Eddy Rosales-Montenegro/Nicaragua/Domestic Violence, Child Cruelty

ICE San Francisco arrested Eddy Rosales-Montenegro, 31, a citizen of Nicaragua. According to arrest paperwork, he faces pending charges for domestic violence and child cruelty. These are allegations, not convictions; the criminal case will be decided in the appropriate court under the required burden of proof. Following the arrest, officers transferred Rosales-Montenegro to immigration detention, where he will remain while removal proceedings are scheduled before an immigration judge.

Domestic violence statutes prohibit unlawful force or threats against a spouse, partner, or other household member. Investigations typically rely on victim statements, photographs of injuries, medical documentation where applicable, prior incident histories, and officer observations memorialized in reports and body worn camera video. Courts often issue immediate protective orders, set no contact conditions, and may require supervised exchanges to reduce risk during the pendency of the case. Those safeguards can remain in effect independent of the immigration process.

Child cruelty laws address conduct that causes, or is likely to cause, physical or mental suffering to a minor. Proof may include medical evaluations, images documenting harm, witness statements from caregivers or mandatory reporters, and scene observations showing unsafe conditions. When children are involved, investigators coordinate closely with child protection professionals to preserve evidence, arrange interviews using trauma informed protocols, and ensure victim safety.

During immigration intake, officers verified identity through biometrics, documented immigration history, and compiled certified arrest paperwork for presentation in immigration court. The criminal and immigration tracks proceed separately. The state court will adjudicate the domestic violence and child cruelty allegations, while the immigration judge addresses custody and removability under federal law based on the resulting record and any relief applications allowed by statute. If a final order of removal issues, officials will coordinate necessary travel documentation with the receiving government and arrange transportation in accordance with standard procedures. Until then, detention continues under the current custody determination.