U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement assisted the Fayetteville Police Department in the arrest and interview of Mackendy Darbouze, a 26-year-old citizen and national of Haiti, on February 21.
Police responded to a 911 call at a residence, and a search revealed three deceased individuals and a bloody knife.
Darbouze was arrested by the responding officers.
ICE was contacted and responded immediately to assist with the interview of Darbouze, as he only spoke Creole and was unable to be interviewed in English.
The interview was completed using ICE interpreter and translation services, and Darbouze was charged with three counts of first-degree murder.
Darbouze entered the United States legally in July 2024. He was transported to the Cumberland County Jail.
ICE has placed a detainer on him.
This is a joint investigation with ICE and the Fayetteville Police Department.
