ICE arrests illegally present Salvadoran alien in Maryland after detainer not honored by local authorities

BALTIMORE — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested illegal Salvadoran national Brayan Eleazar Angulo-Barrios, 26, in Hyattsville, Maryland, April 22, after the Prince Georges County Department of Corrections failed to honor another ICE immigration detainer.

Angulo is a validated 18th street gang member and has been convicted of possession of a loaded handgun and possession with intent to distribute.

“Once again, Prince George’s County — a non-cooperative jurisdiction has chosen to release a criminal alien back into the community, ignoring an ICE detainer and putting public safety at risk,” said ICE Baltimore Deputy Field Office Director Vernon Liggins. “This decision reflects a policy that prioritizes non-cooperation over addressing public safety threats while individuals are in custody with the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections. Consequently, ICE is forced to expand our at-large operations within Prince George’s County. Angulo was convicted of serious crimes that threaten the well-being of law-abiding citizens. We’re asking local law enforcement to help us protect our communities by honoring detainers and standing with ICE in prioritizing the safety of American citizens.”

Angulo entered the United States on an unknown date at an unknown location without being inspected, admitted, or paroled by an immigration officer.

The Prince George’s County Police Department arrested and charged Angulo Nov. 17, 2021, with possession with intent to distribute and possession of a loaded handgun. The Circuit Court for Prince George's County convicted Angulo of possession with intent to distribute and possession of a loaded handgun Aug. 18, 2023, and sentenced him to one year in prison with three years’ supervised probation.

The Maryland State Police arrested and charged Angulo with possessing a loaded handgun in his vehicle July 29, 2022. The District Court for Montgomery County in Silver Spring, Maryland, convicted Angulo of possessing a loaded handgun in his vehicle Nov. 14, 2022, and sentenced him to 110 days in jail.

The PGCPD arrested and charged Angulo April 18, 2024, with violation of probation.

ICE lodged an immigration detainer on Angulo with the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections April 19, 2024. The PGCDOC declined to honor ICE’s immigration detainer and released Angulo from custody April 23, 2024.

ICE issued Angulo a final order of removal April 22, and he will remain in ICE custody pending removal from the United States to El Salvador.

Members of the public can report crimes and suspicious activity by dialing 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.

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