Sex offender arrested after second attempt to illegally enter the U.S.

A sex offender who attempted to enter the United States for the second time was apprehended by Border Patrol agents near Andrade, Calif. Wednesday night.

According to Customs and Border Protection, the incident happened at 9:45 p.m. Yuma station agents arrested 55-year-old Hector Guiterrez-Perez in the area of Andrade. Guiterrez, a Mexican national, had illegally entered with a 33-year-old man from Honduras who will be processed to be removed.

During processing, agents discovered Gutierrez had felony convictions out of Bakersfield and Santa Cruz, Calif. that include unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor under the age of 14, obstructing a public officer, and battery on a person.

An additional record check showed that Guiterrez was also previously convicted of possession of narcotics/controlled substance, transporting/selling of narcotics, hit and run, and driving while under the influence of alcohol/drugs.

Authorities said Guiterrez admitted that he was trying to travel to North Hollywood, Calif. to live and work. He will be prosecuted and will face removal based on a previous order.