Fugitive murder suspect arrested by ice in boston

Fugitive murder suspect arrested by ICE in Boston

ICE and federal agents nab Dominican fugitive wanted for homicide after years on the run

BOSTON, Mass. — A Dominican national wanted for homicide in his home country was arrested in Boston by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement with assistance from the DEA and U.S. Marshals, authorities said.


Key Points

  • Fugitive was wanted in the Dominican Republic for homicide with a possible 30-year sentence
  • He was arrested March 19 in Boston by ICE, DEA, and U.S. Marshals
  • The suspect entered the U.S. illegally at an unknown time and place

Fugitive found hiding in Massachusetts

ICE Boston officials announced the March 19 arrest of the unidentified man, who was wanted under a July 4, 2017, Dominican arrest warrant for homicide. Authorities say he entered the U.S. illegally without inspection, admission, or parole by immigration officials.

“This Dominican fugitive attempted to undermine the justice system in his home country by hiding out in Massachusetts,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde.

Joint federal effort leads to capture

The arrest was made through a coordinated effort involving ICE Boston officers, agents from DEA New England, and deputies with the U.S. Marshals Service in Boston. Officials did not disclose details of how the suspect was located or apprehended.

ICE stated that its Boston office remains committed to removing criminal foreign nationals who pose a risk to the public.

Maximum penalty of 30 years for homicide

According to Dominican authorities, the homicide charge carries a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison. The suspect remains in federal custody pending further immigration proceedings.

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