U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement apprehended an illegally present Jamaican alien charged in Massachusetts with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and assault and battery on a family member when officers arrested Jahmari Taffari Westcarth, 26, in Boston on January 25.
The U.S. Border Patrol arrested Westcarth after he illegally entered the United States near San Ysidro, California, on December 30, 2022, and served him with a notice to appear before a Department of Justice immigration judge.
The Dorchester District Court arraigned Westcarth on January 8 for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and assault and battery on a family member.
ICE lodged an immigration detainer against Westcarth later that day with the Dorchester District Court, but the court refused to honour the immigration detainer and released Westcarth from custody.
Westcarth remains in ICE custody following his arrest.
The public can report crimes and suspicious activity by dialling 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.
