ICE Boston arrests Dominican national who illegally entered in Arizona; charged with assault to rape, strangulation of Massachusetts resident

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement apprehended an illegally present Dominican national charged with assault to rape, assault and battery with dangerous weapon, assault on a family or household member, and strangulation suffocation.

“Gregori Thomas Romero is charged with horrifically victimizing a member of our community,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde. “Romero represents a significant threat to the law-abiding residents of Massachusetts that we cannot tolerate. ICE Boston stands firmly committed to prioritizing public safety by arresting and removing criminal alien offenders from the streets of New England.”

U.S. Border Patrol apprehended Romero July 9, 2023, after he illegally entered the United States near San Luis, Arizona. USBP issued Romero a notice to appear before a Justice Department immigration judge.

Officers with the Boston Police Department arrested Romero Sept. 11, 2024, for the offenses of assault to rape, assault and battery with dangerous weapon, assault on a family or household member, and strangulation suffocation. ICE Boston attempted to lodge a detainer against Romero; however, he had already been released from custody.

Officers with ICE Boston arrested Romero in Lawrence Feb. 1. Romero remains in ICE custody.