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Honduran Migrant Arrested for Pushing Elderly onto Subway Tracks

3/13/2026

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Bairon Hernandez, a 34-year-old Honduran migrant described by federal officials as a 'serial criminal,' was arrested for allegedly pushing two men onto subway tracks at the Lexington Avenue–63rd Street station, including 83-year-old Richard Williams.
Hernandez had four prior deportations and faced multiple charges, including attempted murder.
DHS issued a detainer after the arrest.
Hernandez remains in custody with bail set at $100,000.
Officials criticized sanctuary-city policies for protecting illegal immigrants from federal enforcement.

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Story summary

Bairon Hernandez, a 34-year-old Honduran migrant described by federal officials as a 'serial criminal,' was arrested for allegedly pushing two men onto subway tracks at the Lexington Avenue–63rd Street station, including 83-year-old Richard Williams.
Hernandez had four prior deportations and faced multiple charges, including attempted murder.
DHS issued a detainer after the arrest.
Hernandez remains in custody with bail set at $100,000.
Officials criticized sanctuary-city policies for protecting illegal immigrants from federal enforcement.