ICE Boston arrests fugitive wanted in Brazil for manslaughter

WALTHAM, Mass. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement apprehended an illegally present 29-year-old Brazilian alien convicted in his native country for manslaughter while driving a motor vehicle Jan. 25 in Waltham.

The Brazilian fugitive failed to appear for his prison sentence following the manslaughter conviction.

“This Brazilian fugitive attempted to flee justice in his home country by hiding out in Massachusetts,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde. “He presented a threat to the residents of our communities that we will not tolerate. ICE will not allow our New England communities to become a safe haven for the world’s bad actors. We will continue to arrest and remove them from our streets.”

A Brazilian court convicted the fugitive Dec. 11, 2018, for manslaughter while driving a motor vehicle and sentenced him to serve a prison term of four years, eight months, and 21 days

The U.S. Border Patrol arrested the Brazilian fugitive Nov. 22, 2018, after he illegally entered the United States near Hildalgo, Texas. Immigration Officials issued the fugitive an order of expedited removal and released him on his own recognizance.

The Brazilian alien remains in ICE custody following his arrest.

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