From The Banner · Darreonna Davis · · 1m 10s
New Carrollton man detained by ICE
Alfredo Herrera, a New Carrollton man with no criminal record, was detained by ICE last week.
In brief
Alfredo Herrera, a New Carrollton man with no criminal record, was detained by ICE last week. Alfredo Herrera, 56, was detained by ICE after allegedly entering the U.S. illegally in 2004, with his family seeking his release. Originally reported by The Banner.
Alfredo Herrera detained
Alfredo Herrera, 56, of New Carrollton, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents last Saturday.
No criminal record
Michelle Herrera said her father has no criminal record and has lived in Maryland for over 20 years.
Detention location
Herrera is being held at the Caroline Detention Facility in Bowling Green, Virginia.
ICE arrest details
ICE agents detained Herrera while he was driving in Ellicott City on Oct. 31, 2026, after scanning his license plate.
Family impact
Michelle Herrera said her father has been unable to call family for days and will not see them for 10 days.
Family response
Michelle Herrera and her siblings have organized a fundraiser and contacted local officials to seek his release.
Next steps
Herrera has a virtual hearing scheduled for next week and may be released by November 14.
Here's the gist
Alfredo Herrera, 56, was detained by ICE after allegedly entering the U.S. illegally in 2004, with his family seeking his release.
