ICE Detains Man In Brookline Shortly After Being Arrested By Local Police

BROOKLINE, MA — The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained a man after he was arrested by Brookline police on Thursday.

Edual Ulloa, 25, of Framingham, was arrested by local police on the charges of Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon, Failure to Stop for Police, possession of a forged license plate, and an outstanding warrant out of Natick District Court after he was stopped while driving at approximately 11:30 a.m.. Before being released on bail, the department said it was served an immigration detainer by ICE for Ulloa.

“In compliance with Brookline Police policy the individual was advised of the notice and a copy was placed into his property. No action was taken by Brookline Police Officers to facilitate the ICE detention,” Chief Jennifer Paster said. “Upon entering a public area and no longer in Brookline Police custody the individual was taken into custody by ICE agents.”

Paster said that ICE reached out to the department at 7:45 p.m. asking for assistance saying Ulloa became disruptive and caused a public safety issue while being transported. Paster emphasized that her officers did not work directly with ICE in neutralizing Ulloa, and only maintained public safety and monitored the surrounding area and residents. Brookline instituted a policy in 2017 that prohibits the police department from assisting the federal government’s immigration detention efforts.

“We recognize that incidents involving federal immigration enforcement can be distressing for members of the community,” Paster said. “The Brookline Police Department remains committed to transparency, public safety, and maintaining trust with all members of our community.”

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