Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston apprehended a Haitian national charged in Massachusetts with conspiracy to violate drug laws, drug distribution, drug manufacturing and unlawfully carrying a dangerous weapon. Officers with ERO Boston arrested Gasnoy Saintilme Aug. 26 at the Worcester District Court in Worcester.
“Gasnoy Saintilme unlawfully entered the United States and has now been charged with conspiracy, weapons charges and attempting to manufacture and distribute poison in our Massachusetts communities,” said ERO Boston Field Office Director Todd M. Lyons. “We are beyond pleased that our partners at the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office honored our immigration detainer and transferred custody of Saintilme to ERO officers. The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office remains a valued ally in our fight to prioritize public safety in our Massachusetts neighborhoods. ERO Boston will continue our efforts to arrest and remove egregious noncitizen offenders from New England.”
U.S Border Patrol encountered apprehended Saintilme Feb. 12, 2023, after he unlawfully entered the United States. U.S. Border Patrol served him with a notice to appear before a Department of Justice immigration judge. Later that day, Border Patrol officials released Saintilme on parole.
The Worcester, Massachusetts Police Department arrested SaintIlme March 7 and charged him with conspiracy to violate drug laws, and Class B substance distribution. Later that day, the Worcester District Court released Saintilme on recognizance.
“As Sheriff, I took an oath of office to protect the people of Worcester County,” commented Worcester County Sheriff Lewis Evangelidis. “Part of that responsibility is working with our partners in law enforcement, including ICE. When ICE lodges an immigration detainer against an inmate at the Worcester County Jail and House of Correction, WCSO staff promptly notifies ICE when it is appropriate. This process and diligent work by WCSO staff ensure that ICE can take the necessary actions to safeguard our communities.”
The Worcester Police Department again arrested Saintilme April 18 and charged him with carrying a dangerous weapon, Class B possession with intent to manufacture, and Class B substance distribution.
On April 19, ERO Boston lodged an immigration detainer against Saintilme with the Worcester District Court.
The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office notified ERO Boston that Saintilme was scheduled to post bail. Later that day, Saintilme posted cash bail Aug 26. Upon his posting bail, Worcester County Sheriff’s Deputies transferred custody of Saintilme to officers from ERO Boston honoring the ICE detainer. Saintilme remains in ERO custody.
