ICE detains boat captain in deadly Statue of Liberty capsizing

The Department Homeland Security said Manuel Hernandez, who is from El Salvador, entered the U.S. illegally through Texas in 2007 by lying to a border agent and falsely claiming he was an American citizen.

Hernandez-Umana is accused of recklessly conducting unlicensed boat tours in New York Harbor. His boat capsized nearly two weeks ago, killing 27-year-old Sarah Sanchez and her 5-month-old daughter, Antonella Garcia.

Authorities say Manuel Hernandez will remain in ICE custody as he awaits trial. NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- The operator of a boat that capsized in New York Harbor, killing a mother and her 5-month-old daughter, is now in ICE custody.

Hernandez-Umana was federally charged and arraigned before being released on bond. ICE detained him Wednesday after determining he had been in the country illegally.

Authorities say Hernandez-Umana will remain in ICE custody pending his trial. After the criminal case concludes, he will serve any prison time if convicted and then be deported.

Hernandez-Umana was initially charged by New York officials with 13 counts of reckless endangerment and was later federally charged with two counts of misconduct and neglect of a ship officer resulting in death