ICE arrests Honduran sex offender in U.S. after multiple removals
- The Honduran man was convicted of sexual offenses against a minor in 2013 and sentenced to confinement.
- He has been removed from the U.S. four times and has multiple convictions, including re-entry after deportation.
- He is currently in ICE custody awaiting his fifth deportation.
On September 12, 2023, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a Honduran man in the U.S. who had a history of sexual offenses against a minor. His criminal record includes a conviction in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, on March 13, 2013, for unlawful sexual contact with a minor, corruption of a minor, and indecent assault of a person under 13. He was sentenced to six to twelve months of confinement for these crimes. The individual has a troubling history of repeatedly entering the U.S. illegally, having been removed from the country four times between 2007 and 2020. His deportations occurred on February 28, 2007; April 27, 2011; June 23, 2017; and May 18, 2020. In addition to his sexual offenses, he has two convictions for re-entry after deportation, each resulting in an 11-month sentence. Furthermore, the man has a DUI conviction, for which he received six months of probation. His repeated illegal entries and criminal behavior highlight significant challenges in immigration enforcement and public safety. Currently, he remains in ICE custody as preparations are made for his fifth deportation. This case underscores the ongoing issues surrounding illegal immigration and the complexities involved in managing individuals with serious criminal backgrounds.