Jose Noriega-Urquilo/Venezuela/DUI

ICE Denver arrested Jose Noriega-Urquilo, a thirty four year old citizen of Venezuela, in Chaffee County on August eighteen. According to law enforcement and court records, Noriega-Urquilo has a criminal conviction for driving under the influence. He does not possess work authorization in the United States and is currently in removal proceedings. Officers took him into custody without incident and processed him for immigration detention while the administrative case moves forward.

A DUI conviction reflects operation of a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs, conduct that creates a substantial risk to other drivers and pedestrians. Prosecutors typically substantiate DUI charges with field sobriety testing, chemical analysis, officer observations, and dash or body camera recordings. Sentencing in such cases may include fines, license restrictions, treatment conditions, and jail time, with penalties increasing for aggravating factors or prior offenses. The conviction in Noriega-Urquilo’s record distinguishes his case from a simple traffic citation and confirms that a court found the elements proved beyond a reasonable doubt.

Separately, the absence of work authorization is a violation of federal employment eligibility requirements. During immigration processing, officials verify identity through biometrics, confirm immigration history, and collect certified criminal records to present in immigration court. Noriega-Urquilo remains detained while his case is reviewed by an immigration judge. If a final order of removal is issued, officials will coordinate travel documentation with the receiving government and schedule transportation in accordance with federal procedures. Any additional local or state matters proceed on their own track and will be reflected in the immigration file as required by law.