A Rio Rico man, Jesus Moises Ruiz Jr., was sentenced this month to 40 months in prison after pleading guilty to one count of Transportation of Illegal Aliens for Profit.
According to the Department of Justice, on February 20, 2023, United States Border Patrol agents pursued Ruiz while he was traveling on State Route 90, driving a grey Chevrolet pickup truck. Ruiz accelerated to a high rate of speed and eventually merged onto Interstate-10 (I-10). Ruiz exited I-10 and was located by agents with the assistance of air support. After a lengthy pursuit, agents were able to apprehend him.
Five illegal aliens exited Ruiz’s vehicle during the pursuit and were later found by agents.