U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) agents have been capturing a slew of dangerous illegal aliens in Washington state in recent days, including a suspected child rapist.
On Thursday, USBP agents in Blaine Sector assisted Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in apprehending Rubi Jeronimo-Cruz, a Guatemalan illegal who has been previously arrested for driving under the influence, reckless driving, and rape of a minor.
Jeronimo-Cruz was caught in Lynden, WA, and is currently being processed under deportation proceedings, according to Blaine Sector Chief Rosario Pete Vasquez.
đźš“Yesterday, Blaine Border Patrol Agents assisted ICE in arresting Rubi Jeronimo-Cruz in Lynden, WA. Jeronimo, an illegal alien from Guatemala has been previously arrested for child rape, DUI, and reckless driving. He is currently being processed for deportation proceedings. pic.twitter.com/CtQ9eZuxcM
— Rosario Pete Vasquez, Chief Patrol Agent (@USBPChiefBLW) January 31, 2025
On Wednesday, USBP Blaine Sector agents helped ICE take Abraham Avila-Roman into custody in Bellingham, WA.
Avila-Roman is a Mexican national who has been deported multiple times since 2016.
He has prior arrests for DUI, hit and run, drug possession, and eluding police.
Today, Blaine USBP and HSI assisted ICE ERO in arresting Abraham Avila-Roman in Bellingham, WA. Avila, Mexican citizen illegally in the US and has been deported multiple times since 2016. He has been previously arrested for DUI, hit and run, drug possession, and eluding police.đźš“ pic.twitter.com/R9TiL7EuZQ
— Rosario Pete Vasquez, Chief Patrol Agent (@USBPChiefBLW) January 29, 2025
Also on Wednesday, Mexican illegal Javier Morales-Zamora was apprehended in Mt. Vernon, WA.
Morales-Zamora has been arrested previously for DUI, resisting arrest, battery, and obstructing an officer.
Today, Blaine Border Patrol Agents and HSI assisted ICE ERO in arresting Javier Morales-Zamora in Mt. Vernon, WA. Morales is a Mexican citizen who illegally entered the US. He has been previously arrested for DUI, resisting arrest, battery, and obstructing an officer.đźš“ pic.twitter.com/Nm72pHfR5D
— Rosario Pete Vasquez, Chief Patrol Agent (@USBPChiefBLW) January 29, 2025
On Tuesday, Blaine Sector agents assisted ICE in tracking down Adan Tapia-Romero, a Mexican illegal who was arrested in 2006 for narcotics distribution and in 2021 for assault.
Today, Blaine USBP Agents and HSI assisted ICE ERO with arresting Adan Tapia-Romero in Mount Vernon, WA. Tapia is a Mexican citizen who was illegally in the U.S. He was arrested in 2006 for narcotics distribution and in 2021 for assault, both in Skagit County. đźš“ pic.twitter.com/BJb7igZKYE
— Rosario Pete Vasquez, Chief Patrol Agent (@USBPChiefBLW) January 28, 2025
The Trump administration continues to ramp up immigration enforcement in the U.S. interior.