NYC Hands Teen Convicted of Assault on NYPD Officers to ICE

Darwin Andres Gomez-Izquiel was part of a group of illegal immigrants arrested over the attack on police in Times Square in January.

This image from video provided by the Office of the Manhattan District Attorney shows illegal immigrants attacking New York City Police Department officers in Times Square, on Jan. 27, 2024. Manhattan District Attorney via AP

An illegal immigrant convicted earlier this year for his involvement in an assault on two police officers in New York was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after the city honored a detainer request, the law enforcement agency said on Oct. 16.

The city’s sanctuary status usually limits compliance with ICE detainer requests.