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Agents Arrest Previously Deported Rapist

Release Date
Wed, 03/13/2019

TUCSON, Ariz. – Ajo Station Border Patrol agents arrested a previously deported Mexican national convicted of aggravated rape, after he entered the U.S. illegally Monday evening near Lukeville.

During post arrest processing, agents conducting a biometric records check discovered, 31-year-old, Juan Aranda-Ramirez was convicted of aggravated rape in Tennessee in 2009. Aranda was sentenced to two years in prison for his crime before being removed from the country.

Aranda will remain in federal custody to face felony immigration prosecution. 

All persons apprehended by the Border Patrol undergo criminal history checks using biometrics to ensure illegal aliens with criminal histories are positively identified.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between official ports of entry. CBP is charged with securing the borders of the United States while enforcing hundreds of laws and facilitating lawful trade and travel.

Last Modified: Feb 03, 2021