Juan Duarte-Velasquez/Mexico/Rape, DUI

ICE Los Angeles arrested Juan Duarte-Velasquez, a 49-year-old citizen and national of Mexico, on July 12, 2025, following his identification as a removable noncitizen due to multiple arrests for serious criminal offenses in the United States. According to ICE records, Duarte-Velasquez has been arrested for rape, an offense involving non-consensual sexual intercourse or sexual acts achieved through force, threats, or incapacitation of the victim. Rape is classified as a violent felony and an aggravated felony under U.S. immigration law, carrying significant criminal penalties and severe immigration consequences, including mandatory detention and removal from the United States.

In addition to the rape arrest, Duarte-Velasquez has also been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI), an offense involving the operation of a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol or other substances. DUI offenses are viewed as serious public safety concerns due to the heightened risk of accidents, injuries, or fatalities, particularly for individuals with multiple arrests or convictions related to impaired driving.

ICE has not disclosed further details regarding whether Duarte-Velasquez’s arrests resulted in convictions, the specific circumstances surrounding the alleged offenses, or the locations where the incidents occurred. No additional criminal history beyond the arrests for rape and DUI was noted in publicly available ICE statements. As of the latest report, Duarte-Velasquez remains in ICE custody pending further immigration proceedings to determine his future status in the United States.