ICE Boston Arrests Brazilian National on Assault Charges in Hyannis

ICE Boston arrested a Brazilian illegal alien during enforcement operations in Hyannis, Massachusetts, as he faces pending charges for assault with a dangerous weapon, strangulation, and assault and battery on a family member.

Jose Ricardo Pimentel Dos Santos was taken into custody by ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston during targeted operations in the Cape Cod area. Dos Santos also has prior arrests for assault and violating an abuse prevention order.

The Arrest

According to ICE, Dos Santos was arrested during ongoing enforcement operations conducted by ERO Boston in Hyannis. The Brazilian national is currently facing a number of serious pending criminal charges in Massachusetts courts, including:

• Assault with a dangerous weapon
• Strangulation and suffocation
• Assault and battery on a family member

Dos Santos also has prior arrests for assault and for violating an abuse prevention order, according to ICE.

ICE Enforcement Operations

ERO Boston field officers conduct targeted enforcement operations throughout New England on a regular basis. These operations focus on apprehending individuals who are in the country unlawfully and who pose a threat to public safety or have pending criminal charges.

"ICE Boston remains committed to removing individuals who threaten the safety of our communities," an ICE spokesperson said in a statement. "This individual's extensive criminal history, including charges of violence against a family member, demonstrates exactly why these enforcement operations are so critical."

"Our officers will continue to prioritize the arrest of individuals who endanger public safety, particularly those with violent criminal histories."

Criminal History

According to ICE records, Dos Santos's criminal history in the United States includes multiple arrests for violent offenses. In addition to the pending charges, he has previously been arrested for assault and for violating an abuse prevention order — a court-issued directive intended to protect victims of domestic violence.

The pending charges against Dos Santos represent a pattern of escalating violence, according to law enforcement officials familiar with the case. The charges span multiple incidents involving both weapons and domestic violence.

Ongoing Enforcement

ERO Boston continues to conduct enforcement operations across Massachusetts and the broader New England region. ICE has stated that operations like the one that led to Dos Santos's arrest will continue as part of the agency's mission to protect public safety.

Dos Santos is currently in ICE custody pending immigration proceedings. His pending criminal charges in Massachusetts courts will also proceed.