U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Noel Chinchilla-Avilez, a citizen of Honduras, with a final order of removal in York, Pennsylvania, on February 14.
Chinchilla-Avilez has been charged with statutory rape and receiving stolen property in the United States.
“Today’s operation displays the dedication and expertise of our ICE team in tracking criminals. By targeting individuals with serious criminal backgrounds, we are sending a clear message that there is no safe haven for those who commit heinous acts,” said ICE Homeland Security Investigations Philadelphia Special Agent in Charge Edward V. Owens. “Operations like this demonstrate our commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring the safety of the American public.”
A federal arrest warrant for Chinchilla-Avilez was obtained from the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania on February 10 for violation of failure to depart.
After his arrest, Chinchilla-Avilez was transported to the U.S. District Courthouse in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and was remanded to federal custody while pending criminal proceedings.
