GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. (WWLP) - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston has arrested a 21-year-old Guatemalan national accused of multiple child sex crimes in Massachusetts. Mynor Stiven De Paz-Munoz, who was unlawfully present in the U.S., was taken into custody on November 12 in Great Barrington. De Paz-Munoz faces charges including rape of a child by force, rape of a child, and indecent assault and battery on a person 14 or older. Acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde of ERO Boston condemned the alleged crimes, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing public safety. “Mynor Stiven De Paz-Munoz stands accused of horrifically victimizing a Massachusetts child and represents a significant threat to our neighborhoods,” said Hyde. “ERO Boston remains committed to arresting and removing egregious noncitizen threats from the community.” Courtesy of U.S. Department of Homeland Security De Paz-Munoz entered the United States unlawfully on September 24, 2020, near Eagle Pass, Texas, without inspection or admission by an immigration official. He was released by U.S. Border Patrol with a notice to appear before an immigration judge. On February 29, 2024, the Great Barrington Police Department arrested De Paz-Munoz on the aforementioned charges. ICE lodged an immigration detainer following his arrest; however, the detainer was ignored, and De Paz-Munoz was released on bail before ERO officers could take him into custody. The Berkshire County Superior Court is pursuing charges against De Paz-Munoz, which remain pending. He is currently in ERO custody. Members of the public are encouraged to report crimes or suspicious activity to ICE by calling 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or submitting an online tip form. Local News Headlines Healey signs economic development, job-creating bill Eversource encouraging people to put native plants in gardens Springfield city officials address ways to make State Street safer for pedestrians Springfield Fire Department holds promotional pinning ceremony WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.