ICE Arrests Guatemalan Man Charged with Child Sex Crimes in Massachusetts

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested multiple individuals residing illegally in the United States who are accused of serious child sex crimes. In Massachusetts, Juan Rene Barcenes-Velasquez, a Guatemalan national, was taken into ICE custody after being arraigned on five counts of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14. Authorities emphasized that local law enforcement's cooperation with ICE detainers facilitated a safe transfer, reducing risks to the community. In another case, ICE agents arrested Andre Tiago Lucas on Cape Cod, who was wanted in Brazil for the rape of a 13-year-old child. These incidents highlight ongoing concerns about sexual offenses committed by individuals residing unlawfully in the U.S. and the role of ICE in apprehending and processing such offenders.