FBI Arrests Illegal Man Who Fled in 2025

The suspect was wanted on a federal warrant for violating supervised release terms.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The FBI has arrested a 37-year-old man named Angel Roman-Hipolito who had been on the run since the spring of 2025. Roman-Hipolito was previously deported in 2023 after serving a 100-month federal prison sentence for drug trafficking, but he illegally reentered the country. During a vehicle stop in 2025, he fled from police and has been a fugitive since then. He was located and arrested in Boone County, Indiana, where he provided a false name and had false identification documents.

Why it matters

This arrest is part of an FBI-led initiative called Operation No Escape, which aims to locate and apprehend violent fugitives. The case highlights ongoing challenges with illegal immigration and the need for effective enforcement of deportation orders and supervised release terms.

The details

According to the Indianapolis FBI, Roman-Hipolito was deported in 2023 after serving a 100-month federal prison sentence for drug trafficking. He then illegally reentered the United States and fled from police during a vehicle stop in the spring of 2025. Roman-Hipolito was wanted on a federal warrant for violating the terms of his supervised release. He was arrested in Boone County, where he provided a false name and had false identification documents in his possession.

  • Roman-Hipolito was deported in 2023 after serving a 100-month federal prison sentence.
  • In the spring of 2025, Roman-Hipolito fled from police during a vehicle stop.
  • Roman-Hipolito was arrested on Thursday, March 6, 2026.

The players

Angel Roman-Hipolito

A 37-year-old man who was previously deported in 2023 after serving a 100-month federal prison sentence for drug trafficking, but then illegally reentered the United States and became a fugitive.

FBI

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, which led the operation to locate and arrest Roman-Hipolito as part of their initiative called Operation No Escape to apprehend violent fugitives.

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What they’re saying

“We will continue to work tirelessly to ensure dangerous individuals are removed from our communities.”

— Timothy J. O'Malley, Special Agent in Charge (FBI)

What’s next

Roman-Hipolito will face federal charges for violating the terms of his supervised release, and could potentially face additional charges related to illegally reentering the country.

The takeaway

This arrest highlights the ongoing challenges with illegal immigration and the need for effective enforcement of deportation orders and supervised release terms to protect public safety. The FBI's Operation No Escape demonstrates their commitment to locating and apprehending dangerous fugitives.