ICE Boston removes illegal Honduran national wanted for homicide in home country

BOSTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement removed an illegally present Honduran national convicted in Massachusetts of assault with a dangerous weapon and wanted by authorities in Honduras for homicide. Officers with ICE Boston removed Rene Alejandro Rosales-Vindel, 52, from the United States to Honduras Feb. 3 and turned him over to Honduran authorities.

“Rene Alejandro Rosales-Vindel attempted to flee justice in his home country and hide out in the United States,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde. “Not only did he break our immigration laws, but he also assaulted a resident of Massachusetts. Now he is back in Honduras to answer the charges against him. We will not allow our New England communities to become safe havens for the world’s criminals. ICE Boston will continue to prioritize public safety by arresting and removing illegal alien offenders.”

U.S. Border Patrol arrested Rosales Mar. 28, 2014, after he illegally entered the United States and placed him into immigration proceedings. ICE released Rosales May 5, 2014, after he paid an immigration bond.

Officers from ICE Boston arrested Rosales Aug. 30, 2017, after his arrest for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. ICE Boston cancelled Rosales’ bond and detained him to continue his immigration proceedings.

On Oct. 11, 2017, a Department of Justice immigration judge in Boston ordered Rosales removed from the United States to Honduras.

ICE Boston released Rosales on an order of supervision May 25, 2018. The next day, the Chelsea District Court convicted Rosales of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

ICE Boston arrested Rosales Nov. 23, 2024, and revoked his order of supervised release.

Officers with ICE removed Rosales from the United States to Honduras Feb. 3 and turned him over to Honduran authorities.

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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