ICE Boston arrests Brazilian national accused of negligent homicide with a motor vehicle after death of Taunton man with Fall River ties

BOSTON — ICE Boston has arrested a previously removed criminal illegal alien from Brazil, during targeted operations in Taunton.

According to ERO Boston, Heriton Da Silva Aredes’ criminal history includes past convictions for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, assault and battery, using a motor vehicle without authority, refusal to identify himself while operating a vehicle, furnishing a false name, operating recklessly and refusing identification.

“Sadly, it appears as though Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux followed through on his promise to not cooperate with ICE, resulting in the release of this habitual criminal illegal alien offender, who is currently charged with vehicular homicide, back into his constituents’ community,” said acting ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston Field Office Director David Wesling. “In fact, on three separate occasions, this criminal illegal alien was in the custody of state or local authorities, and they released him without honoring our detainer. Had any of the prior detainers been honored, lives would have been saved. While sanctuary politicians sign performative legislation to protect habitual criminal offenders like Aredes, ERO Boston will continue to prioritize the law-abiding citizens of our communities.”. Had any of the prior detainers been honored, lives would have been saved. While sanctuary politicians sign performative legislation to protect habitual criminal offenders like Aredes, ERO Boston will continue to prioritize the law-abiding citizens of our communities.”

Aredes’ pending criminal charges include negligent homicide with a motor vehicle.

According to Taunton Police, at approximately 5:45 p.m., on November 20th, 2025, the Taunton Police Department responded to the area of 11 Court St. after receiving reports of a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian.

Upon arrival, officers located 75-year-old Kenneth Carr of Taunton suffering from serious injuries after being struck by a 2012 Nissan Altima. He was transported by MedFlight to a local hospital and died 2 days later. One of Carr’s former occupations was a fisherman out of Fall River, according to his obituary.

Aredes was previously removed from the United States on Oct. 14, 2008, pursuant to a final order of removal from June 2008. He illegally reentered the country on an unknown date and at an unknown location.

He first came to ICE Boston’s attention following his August 2023 arrest by the Massachusetts State Police in Middleboro. According to ICE, he was released from custody before ICE could act.

ERO Boston next became aware of Aredes following his arrest by the Stoughton Police Department. He was again released from custody before ICE could act.

After posting bail July 25, 2026, following his arraignment for motor vehicle homicide by negligent operation, the Bristol House of Corrections released Aredes without notifying ICE or honoring ICE’s immigration detainer, according to ERO Boston.