ICE Deports Two Jamaican Felons Following Serious Criminal Convictions
In a decisive move against violent offenders, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has deported two Jamaican nationals convicted of serious crimes, including kidnapping and homicide. After years of legal battles and custody delays, both individuals were officially removed from the United States.
Nascimento Blair: Kidnapping Conviction Leads to Deportation
Nascimento Blair, 44, entered the U.S. on March 4, 2004, as a nonimmigrant but overstayed his visa. His criminal record began when he was arrested by Mount Vernon Police on October 12, 2005, for first-degree kidnapping in New York. Blair was sentenced to 15 years in prison, marking the beginning of a lengthy legal process regarding his immigration status.
An immigration judge issued an order for Blair’s removal on August 4, 2008, and the Board of Immigration Appeals dismissed his appeal in November of the same year. However, he remained in custody until his parole from state prison on April 9, 2020. ICE officers arrested him again on July 16, 2024, in New York City, eventually executing his deportation to Jamaica on February 27, 2025.
Nevel Larey Heslop: Murder Conviction Ends in Removal
Nevel Larey Heslop, 67, entered the U.S. legally in 1984 but was later convicted of homicide in New Jersey in 1991. Following his conviction, he received a 30-year prison sentence. A federal immigration judge ordered his removal on June 14, 1996, a decision upheld when his appeal was dismissed in April 1997.
Upon his release from custody in New Jersey on April 23, 2021, ICE detained Heslop. However, delays in securing a Jamaican travel document, coupled with his efforts to reopen his immigration case, resulted in his temporary release under supervision. He was re-arrested on February 4, 2025, and subsequently deported to Jamaica on February 27, 2025.
ICE Confirms Deportation of Convicted Felons
ICE officials have confirmed that both individuals remained in agency custody until their removal. While details regarding the deportation flights and their current legal status in Jamaica remain undisclosed, the agency emphasized its commitment to removing noncitizens convicted of serious crimes.
