BOSTON – Santo Beato Aybar-Aybar, 49, a Dominican national with a lengthy criminal history, is once again facing expulsion from the United States. Aybar-Aybar was sentenced today in federal court in Boston to time served – five months – for the federal charge of unlawfully reentering the country after being deported. But don’t expect a long vacation; he’s now squarely in the crosshairs of ICE, facing renewed deportation proceedings.
The case, prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Eric L. Hawkins of the Major Crime Unit, revealed a pattern of brazen disregard for U.S. immigration law. Aybar-Aybar initially pleaded guilty in June 2025 to one count of unlawful reentry of a deported alien, following an indictment in April 2025. This wasn’t his first rodeo. He’s been booted from the U.S. three times, most recently on or about September 21, 2021.
But a deportation order clearly didn’t stick. Sometime after his September 2021 removal, Aybar-Aybar allegedly slipped back into the country illegally, setting up shop in Lawrence, Massachusetts. His presence didn’t go unnoticed for long, however. Immigration authorities located him during a recent law enforcement operation, bringing his unlawful stay to an end.
What makes Aybar-Aybar more than just an immigration violator is his consistent criminal activity while unlawfully residing in the U.S. Court records show a 2013 conviction in New Hampshire for possessing cocaine with intent to distribute. And, alarmingly, in 2021 – just months before his last deportation – he was convicted in Massachusetts for possessing fentanyl with intent to distribute. This man isn’t just jumping borders; he’s pushing poison onto our streets.
U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley and Patricia H. Hyde, Acting Field Office Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations in Boston, jointly announced the sentencing. While the five-month sentence feels light given his history, the immediate deportation proceedings signal a firm stance against repeat offenders like Aybar-Aybar. The question now is whether this time, the door will finally stay shut.
Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and report on the effectiveness of ICE’s efforts to remove individuals with criminal records. The revolving door of deportation and illegal reentry remains a significant challenge for law enforcement, and Aybar-Aybar’s case is a stark reminder of the persistent problem.
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Key Facts
- State: Massachusetts
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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