Plymouth County Correctional Facility
Plymouth, Massachusetts · 17 well-documented stories
What stands out here
Conditions that appear in a larger share of this facility's stories than of facility stories in general. Stories run from Sep 2025 to Sep 2026.
Nothing stands out against facilities in general; the most documented conditions here:
- Overcrowding6% vs 6%
Held in a space far over capacity: a holding cell, a bus, an airport facility, a tent.
- Food or water withheld6% vs 10%
The person went without food or water for an extended period, or was given spoiled or inadequate food.
- No bed, sleep, or basic hygiene6% vs 5%
Slept on the floor, no bed or blanket, lights on all night, no shower, no toilet access, or similar.
share of stories hereacross all facilities
Everything the stories describe here
- Overcrowding · 1 story
Held in a space far over capacity: a holding cell, a bus, an airport facility, a tent.
- Food or water withheld · 1 story
The person went without food or water for an extended period, or was given spoiled or inadequate food.
- No bed, sleep, or basic hygiene · 1 story
Slept on the floor, no bed or blanket, lights on all night, no shower, no toilet access, or similar.
- Firearm drawn or fired · 1 story
Agents drew or fired a gun.
In their words
“My husband entered the United States as a teenager. Nineteen years ago, after being deported, he returned because he had full custody of his two young American children, both under the age of two, and could not leave them without their father. Since then, he has built a stable life in Springfield rooted in faith, family, and hard work,”
“From what I understand, they were pretty aggressive toward the brother who was driving. They twisted his arm behind his back,”
Stories
Three Honduran brothers detained by ICE in New Bedford grocery parking lotThree Honduran brothers who shared an apartment and worked in construction were detained while grocery shopping in New Bedford, one twisted by the arm; one had lived in the U.S. 14 years.“From what I understand, they were pretty aggressive toward the brother who was driving. They twisted his arm behind his back,” — Maria, their sister-in-lawNew Bedford, MA · Sep 28, 2026 · WGBH, Cape and Islands
Dannick M.B.: Congolese asylum seeker, jail officer, detained by ICE at routine check-inDannick Massamba-Bankela, a Cumberland County jail officer and sole breadwinner for his wife and two young children, was detained by ICE after a routine check-in despite a pending asylum claim and no criminal record.Scarborough, ME · Sep 22, 2026 · Press Herald, Maine Public, The Maine Wire +1
Three Honduran brothers detained by ICE during Market Basket grocery runThree Honduran brothers who shared a New Bedford apartment and worked in construction were detained together during a weekly grocery trip at Market Basket. They are now held at Plymouth's detention center.New Bedford, MA · Sep 21, 2026 · WGBH, New Bedford Light
David A.: Venezuelan DJ with pending asylum case detained by ICE at Boston airportDavid Ardila, a 33-year-old Venezuelan DJ, was detained at Logan Airport after attending a World Cup match, held far from his family in Seattle. He has waited nearly a decade for an asylum interview.Boston, MA · Jul 16, 2026 · Boston Globe, WCVB, NBC Boston +2
Dale P.: Maine market owner and father of U.S.-born son detained by ICEDhavalkumar 'Dale' Patel, who owns Wallace's Market in Friendship, Maine, was arrested at his store, leaving his wife to run the business and care for their toddler son. A judge has temporarily blocked his deportation.Friendship, ME · Jul 4, 2026 · Press Herald, Bangor Daily News, The Maine Wire +1
Malton L.: Navy veteran's father detained by ICE at Walmart while shopping with sonMalton Lacerda, a horse trainer who gives therapy to disabled veterans, was detained while shopping at Walmart with his son, a Navy veteran. He had lived in the U.S. about 25 years.Halifax, MA · Jun 28, 2026 · WGBH, ACHEI USA, Ganjing World +2
Eduardo A.: Angolan asylum seeker moved by ICE out of Maine against court orderEduardo Jose Alves, an Angolan asylum seeker living in Lewiston, Maine, was detained at home and moved out of state within hours of a court order blocking his transfer. A judge later ordered his immediate release, citing the violation.Lewiston, ME · Jun 24, 2026 · Sun Journal, WGAN, CT Public +5
