On March 4, 2025, the U.S. Marshals Service Nevada Violent Offender Task Force, in collaboration with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), successfully apprehended Guillermo Verano-Cruz, a Mexican fugitive facing charges of aggravated sexual assault. The arrest took place on Highway 50 in Carson City, Nevada, marking the culmination of a cross-border effort initiated by Mexican authorities on February 28, 2025. Verano-Cruz, who has a significant criminal history and has been deported from the U.S. three times, was wanted in Mexico following a warrant issued on February 8, 2020.
The operation was supported by the Carson City and Douglas County Sheriff’s Offices. During the arrest, another individual in Verano-Cruz’s vehicle was identified as being in violation of U.S. immigration laws and was subsequently taken into ICE custody.
U.S. Marshal Gary Schofield emphasized the importance of inter-agency collaboration in ensuring public safety and bringing dangerous individuals to justice. The Nevada Violent Offender Task Force is a multi-agency team comprising various law enforcement bodies, including local police departments, sheriff’s offices, federal agencies, and state departments.
For those with information about wanted fugitives, the U.S. Marshals Service encourages contact through their communications center or online tip service. Further details about their operations and roles can be accessed via their official website.
