ICE Boston removes Colombian alien charged with assault during home invasion, violating protective order

HARTFORD, Conn. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement removed an illegally present Colombian alien charged with assault, assault during a home invasion, breach of peace, violation of a protective order and risk of injury to a child. Officers with ICE Boston removed Kevin Esneider Garcia-Rojas, 26, from the United States to Colombia April 24.

“Kevin Esneider Garcia-Rojas apparently ignored a protective order and assaulted a Connecticut resident during a home invasion,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde. “He illegally entered the United States in 2023 and was arrested by local authorities less than nine months later for purportedly assaulting a member of our New England community. ICE Boston will not tolerate such threats to our neighbors. We will continue to prioritize public safety by arresting and removing alien offenders from our streets.”

U.S. Border Patrol arrested Garcia-Rojas Jan. 28, 2023, after he illegally entered the United States near El Paso, Texas. Hartford Police arrested Garcia-Rojas Oct. 13, 2023, for disorderly conduct and assault. He posted a $5,000 bond and was released from custody. Hartford Police again arrested him Nov. 8, 2023, for assault, assault on home invasion, breach of peace, violation of protective order and risk injury to child. He posted a $100,000 bond and was released from custody.

On Jan. 2, 2024, ICE Boston served Garcia-Rojas a notice to appear before a Justice Department immigration judge. Officers with ICE Boston arrested Garcia-Rojas Jan. 28 and served him with a warrant for arrest of an alien and a notice of custody determination.

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