Valentin Meza-Estrada/Mexico/Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Intent to Kill

Valentin Meza-Estrada, a 44-year-old citizen of Mexico, was arrested by ICE ERO Dallas on July 31. Meza-Estrada has a criminal history that includes a conviction for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Intent to Kill, serious offenses that reflect his involvement in violent behavior. These charges highlight his willingness to cause significant harm or even attempt to take another person’s life using a weapon.

The Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon conviction indicates that Meza-Estrada used a weapon to threaten or cause harm to another individual, with the intent to kill. The use of a deadly weapon during such an assault escalates the severity of the crime and underscores the danger posed by individuals involved in such acts of violence.

Meza-Estrada’s arrest came as part of ICE’s ongoing efforts to target individuals with violent criminal backgrounds who pose a significant threat to public safety. Criminal aliens like Meza-Estrada, who have committed serious crimes and are illegally present in the U.S., are no longer slipping through the cracks. ICE officers are committed to ensuring that these individuals face legal consequences for their actions and are held accountable.

Following his arrest, Meza-Estrada is in ICE custody pending deportation proceedings. As an illegal alien in the U.S., he faces removal to Mexico, where he may face further legal action for his criminal behavior.