Juan Perez-Matello/Guatemala/DUI

ICE New Orleans arrested Juan Perez-Matello, a citizen and national of Guatemala, on July 11, 2025, following his identification as a removable noncitizen based on criminal convictions in the United States. According to ICE records, Perez-Matello has a criminal history that includes driving under the influence (DUI), an offense involving operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol or other substances. DUI convictions often carry significant legal consequences due to the risks posed to public safety, including potential harm to other drivers, pedestrians, and property.

In addition to the DUI conviction, Perez-Matello has been convicted of possession of forged identity documents. This offense involves the unlawful possession or use of counterfeit or altered documents intended to misrepresent an individual’s identity or legal status. Such crimes are frequently associated with efforts to evade immigration laws, secure unauthorized employment, or obtain benefits to which the individual is not legally entitled. Possession of forged documents is considered a crime involving moral turpitude and can have serious implications for a noncitizen’s immigration status, often leading to removal proceedings.

ICE has not released further details regarding the specific circumstances, location, or timing of Perez-Matello’s most recent arrest. As of the latest report, he remains in ICE custody pending additional immigration proceedings to determine his future status in the United States.