CALERA, Ala. — Investigators from the Calera Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division, with assistance from the department’s Crisis Response Tactical Team, executed a search warrant at a residence on Village Lane Thursday night. The operation led to the arrest of Roger Delacruz Perez on a charge of first-degree rape.
During the search, Perez, who is in the country illegally, was found in possession of a handgun. Federal law prohibits illegal aliens from possessing firearms. Due to the nature of the offenses and Perez’s immigration status, the Calera Police Department plans to seek federal prosecution in addition to the state charge of first-degree rape.
“I want to thank our detectives and crime scene investigators who upon learning of this violent crime, worked tirelessly,” said 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.”…