Kelin Henriquez-Ruiz/Nicaragua/Assault Causing Bodily Injury

ICE San Antonio arrested Kelin Henriquez-Ruiz, 42, a citizen of Nicaragua who is unlawfully present in the United States. According to court records, Henriquez-Ruiz holds a conviction for assault causing bodily injury. He was taken into custody in the San Antonio area and processed for immigration detention while his case advances before an immigration judge.

Assault causing bodily injury is charged when unlawful force results in physical pain or impairment to another person under the applicable state statute. Prosecutors typically substantiate the offense with victim statements, medical documentation, photographs of injuries, and officer observations recorded in incident reports. Where available, body worn camera video, 911 audio, and witness accounts help establish the timeline and the intentional nature of the contact. A recorded conviction confirms that a court found the elements proved beyond a reasonable doubt and entered judgment accordingly.

Following apprehension, immigration officers verified Henriquez-Ruiz’s identity through biometrics, compiled certified copies of the judgment and any sentencing orders, and reviewed his immigration history for presentation in court. He remains detained while removal proceedings are scheduled, including service of charging documents, custody review, and hearings before the immigration judge. Any obligations arising from the completed criminal case proceed on their own track, while the immigration court addresses removability and custody under federal law based on the record of conviction and current status.

If a final order of removal is issued, officials will coordinate travel documentation with the receiving government and arrange transportation in accordance with standard procedures. Until then, detention decisions follow the governing statutes and regulations that apply to noncitizens with recent violent offense convictions.