Illegal Immigrant Wanted For Rape-Gun Charges Arrested
By Rick McCann
Blue RAM Media/Gulf Coast News
August 3, 2025
CALERA, AL. The police chief in Calera, a town located in Shelby County, just south of Birmingham, is speaking out after a woman was raped by an illegal immigrant who should not have been in this country.
The police chief said that this case is a prime example of the need for law enforcement action.
Police investigating the incident executed a search warrant at a home on Village Lane.
Roger Delacruz Perez was taken into custody and charged with first-degree rape.
The police department’s Criminal Investigations Division (CID) and the Crisis Response Tactical Team executed the search warrant.
Chief David Hyche stated that during their investigation that his officers determined that Perez was in the United States illegally and had a firearm.
“Illegal aliens are prohibited from possessing firearms under federal law,” police said in a statement.
Now that Perez is in custody, federal law enforcement has also been contacted regarding federal charges and violations of immigration laws.
“I want to thank our detectives and crime scene investigators who upon learning of this violent crime, worked tirelessly,” said police chief Hyche. “They identified, located, and had this suspect in custody less than 48 hours after the crime was reported. Our tactical team executed the entry and arrest quickly and with great regard for the safety of the neighbors nearby. I know that many of you have varying opinions on law enforcement, immigration, and politics, but this case is a prime example that demonstrates the need for well-trained, adequately staffed, and equipped, proactive law enforcement. This victim and all victims deserve our best.”
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