Jesus Moises Ruiz, Jr., Human Trafficking, Arizona 2023

A Rio Rico man has been sentenced to 40 months in prison for his role in transporting undocumented noncitizens for profit.

Jesus Moises Ruiz, Jr., 34, was sentenced on November 9, 2023, by United States District Judge Scott H. Rash. Ruiz pleaded guilty on August 31, 2023, to one count of Transportation of Illegal Aliens for Profit.

The charges stem from an incident on February 20, 2023, in which Ruiz was driving a grey Chevrolet pickup truck on State Route 90. Border Patrol agents pursued Ruiz, who accelerated to a high rate of speed and eventually merged onto Interstate-10 (I-10). After a lengthy pursuit, agents were able to apprehend him.

During the pursuit, five undocumented noncitizens exited Ruiz’s vehicle and were later found by agents.

Customs and Border Protection’s United States Border Patrol Agents-Sonoita Station and Homeland Security Investigations-Nogales conducted the investigation in this case. The prosecution was handled by Assistant United States Attorney Michelle Chamblee, United States Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, Tucson.

Ruiz’s sentence of 40 months in prison serves as a reminder of the severity of human trafficking charges in Arizona. The case highlights the importance of vigilance and cooperation between law enforcement agencies in preventing these crimes.

For more information on the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/az/.

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