ICE Arrests Five Illegal Immigrants Wanted for Violent Crimes Abroad

The suspects, who include several with Interpol Red Notices, were apprehended in New England after allegedly entering the country illegally.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 4:52pm

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested five illegal immigrants over the past month who are wanted for murder and other violent crimes in their home countries, including several subjects of Interpol Red Notices. The migrants were apprehended in New England and are wanted overseas for serious offenses such as homicide and attempted homicide.

Why it matters

The arrests highlight ongoing concerns about illegal immigration and the potential public safety risks posed by undocumented individuals with violent criminal histories. The case has sparked renewed debate over border security and the vetting process for immigrants entering the United States.

The details

According to ICE, the five suspects were arrested in Massachusetts and Connecticut over the past month. They are wanted in their home countries of Brazil, the Dominican Republic, and Mexico for crimes including homicide and child rape. Several of the individuals were the subject of Interpol Red Notices, which are international arrest warrants. ICE stated that one suspect was released into the country during the Obama administration, while the other four were allegedly released by the Biden administration.

  • On March 13, Kele Cristian Alves-Pereira was arrested in Everett, Massachusetts. Authorities in Brazil had issued a warrant for Alves-Pereira for murder on February 22, 2021, and Interpol had issued a Red Notice for her arrest.
  • On April 4, Bryan Rafael Gomez was arrested in Worcester, Massachusetts. Gomez is the subject of an Interpol Red Notice for homicide and is wanted by authorities in the Dominican Republic.
  • On April 5, Altieris Chaves Paiva was arrested in Falmouth, Massachusetts. Paiva is the subject of an Interpol Red Notice for homicide and is wanted by authorities in Brazil.
  • On March 30, ICE arrested Jorge Artemio Gonzalez-Lugo, a convicted child rapist from Mexico, upon his release from prison in Washington state.

The players

Kele Cristian Alves-Pereira

A Brazilian national wanted in her home country for murder, with an Interpol Red Notice issued for her arrest.

Bryan Rafael Gomez

A Dominican Republic national who is the subject of an Interpol Red Notice for homicide and is wanted by authorities in his home country.

Altieris Chaves Paiva

A Brazilian national who is the subject of an Interpol Red Notice for homicide and is wanted by authorities in his home country.

Jorge Artemio Gonzalez-Lugo

A Mexican national and convicted child rapist who was arrested by ICE upon his release from prison in Washington state.

Barack Obama

The former U.S. president during whose administration one of the arrested individuals was released into the country.

Joe Biden

The current U.S. president, during whose administration four of the arrested individuals were allegedly released into the country.

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What they’re saying

“ERO Boston has always been—and will continue to be—strongly committed to targeted enforcement actions against the most dangerous criminal aliens, ensuring the safety and security of our New England communities.”

— ICE Boston

What’s next

ICE stated that the five suspects will remain in custody pending deportation proceedings to return them to their home countries to face charges for their alleged crimes.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges of border security and the potential public safety risks posed by illegal immigrants with violent criminal histories. It has reignited debates over immigration enforcement, vetting processes, and the balance between protecting communities and upholding humanitarian principles.