Yellowhammer Times

The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of Mario Rosas-Jeranimo, a 45-year-old Mexican national residing in Summerdale, on charges of child sex abuse and sodomy. Rosas-Jeranimo, who has been deported twice previously, is being held on an $804,000 bond with an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer.

According to deputies, the case involves allegations spanning more than a decade and at least two victims known to the suspect. Investigators said that the first victim reported the abuse to Summerdale Police, which led to the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office's Child Sex Crimes Unit taking charge of the investigation. During questioning, authorities say Rosas-Jeranimo admitted to the offenses. The report highlights cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities in Baldwin County.

Deputies provided specific details: Rosas-Jeranimo is 45 years old; alleged contact with the first victim occurred over ten years ago; offenses against a second victim allegedly took place last month; at least two victims are involved; bond was set at $804,000; and an ICE detainer is in place. These figures underscore both the longevity and seriousness of the allegations while highlighting judicial constraints applied.

At a national level, ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations reported 113,431 administrative arrests in Fiscal Year 2024, with 81,312 involving noncitizens who had criminal convictions or pending charges at arrest. USAFacts notes that 57,690 arrestees with prior convictions averaged 3.4 convictions each in FY 2024. While these national statistics do not determine individual guilt, they illustrate why jurisdictions emphasize cooperation with ICE detainers in cases alleging violent or sexual offenses.

The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office serves as the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated Baldwin County, Alabama. Headquartered in Bay Minette, it traces its history back to 1809. The office operates patrols, investigations, corrections, and court services while partnering with municipal departments and federal agencies on major cases. Its public materials emphasize professional service and community safety across a rapidly growing county on Alabama’s Gulf Coast.