Man sought in Dominican Republic homicide back in custody months after release by RI judge

By: Christopher Shea

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: July 24, 2026

Words: 521

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago


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A man wanted in connection with a 2021 homicide in the Dominican Republic is back in custody nearly three months after disappearing following his release by a Rhode Island federal judge who was not made aware of the warrant.

Bryan Rafael Gomez failed to self-report to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office on May 5 after U.S. District Judge Melissa R. DuBose ordered that he be re-detained.

In a court filing Thursday, the …

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