The Boston Department of Enforcement and Removal Operations arrested a Haitian man charged in Massachusetts with conspiracy to violate drug laws, drug distribution, drug manufacturing, and unlawful possession of a dangerous weapon.
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This is Gasnoy Saintilme, who was arrested on August 26 at Worcester District Court in Worcester.
U.S. Border Patrol found Saintilme in custody on Feb. 12, 2023, after he illegally 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 officers released Saintilme on parole.
The Worcester, Massachusetts, Police Department arrested Saintilme on March 7 and charged him with conspiracy to violate drug laws and distribution of Class B substances. Later that day, the Worcester District Court released Saintilme on his own recognizance.
“As sheriff, I took an oath to protect the people of Worcester County,” said Worcester County Sheriff Lewis Evangelidis. “Part of that responsibility is working with our partners in law enforcement, including ICE. When ICE files an immigration detainer against an inmate at the Worcester County Jail and House of Correction, WCSO personnel immediately notify ICE when appropriate. This process and the diligent work of WCSO personnel ensure that ICE can take the necessary steps to safeguard our communities,” he said.
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The Worcester Police Department arrested Saintilme again on April 18 and charged him with carrying a dangerous weapon, Class B possession with intent to manufacture and distribute Class B substances.
On April 19, ERO Boston filed an immigration detainer against Saintilme in 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 on August 26. Upon posting bail, Worcester County Sheriff’s deputies transferred custody of Saintilme to ERO Boston officers in honor of the ICE detainer. Saintilme remains in ERO custody.
