ICE New York City arrests previously removed illegal Guatemalan alien with convictions for assault and act in manner to injure a child

NEW YORK — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement apprehended an illegally present Guatemalan national previously removed from the United States when officers arrested Yoni Wilfredo Gregorio Ortiz, 44, in the village of Airmont, Feb. 23.

“Not only does Gregorio have contempt for our nation’s immigration laws as proven by his illegal return after being previously removed, but he has also shown a complete disregard for our criminal laws as well,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations New York City acting Field Office Director William P. Joyce. “ICE New York City will continue to prioritize public safety by arresting and removing illegal alien offenders from our communities.”

The U.S. Border Patrol arrested Gregorio after he illegally entered the U.S. Dec. 10, 2012, and processed him for expedited removal the next day. Gregorio was removed to Guatemala Jan. 10, 2013, and illegally reentered the U.S. without inspection by an immigration official. The Spring Valley Village Court convicted Gregorio of third-degree assault on Sept. 1, 2022, and Rockland County Court convicted him of act in manner to injure a child and criminal mischief on June 3, 2024.

At the time of his ICE arrest Gregorio had an outstanding warrant for DWI. He is currently in ICE custody at Orange County Jail in Goshen, New York.

Members of the public can report crimes and suspicious activity by dialing 866-347-2423 or completing ICE’s online tip form.

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