Darwin G.R.: Pittsfield High School graduate, 20, arrested by ICE outside Burger KingDarwin Andres Gordon-Ruiz, 20, a 2025 Pittsfield High graduate from Colombia, was arrested outside a Burger King the morning he was due in court. He is now held at Plymouth County Correctional Facility and has filed for release.Pittsfield, MA · May 12, 2026 · Berkshire Eagle, Live 95.9
Rihan S.: Afghan high school senior held two weeks by ICE over paperwork errorRihan Shinwari, an 18-year-old Afghan high school senior in Connecticut whose father interpreted for U.S. forces, was detained over expired-parole paperwork that was actually still valid. He was freed on $1,500 bond after two weeks.Cheshire, CT · Apr 24, 2026 · NBC News, The Hour, CT Insider +18
Darwing X.M.: New Bedford worker returned to ICE custody after brief court-ordered releaseDarwing Inocente Xitumul Morales, a Guatemalan worker, was sent back into ICE custody after a judge denied him bond, and he now awaits an April 23 hearing at Plymouth County Correctional Facility.New Bedford, MA · Mar 3, 2026 · New Bedford Light, NBC Boston, WSHU
Juan David Q.: Massachusetts father with pending visa held by ICE nearly two monthsJuan David Quichimbo, an Ecuadorian father in Springfield, Massachusetts, has been held for nearly two months despite a pending visa application as a trafficking victim, with no criminal record.“My husband entered the United States as a teenager. Nineteen years ago, after being deported, he returned because he had full custody of his two young American children, both under the age of two, and could not leave them without their father. Since then, he has built a stable life in Springfield rooted in faith, family, and hard work,” — Lacy ArrigaSpringfield, MA · Feb 6, 2026 · WGBH, Register-Guard, WDTN +1
York County jail officer arrested by ICE outside immigration interview in ScarboroughA York County Jail corrections officer, employed about a year after passing background checks, was arrested outside a scheduled immigration appointment in Scarborough. The sheriff said ICE never notified him and the officer's family had to alert him.ME · Jan 23, 2026 · Info News, Saco Bay News, Press Herald
Makengo N.: Father detained by ICE while returning from wife's C-section deliveryMakengo Nzeza, an Angolan asylum seeker in Maine for eight years, was detained while returning to the hospital after his wife's C-section. His church congregation helped post his $2,000 bond, and he returned home days later.Saco, ME · Jan 23, 2026 · Maine Public, WGME, WMTW +1- Cuban father of six U.S. citizens deported to Mexico under unwritten dealA Cuban father of six U.S.-citizen children who fled Cuba as a teenager and built a business here was detained after trying to cross into Canada, then deported to Mexico in November.Plymouth, MA · Nov 1, 2025 · WGBH, Miami Herald
Zia S.: Afghan interpreter for U.S. military held three months by ICEZia S., a former U.S. military interpreter from Afghanistan and father of five, was detained during a routine Green Card appointment despite legal status. He was freed on bond after nearly three months and reunited with his family in Connecticut.East Hartford, CT · Oct 21, 2025 · CT Insider, New Haven Register, Military.com +2
5-year-old U.S. citizen with autism surrounded by ICE during father's arrestA 5-year-old U.S. citizen with autism was surrounded by agents outside her Leominster home as they tried to arrest her father, Edwards Hip Mejia, who has lived in the U.S. over two decades. He was later detained and granted bond.Leominster, MA · Sep 16, 2025 · NBC News, Boston Globe, Boston.com
Hector C.: Guatemalan landscaper detained by ICE at Saugus Town HallHector Chavez, 25, a landscaper with a pending asylum case and valid work permit, was detained while working at Saugus Town Hall, leaving his two young U.S.-born children asking for him.Saugus, MA · Sep 10, 2025 · Boston Globe, TURNTO10, Boston.com
Where people stood at the latest report
Each square is one percent of these stories. Read it with care: people who are still detained or already deported have far less access to reporters and lawyers than people who were released, so this mix reflects who gets covered more than how cases end.
- Deported 6%
- Still detained 65%
- Released 29%