Antonio Villanueva-Acuna/Mexico/Aggravated Assault, Carrying a Prohibited Weapon

Antonio Villanueva-Acuna, 51, a citizen of Mexico and an illegal alien in the United States, was arrested by ICE due to his extensive and violent criminal history coupled with repeated violations of U.S. immigration law. His arrest is part of continued enforcement actions targeting criminal aliens who pose significant risks to public safety.

Villanueva-Acuna’s criminal record paints a troubling picture of an individual engaged in both violent and reckless behavior. He has been convicted of carrying a prohibited weapon, demonstrating a willingness to possess dangerous items that can threaten public safety. Furthermore, he has a conviction for aggravated assault, a violent crime that often involves serious harm or the threat of harm to another person. Such offenses underscore the potential danger he poses to the community.

In addition to violent offenses, Villanueva-Acuna has repeatedly violated U.S. immigration laws. He has been convicted of illegal reentry into the United States on three separate occasions after having been previously removed. Each illegal return to the country reflects a deliberate decision to defy lawful orders and U.S. immigration authorities.

His criminal history extends further with convictions for driving under the influence, endangering himself and others on the road. He has also been convicted of obstructing police, resisting an officer, and violating probation, revealing an ongoing pattern of noncompliance and contempt for legal authority.

Given the severity and breadth of his criminal conduct, ICE officers have placed Villanueva-Acuna in custody, where he will remain pending further immigration proceedings to determine his removal from the United States.