Rodrigo Arredondo-Sanchez/Mexico/Indecency with a Child

Rodrigo Arredondo-Sanchez, a 67-year-old citizen of Mexico and an illegal alien in the United States, was arrested by ICE Harlingen officers due to his criminal background and immigration violations. Arredondo-Sanchez has a significant criminal record that includes a conviction for indecency with a child—a deeply serious offense that involves sexual conduct or inappropriate behavior directed toward a minor. Crimes of this nature are viewed as severe threats to community safety, as they involve exploitation and long-lasting trauma for vulnerable victims.

Arredondo-Sanchez’s conviction underscores his disregard for both U.S. laws and the welfare of those around him. In addition to the criminal conviction, his presence in the country without legal status makes him subject to removal under U.S. immigration law. Individuals convicted of sex offenses, particularly those involving children, are a priority for enforcement actions because they pose a heightened risk to public safety. ICE officers, acting on their mandate to identify and apprehend individuals who threaten community security, took Arredondo-Sanchez into custody without incident.

Currently, Arredondo-Sanchez remains detained in ICE custody while he awaits further proceedings before an immigration judge. The legal process will determine the formalities of his removal, but given the severity of his offense and his unlawful presence, he faces strong prospects of deportation. His arrest reflects ICE’s focus on locating and removing individuals whose criminal conduct endangers communities across the United States.