ICE Philadelphia apprehends alien previously arrested for multiple criminal offenses

YORK, Pa. – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Noel Chinchilla-Avilez, a citizen of Honduras with a final order of removal, in York, Pennsylvania, Feb. 14. Chinchilla-Avilez has been charged with statutory rape and receiving stolen property in the United States.

“The arrest of Noel Chinchilla-Avilez, a criminal alien with a history of serious offenses, highlights our unwavering commitment to public safety. Our officers work tirelessly to protect our communities by removing individuals who pose a threat to our nation's security,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Philadelphia acting Field Office Director Brian McShane. “We will continue to prioritize the safety and wellbeing of the American public by ensuring that dangerous criminals are held accountable and removed from our streets.”

“Today’s operation displays the dedication and expertise of our ICE team in tracking criminals. By targeting individuals with serious criminal backgrounds, we are sending a clear message that there is no safe-haven for those who commit heinous acts,” said ICE Homeland Security Investigations Philadelphia Special Agent in Charge Edward V. Owens. “Operations like this demonstrate our commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring the safety of the American public.”

A federal arrest warrant for Chinchilla-Avilez was obtained from the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, Feb. 10, for violation of failure to depart.

Chinchilla-Avilez was transported to the U.S. District Courthouse in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, after his arrest and is currently remanded to federal custody while pending criminal proceedings.

Members of the public who have information about foreign fugitives, transnational gang members or other criminal aliens who are in the U.S. illegally are urged to contact ICE by calling the ICE Tip Line at 1 (866) 347-2423 or internationally at 001-1802-872-6199. They can also file a tip online by completing ICE’s online tip form.

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Source: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE.gov)