Ronald Argueta-Ponce/Honduras/Battery, Public Intoxication

Ronald Argueta-Ponce, a 36-year-old citizen of Honduras, was arrested by Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) New Orleans following a review of his criminal activity and immigration status. Argueta-Ponce has a criminal history in the United States that includes multiple offenses across different categories of public safety violations. His record includes a conviction for simple battery, indicating physical contact or harm inflicted on another individual. He also has a prior offense involving the possession of drug paraphernalia, which reflects involvement in illegal drug-related activity.

In addition to these charges, Argueta-Ponce has been arrested for criminal damage to property, which involves willful destruction or defacement of property belonging to another party. This offense adds to the pattern of unlawful conduct associated with his presence in the U.S. His record also includes public intoxication, further demonstrating disregard for local laws and public order.

Argueta-Ponce was taken into ICE custody without incident. He is currently being detained and will undergo immigration proceedings to determine the next steps regarding his removal from the United States. His repeated criminal conduct, combined with his illegal presence in the country, contributed to his arrest and detention by immigration enforcement officers.