ICE Denver officers arrest illegal Mexican national charged with assault and kidnapping
DENVER — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Juan Benitez-Ortega, 48, an illegally present Mexican national in Adams County, Colorado, Jan. 30.
“The arrest and eventual removal of this individual reaffirms our commitment to enforcing the laws of our nation and protecting our communities.” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Denver Field Office Director Robert Guadian. “This subject will no longer be allowed to continue to terrorize the citizens of Colorado.”
Ramirez unlawfully entered the United States in Nov. 1998, at an unknown location.
Officials in Adams County, charged Benitez with felony assault, kidnapping or false imprisonment on Dec. 28. Benitez also has a prior conviction for driving while ability impaired.
ICE officers issued Ramirez an intent to reinstate a prior order of removal, and he will remain in ICE custody until his removal from the U.S.
Members of the public with information regarding child sex offenders can report crimes or suspicious activity by dialing the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.
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Source: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE.gov)
