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ICE Detains Migrants Involved in NYC Target Robbery and Assault on Officers

Four Venezuelan and Colombian migrants face deportation after being arrested for a robbery and assault on NYPD officers, highlighting ongoing concerns over migrant crimes in New York City.

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Michael Jose Sanchez Mayo, Henry Omar Zambrano Zapata, Yusneibi Yohana Machado Avila, Sebastian Jaramillio Balanta

Overview

  • Four migrants, previously released without bail, were re-arrested by ICE following a robbery at a NYC Target store and an assault on NYPD officers.
  • The group, consisting of Venezuelan and Colombian nationals, is now facing removal proceedings, with one still detained at Rikers Island.
  • Incident involved physical altercations with police, including shoving and striking an officer, leading to one officer being hospitalized.
  • Manhattan Criminal Court's decision to release suspects without bail despite their criminal records has sparked criticism.
  • This case adds to the broader discussion on the handling of migrant crimes in New York, amid a perceived increase in such incidents.