Francisco Pena-Gutierrez/Mexico/Assault, Controlled Substance Possession

Federal immigration authorities arrested criminal illegal alien Francisco Pena-Gutierrez in Rochester, Minnesota, following his convictions for assault and dangerous drug possession. Pena-Gutierrez, a Mexican national, was previously convicted under state law for both offenses, which carry felony-level charges.

Local law enforcement coordinated with federal immigration officials to transfer Pena-Gutierrez into immigration custody after his criminal convictions. Authorities said the arrest occurred based on Pena-Gutierrez’s criminal history and immigration status. A spokesman confirmed that officials apprehended Pena-Gutierrez following the completion of his criminal case proceedings.

Pena-Gutierrez remains in federal custody pending review of his immigration case and potential removal proceedings.