FORT PAYNE, Ala.- The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office assisted Homeland Security Investigations in the apprehension of a registered sex offender with a final order of deportation.

Nixon Rubilio-Mayen was taken into custody without incident. He was the subject of a final order of deportation and is now in the custody of Homeland Security Investigators.

The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office continues to work closely with state and federal partners to enhance public safety and remove dangerous individuals from our communities. This cooperative effort reflects our ongoing commitment to protecting the citizens of DeKalb County and enforcing the rule of law.

DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden said of the incident: “I am extremely thankful for the strong working relationship we have with our federal partners. Cooperation with agencies like Homeland Security Investigations allows us to better protect our community and ensure those who pose a threat to public safety are held.