U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arrested Emerson Eduardo Ferreira, a 52-year-old Brazilian national, in Brooklyn, Connecticut, on January 24th, following his release from state custody. Ferreira had been convicted of sexual assault, unlawful restraint, and violating a protective order.
“Emerson Eduardo Ferreira violated the terms of his lawful admission into the United States and brutally victimized a Connecticut resident,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde. “He has shown a blatant disregard for the sanctity of our laws and the safety of our people. ICE Boston remains dedicated to our mission of prioritizing public safety by arresting and removing egregious alien offenders.”
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Ferreira entered the United States legally in 1999 but later violated the terms of his lawful admission. In August 2023, he was convicted in Connecticut Superior Court of sexual assault – spouse/cohabitant, unlawful restraint in the first degree, and two counts of violating a protective order. He received a sentence of 18 years in prison, suspended after four years, followed by ten years of probation.
ICE had issued an immigration detainer against Ferreira in April 2024 while he was in state custody. Upon his release, ICE officers arrested him and served him with a notice to appear before an immigration judge. Ferreira remains in ICE custody pending immigration proceedings.
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The public is encouraged to report any suspicious activity or crimes by contacting ICE at 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or by submitting an online tip form.
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