Four-Time Deported Honduran Arrested After Shoving Elderly Air Force Vet Onto NYC Subway Tracks

DHS calls on NYC officials to honor ICE detainer against serial criminal with lengthy rap sheet

Published on Mar. 12, 2026

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A 34-year-old Honduran national named Bairon Posada-Hernandez, who has been deported four times, was arrested for allegedly shoving two men onto the tracks at a New York City subway station, including an 83-year-old Air Force veteran who remains in critical condition. Posada-Hernandez has a lengthy criminal history with at least 15 prior charges.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing debate over immigration enforcement and sanctuary city policies, as well as concerns about repeat offenders and public safety in New York City. The Department of Homeland Security is calling on local officials to honor an ICE detainer against Posada-Hernandez to prevent him from being released back into the community.

The details

According to reports, Posada-Hernandez first entered the U.S. in 2008 and has been deported four times, most recently in July 2020. He reentered the country at an unknown location and date. At the time of the subway incident, he had a lengthy criminal history including at least 15 prior charges for crimes such as aggravated assault, domestic violence, possession of a weapon, obstruction of police, simple assault and drug possession. Cell phone footage showed Posada-Hernandez calmly walking away after pushing the younger victim onto the tracks, then spontaneously shoving the 83-year-old Air Force veteran onto the tracks as well.

  • Posada-Hernandez first entered the U.S. in 2008.
  • He was deported four times, most recently in July 2020.
  • The subway incident occurred this week in New York City.

The players

Bairon Posada-Hernandez

A 34-year-old Honduran national who has been deported four times and has a lengthy criminal history with at least 15 prior charges.

Richard Williams

An 83-year-old Air Force veteran who remains in critical condition after being shoved onto the subway tracks.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

The federal agency calling on New York City officials to honor an ICE detainer against Posada-Hernandez to prevent him from being released back into the community.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

The federal agency that lodged a detainer against Posada-Hernandez after his arrest.

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What they’re saying

“Bairon Posada-Herandez is a serial criminal, and four-time deported illegal alien from Honduras who should never have been able to walk our streets and harm innocent Americans.”

— Lauren Bis, DHS Deputy Assistant Secretary (Fox News)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on whether to allow Posada-Hernandez to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing debate over immigration enforcement and sanctuary city policies, as well as concerns about repeat offenders and public safety in New York City. It raises questions about whether local officials should honor ICE detainers to prevent dangerous criminals from being released back into the community.