Sheriff Defies ICE Over Bail Release | Providence News

Providence News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 21, 2026 · 1m

Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux is defending his decision to release a Brazilian man charged with motor vehicle homicide after posting bail, despite ICE’s pushback labeling him a habitual offender. Heroux insists state law requires his release and that honoring ICE detainers would violate legal precedent. He also highlights past tensions with ICE, including a costly lawsuit, arguing deportation before trial undermines justice for victims. The incident in question involved Aredes allegedly hitting a pedestrian in a crosswalk — investigators found the pedestrian blameless and Aredes had…