PENNSYLVANIA — Authorities in Worcester arrested Dominican national Bryan Rafael Gómez on April 4 on charges of domestic abuse, according to official reports.
The arrest was carried out by the Massachusetts State Police, after which Gómez was initially taken into custody by local officers and transferred to a detention facility in Worcester. Later that same day, upon his release, he was intercepted by agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, who placed him under immigration custody.
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During a background check, federal authorities confirmed that Gómez was subject to an outstanding arrest warrant issued in 2023 by authorities in the Dominican Republic in connection with a homicide case, significantly worsening his legal situation in the United States.
Gómez remains in immigration custody while proceedings continue before a judge, who will determine his potential deportation. Authorities have not released additional details regarding the case in the Dominican Republic or the current status of legal actions against him there.
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