicide Arrested in Providence by ERO Boston

Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston arrested a 23-year-old Honduran national, who was in the United States unlawfully and wanted for homicide in Honduras. The arrest took place on February 27, 2024, in Providence, Rhode Island. The individual had a previous conviction for felony assault with a weapon and domestic violence, but was released despite an active immigration detainer.

The individual first tried to enter the United States unlawfully in January 2021 but was expelled under a U.S. health order. He later entered the country unlawfully at an undisclosed location. He is wanted for homicide in El Progreso, Yoro, Honduras.

In June 2023, he was arrested in Central Falls, Rhode Island, and charged with assault with a weapon. On February 4, 2024, he was arrested again for domestic violence and a bail violation. He later pleaded guilty to these charges in Providence's 6th District Court.

ERO Boston filed an immigration detainer for him on February 7, 2024, with the Adult Correctional Institute in Cranston, Rhode Island. Despite this, he was released by the court. ERO Boston officers arrested him in Warwick, Rhode Island, on February 27, 2024. He is now in ICE custody awaiting removal proceedings and a hearing before a federal immigration judge.

ERO Boston Field Office Director Todd M. Lyons expressed concern over the individual's release and emphasized the need for cooperation between ERO Boston and local communities. In 2023, ERO made 170,590 administrative arrests, a 19.5% increase from the previous year. Of these, 73,822 were noncitizens with a criminal history.

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