Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston accomplished the successful removal of Ricardo Andre Barrera-Peleaz, a 30-year-old Ecuadorian national, on June 20 from the United States. Barrera-Peleaz, who was in the country without legal authority, is being sought by Ecuadorian authorities for rape accusations.
According to Todd M. Lyons, Director of ERO Boston Field Office, Ricardo Andre Barrera-Peleaz escaped rape charges in his country and sought refuge in Massachusetts. He posed a substantial threat to the local community, and the authorities couldn’t risk him victimizing someone else. However, he has been caught and will now face justice in Ecuador. ERO Boston remains committed to upholding public safety by identifying and deporting noncitizen offenders who pose a severe threat to New England residents.
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In August 2022, Barrera-Peleaz legally entered the United States through Miami, Florida. However, he later violated the terms of his entry. His home country of Ecuador issued a warrant for his arrest on February 2, 2024, on charges of rape.
On March 14, 2024, ERO Boston was made aware of Barrera-Peleaz’s presence within their jurisdiction. After issuing a notice to appear before a Department of Justice immigration judge, deportation officers arrested him on April 4 near his residence in Worcester and took him into custody. A month later, on April 29, 2024, an immigration judge ordered his removal to Ecuador.
He was in the custody of ERO until June 20 when he was deported and handed over to Ecuadorian authorities. Barrera-Peleaz did not regain his freedom until his deportation.
The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) takes charge of deporting individuals who do not have a legal right to stay in the United States. These include individuals who have been ordered by immigration judges from the Department of Justice. It is important to note that the EOIR is distinct from the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Immigration judges carefully evaluate each case before making a decision on its merit.
The Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) is responsible for enforcing immigration laws within the country, managing detained and non-detained populations, and ensuring that noncitizens with final removal orders are repatriated. With a workforce of more than 7,700 personnel, ERO operates across 25 domestic field offices, 208 locations nationwide, 30 overseas postings, and several temporary assignments along the border. As one of the three operational directorates of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), ERO plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and security of the nation’s immigration system.
If you have any information about child sex offenders, you can report any suspicious activity or crimes by calling the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423). Alternatively, you can fill out the online tip form to share your concerns with the authorities. It’s important for the public to come forward with any information they have to help keep our children safe.
