Juan Andres Perez Cruz/Guatemala/Aggravated Assault on a Family Member, DUI

Juan Andres Perez Cruz, a citizen of Guatemala, was arrested by ICE New Orleans and transferred to federal custody for immigration processing. Case records reviewed at the time of arrest identify two U.S. convictions: aggravated assault on a family member and driving under the influence.

The assault conviction stems from a domestic incident involving the use of force against a family member; the DUI reflects impaired vehicle operation in a separate case. Both convictions predate this enforcement action and are recorded as final judgments in court records reviewed prior to custody transfer. Following apprehension, officers initiated intake procedures to determine custody status and place the matter on the immigration court calendar.

The announcement did not note additional convictions or new charges associated with this arrest. Any criminal matters tied to the earlier cases remain with the courts where they were adjudicated and proceed separately from immigration processing.

Perez Cruz remains detained while removal proceedings advance. Upcoming filings will document custody determinations and hearing dates as they are set on the docket. No further details about bond were provided in the initial notice.