ICE Philadelphia removes criminal alien wanted for homicide in the Dominican Republic

PHILADELPHIA – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement removed Yermanny Suarez Laureano, a criminal alien from the Dominican Republic with a final order of removal, to the Dominican Republic on Jan. 23. Suarez is a foreign fugitive wanted by law enforcement authorities in the Dominican Republic for homicide.

"Yermanny Suarez Laureano is a career criminal who is involved in multiple illegal activities, including burglary, criminal mischief, loitering, and prowling at night,” said Acting ERO Philadelphia Field Office Director Brian McShane. “ERO Philadelphia's efforts have led to the successful removal of this criminal alien, ensuring he faces justice in the Dominican Republic.”

Suarez entered the United States on an unknown date and at an unknown location, without inspection or parole by an immigration officer.

The Yonkers City, New York, Police Department arrested Suarez on Oct. 25, 2023, for criminal possession of stolen property in the 3rd degree, burglary in the 3rd degree, illegal entry with intent to commit a crime, and grand larceny in the 3rd degree. These charges remain pending. On December 30, 2023, the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Suarez in Hazelton, Pennsylvania for burglary, criminal mischief, loitering, and prowling at night.

The Court of Common Pleas of Luzerne County in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania convicted Suarez of burglary on Sep. 13, 2024, and sentenced him to 9 to 23 months incarceration, followed by 5 years’ probation.

ERO Philadelphia encountered Suarez at the Luzerne County Prison (LCP) in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania on Jan. 2, 2024, and lodged an Immigration Detainer

ERO Philadelphia arrested Suarez upon his release from LCP and detained him at the Pike County Correctional Facility in Hawley, Pennsylvania on Sep. 17, 2024. The same day, he was served with a Notice to Appear before an immigration judge, charging inadmissibility pursuant to Section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

The ERO Assistant Attaché for Removal for Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic notified ERO Philadelphia that Suarez is wanted in the Dominican Republic for homicide on October 21, 2024.

On November 25, 2024, an immigration judge in Elizabeth, New Jersey ordered Suarez removed from the United States to the Dominican Republic.

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

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