Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem recently revealed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) carried out several arrests in Minnesota’s Twin Cities area on Friday. Among those apprehended were individuals with records as repeat child sex offenders, murderers, drunk drivers, and violent criminals.
One of the notable detainees, Aldrin Guerrero-Munoz, has been serving a 32-year prison term since 2004 for the deliberate murder of his 3-month-old son, all at taxpayers’ expense.
During his incarceration, Guerrero-Munoz was also found guilty of assaulting another inmate at Stillwater Prison, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). ICE placed a detainer on him and assumed custody this past Monday.
Aldrin Guerrero-Munoz’s conviction for the murder of his infant son highlights his criminal history. (DHS)
Noem criticized “sanctuary politicians” like Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for not cooperating with ICE, suggesting that such a stance allows criminals like Guerrero-Munoz to remain in communities without oversight. She emphasized that under President Donald Trump’s leadership, ICE prioritizes the safety and security of Americans over political correctness.
The Secretary noted that 70% of ICE’s arrests involve illegal immigrants who have been either convicted or charged with crimes within the United States.
“This statistic doesn’t even include foreign fugitives, illegal aliens convicted of crimes in other countries, gang members and suspected terrorists,” she added.
Other criminal illegal immigrants arrested in the area include:
Francisco Javier Garcia-Olivar, a criminal illegal immigrant from Mexico, has multiple convictions, including sexual assault and sodomy of a child, attempted sexual assault of a child and sexual assault. (DHS)
Francisco Javier Garcia-Olivar
Francisco Javier Garcia-Olivar of Mexico has multiple convictions, including sexual assault and sodomy of a child, attempted sexual assault of a child and sexual assault, according to DHS.
Jose Ruben Gomez Munoz, a criminal illegal immigrant from Mexico, was convicted of sexual assault. (DHS)
Jose Ruben Gomez Munoz
Jose Ruben Gomez Munoz of Mexico was convicted of sexual assault, according to DHS.
He was also charged with incest with a minor.
Humberto Us-Juarez, a criminal illegal immigrant from Guatemala, was convicted of molestation of a minor and aggravated felony sexual assault. (DHS)
Humberto Us-Juarez
Humberto Us-Juarez of Guatemala was convicted of molestation of a minor and aggravated felony sex assault, according to DHS.
Jose Israel Hernandez Rivas, a criminal illegal immigrant from El Salvador, was convicted of human slavery or trafficking and commercial sex. (DHS)
Jose Israel Hernandez Rivas
Jose Israel Hernandez Rivas of El Salvador was convicted of human slavery or trafficking and commercial sex, according to DHS.
Manuel Betancourt-Renteria, a criminal illegal immigrant from Mexico, has nearly a dozen convictions. (DHS)
Manuel Betancourt-Renteria
Manuel Betancourt-Renteria of Mexico has 10 convictions, including two counts of assault, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, larceny and five traffic offenses, according to DHS.
He was also charged with driving under the influence of drugs and possession of methamphetamine.
Nicolas Lopez Juarez, a criminal illegal immigrant from Guatemala, was convicted of aggravated assault with a weapon, three counts of driving under the influence and obstructing police. (DHS)
Nicolas Lopez Juarez
Nicolas Lopez Juarez of Guatemala was convicted of aggravated assault with a weapon, three counts of driving under the influence and obstructing police, according to DHS.
Juan Alejo-Alejo, a criminal illegal immigrant from Mexico, was convicted of homicide by reckless driving and driving under the influence. (DHS)
Juan Alejo-Alejo
Juan Alejo-Alejo of Mexico was convicted of homicide by reckless driving and driving under the influence, according to DHS.
He was also charged with driving under the influence in a separate incident.
Officials confirmed Alejo-Alejo was previously deported before reentering the U.S.
David Antonio Gonzalez Rivas, a criminal illegal immigrant from El Salvador, was convicted of drug possession and fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle to avoid prosecution on two separate occasions. (DHS)
David Antonio Gonzalez Rivas
David Antonio Gonzalez Rivas of El Salvador was convicted of drug possession and fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle to avoid prosecution on two separate occasions, according to DHS.
Rivas was arrested 14 additional times for crimes including felony assault, receiving stolen property and obstructing police, officials said.
Pedro Cortez Soriano, a criminal illegal immigrant from Mexico, was convicted of criminal vehicular homicide and driving under the influence. (DHS)
Pedro Cortez Soriano
Pedro Cortez Soriano of Mexico was convicted of criminal vehicular homicide, driving under the influence, probation violation, illegal reentry and arrested for driving under the influence, according to DHS.
He was previously deported twice with a final order of removal from 2004, officials said.
