Reyes De La Paz Gutierrez/Mexico/Domestic Violence, Possession of a Controlled Substance

ICE Los Angeles arrested Reyes De La Paz Gutierrez, a 42-year-old citizen and national of Mexico, on July 10, 2025, following his identification as a removable noncitizen due to multiple arrests for criminal offenses in the United States. According to ICE records, De La Paz Gutierrez has been arrested for domestic violence, an offense involving physical harm, threats, or other abusive behavior directed toward a spouse, partner, or household member. Domestic violence is regarded as a serious crime under both criminal and immigration law, often classified as a crime of moral turpitude with significant consequences for noncitizens, including potential bars to immigration relief and mandatory removal proceedings.

In addition to domestic violence, De La Paz Gutierrez has been arrested for possession of a controlled substance, reflecting his involvement with illegal drugs regulated under federal and state laws. Possession offenses can encompass a range of substances and circumstances and are frequently viewed as crimes involving moral turpitude, which may affect a noncitizen’s eligibility for immigration benefits or relief from removal. Repeated arrests, even without convictions, can also factor into immigration enforcement priorities and determinations regarding public safety risks.

ICE has not released further details regarding whether De La Paz Gutierrez’s arrests resulted in convictions, the specific substances involved, or the precise circumstances and locations of his alleged criminal activity. As of the latest report, De La Paz Gutierrez remains in ICE custody pending further immigration proceedings to determine his future status in the United States.