ICE Arrests Criminals in Boston
- ICE agents in Boston continue to arrest criminals who entered the country illegally.
- A 34-year-old Haitian convicted of aggravated crimes was recently arrested in Boston.
- The criminal had illegally entered the country at the southwest border and was released prior to the arrest.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement-Enforcement and Removal Operations (ICE-ERO) Boston recently apprehended a 34-year-old Haitian national, Elkin Arturo Yarce-Munera, who had been living illegally in the U.S. and was previously convicted of serious crimes, including aggravated rape and assault. Despite these convictions, Border Patrol agents initially released him with a notice to appear before an immigration judge. However, he was arrested again by local police on July 31, 2024, for similar charges, raising concerns about public safety. Yarce-Munera's case highlights a troubling trend, as ICE-ERO Boston officials criticized the local judicial system for releasing him back into the community. ICE had lodged an immigration detainer with the Chelsea District Court, but the request was denied, allowing him to remain free. Officials emphasized that individuals like Yarce-Munera pose significant threats to Massachusetts residents. In a separate incident, ICE-ERO Boston removed a 23-year-old Brazilian fugitive, Felipe Augusto De Oliveira, who was wanted for attempted homicide in Brazil. Similar to Yarce-Munera, De Oliveira was released by Border Patrol with a notice to appear, which allowed him to evade law enforcement. ICE officials condemned this practice, asserting that criminals should not be allowed to exploit U.S. communities as safe havens. Additionally, ICE-ERO Boston successfully removed a 42-year-old Brazilian national, Adinan De Souza-Fontoura, who had a history of armed carjacking in Brazil. His removal followed a court order after he was apprehended in the U.S. in 2021. These cases underscore ongoing challenges in managing immigration enforcement and public safety.