ICE Washington, D.C. arrests Honduran alien after Virginia court drops home invasion, abduction charges

FAIRFAX, Va. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested an illegally present Honduran national after local authorities dropped his charges for abduction of a person with intent to defile and burglary: entering a house to murder, rape, etc. Officers with ICE Washington, D.C. arrested Hyrum Baquedano-Rodriguez, 26, in Fairfax, Virginia, May 2.

“Though the court saw fit to drop his most recent charges, Hyrum Baquedano-Rodriguez has been convicted of numerous crimes in Virginia and represents a calamitous hazard to our Virginia residents,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Washington, D.C. Field Office Director Russell Hott. “Every one of his convictions represents another one of our neighbors that Baquedano-Rodriguez has victimized. ICE Washington, D.C. will continue to prioritize public safety by arresting and removing criminal alien offenders from our Washington, D.C. and Virginia communities.”

U.S. Border Patrol arrested Baquedano-Rodriguez Aug. 25, 2018, after he illegally entered the United States near Yuma, Arizona. Border Patrol officials issued Baquedano-Rodriguez a notice to appear before a Justice Department immigration judge.

A DOJ immigration judge in Eloy, Arizona, released Baquedano-Rodriguez on an immigration bond Jan. 22, 2019.

Fairfax County Police arrested Baquedano-Rodriguez Nov. 9, 2021, and charged him with three counts of indecent liberties: expose genitals to child and indecent exposure.

“Protecting Virginians has been a top priority of our administration since day one, and it should be a priority for every leader at the federal, state and local level,” said Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin. “That’s exactly why the Virginia Homeland Security Task Force is so important. I’m grateful to our law enforcement officers at every level for working hard to keep Virginians and Americans safe, and I’ll always stand with them.”

On Sept. 27, 2022, the Fairfax County General District Court convicted Baquedano-Rodriguez with entering property with intent to damage, petit larceny: less than $1,000 and entering property with intent to damage. The court sentenced Baquedano-Rodriguez to a total of 18 months in prison and imposed restitution.

The Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court convicted Baquedano-Rodriguez Oct. 7, 2022, of disorderly conduct and contribute to delinquency of minor. The court sentenced Baquedano-Rodriguez to 12 months in prison for each conviction.

On March 8, 2023, the Fairfax County General District Court convicted Baquedano-Rodriguez of entering property with intent to damage and sentenced him to 12 months in prison.

Fairfax County Police arrested Baquedano-Rodriguez June 17, 2023, and charged him with abduction of a person with intent to defile and burglary: entering a house to murder, rape, etc.

On June 7, 2024, a DOJ immigration judge in Annandale ordered Baquedano-Rodriguez removed from the United States to Honduras.

On May 2, 2025, the Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court dismissed Baquedano-Rodriguez’ charges for abduction of a person with intent to defile and burglary: entering a house to murder, rape, etc.

Later that day, officers from ICE Washington, D.C. arrested Baquedano-Rodriguez in Fairfax and served him with a warrant of removal. Baquedano-Rodriguez remains in ICE custody.

Members of the public can report crimes and suspicious activity by dialing 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.

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Source: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE.gov)