Arnulfo Valdez/Mexico/Aggravated Assault, Drug Possession, Possession of Stolen Property

ICE New Orleans arrested Arnulfo Valdez, a citizen of Mexico who is unlawfully present in the United States. According to law enforcement and court records, his criminal history includes aggravated assault, two separate entries for drug possession, possession of stolen property, and a probation violation. He was taken into custody in the New Orleans area and processed for immigration detention while his administrative case proceeds before an immigration judge.

Aggravated assault is charged when a person intentionally causes or attempts to cause serious bodily injury, often involving a weapon or conduct capable of producing great harm. Prosecutors typically substantiate this offense with victim statements, medical documentation, photographs of injuries, and witness accounts. The two drug possession entries reflect unlawful control of a controlled substance; proof commonly includes laboratory confirmation, chain of custody records, and circumstances showing knowledge and dominion over the drugs.

Possession of stolen property documents control of items known, or that should have been known, to be stolen. Investigations often rely on altered serial numbers, recovery logs, surveillance footage, and inconsistent ownership explanations. A probation violation indicates noncompliance with conditions imposed by a criminal court—such as failing to report, violating stay away orders, or committing new offenses—and is usually proven through probation records and hearing findings.

Following his apprehension, officers verified Valdez’s identity through biometrics, compiled certified criminal and court records, and initiated removal proceedings. He remains detained while the immigration case advances on a track separate from any state matters. If a final order of removal is issued, officials will coordinate travel documentation with the receiving government and arrange transportation in accordance with federal procedures.