Immigration authorities in Texas arrested a Mexican national previously convicted of invasive visual recording in a bathroom, placing him into removal proceedings.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), in coordination with Lavaca County law enforcement, apprehended 28-year-old Daniel Alejandro Tristan-Guerra on February 11 in Hallettsville, Texas. Following his arrest, officials transported him to the Victoria County jail for processing before transferring him to the Montgomery County Processing Center near Conroe, Texas.
ICE HSI Houston Special Agent in Charge Chad Plantz praised the operation, stating, “The residents in Southeast Texas can rest easier today knowing this predator has been removed from the community. Working alongside our partners in Lavaca County, ICE HSI special agents were able to safely apprehend him when his guard was down and minimize any threat to the public.”
Tristan-Guerra pleaded guilty on August 23, 2021, in the 377th District Court to two counts of invasive visual recording in a bathroom. The charges stemmed from an investigation conducted by ICE HSI special agents and the Victoria County Sheriff’s Office.
Court records indicate that Tristan-Guerra was sentenced to five years of deferred adjudication probation. Since no motion to adjudicate guilt had been filed, authorities suggested he was complying with the terms of his probation. However, his immigration status led to ICE officials initiating removal proceedings.
ICE officials confirmed that Tristan-Guerra had no prior immigration-related removals. His case highlights ongoing efforts by immigration authorities to detain and remove individuals convicted of crimes that pose a threat to public safety.
