Rolando Mar-Lopez/Mexico/DUI, Child Abuse, Sexual Assault of a Child

Rolando Mar-Lopez, a 42-year-old citizen of Mexico and an illegal alien in the United States, was arrested in Denver by ICE officers as part of operations targeting individuals with serious criminal convictions. Mar-Lopez’s apprehension highlights ICE’s efforts to prioritize the removal of noncitizens whose criminal actions threaten community safety and who have demonstrated a disregard for U.S. laws.

Mar-Lopez is a registered sex offender whose criminal record includes convictions for attempted sexual assault of a child, a deeply serious offense involving predatory conduct toward minors. Additionally, he was convicted of child abuse resulting in severe injury through negligence, further underscoring the risk he poses to vulnerable individuals. Such crimes carry significant weight in immigration proceedings because they reveal a pattern of violent and exploitative behavior.

Beyond these offenses, Mar-Lopez was also convicted of driving under the influence (DUI), an offense that endangers public safety on the roads. His history of criminal conduct ultimately resulted in an eight-year prison sentence, during which he served time for these multiple offenses.

Following his release, Mar-Lopez was taken into ICE custody and placed into removal proceedings. Because of the nature and severity of his convictions, his case has been prioritized for deportation. He remains in ICE custody while legal proceedings continue.

Mar-Lopez’s arrest underscores the consequences faced by illegal aliens who commit crimes in the United States. ICE continues enforcement operations aimed at apprehending and removing noncitizens whose criminal behavior poses a threat to public safety.