Juan Carlos Diaz/Mexico/DUI

ICE New Orleans arrested Juan Carlos Diaz, a citizen and national of Mexico, on July 11, 2025, following his identification as a removable noncitizen based on multiple criminal convictions in the United States. According to ICE records, Diaz has a criminal history that includes four separate convictions for driving under the influence (DUI), an offense involving operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol or other substances. Repeated DUI convictions indicate a pattern of behavior that poses significant risks to public safety, potentially endangering other motorists, pedestrians, and property. Multiple offenses can also result in escalating legal penalties, including longer license suspensions, higher fines, and potential incarceration.

In addition to his DUI convictions, Diaz has been charged with failure to appear, reflecting instances in which he did not comply with legal obligations to attend scheduled court hearings or proceedings. Failure to appear can result in additional criminal charges, issuance of bench warrants, and further complications in legal cases, potentially leading to enhanced consequences in both criminal and immigration contexts.

Details regarding the exact location, circumstances, or timeline of Diaz’s most recent arrest have not been provided in publicly available ICE statements. No additional charges beyond those already listed were noted in ICE records concerning his criminal history. As of the latest report, Diaz remains in ICE custody while he awaits further immigration proceedings to determine his future status in the United States.