
Santiago Mojica-Ruiz
Santiago Mojica-Ruiz/Mexico/Aggravated Assault with a Weapon
Santiago Mojica-Ruiz, a 35-year-old citizen of Mexico and an illegal alien in the United States, was arrested by Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) New Orleans following confirmation of his criminal history. Mojica-Ruiz has a conviction for aggravated assault with a weapon, a serious offense that typically involves the intentional infliction of harm or threat of harm using a deadly weapon.
Local law enforcement first encountered Mojica-Ruiz during an investigation into a violent altercation where he was identified as the primary aggressor. According to arrest records, he brandished a weapon and threatened another individual during the incident. He was subsequently taken into custody, prosecuted, and convicted of the felony assault charge. After serving his sentence, Mojica-Ruiz was transferred to ICE custody for immigration enforcement action.
ICE determined that Mojica-Ruiz entered the U.S. unlawfully and had no legal authorization to remain in the country. Due to the nature of his conviction and his unlawful presence, ICE initiated removal proceedings against him. He is currently being held in a secure detention facility while awaiting the outcome of those proceedings.
Mojica-Ruiz faces deportation under federal immigration law and is subject to a permanent bar from reentry due to his criminal history and illegal status. If he attempts to return to the United States without authorization, he may face federal criminal prosecution and additional prison time.
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