ICE detains unlawful alien accused of kid intercourse crimes in South Carolina

Federal immigration officers issued a detainer for a Mexican nationwide accused of sexually assaulting a minor in South Carolina after the sufferer was discovered giving start in a hospital car parking zone.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged a detainer for Luis Armando Argueta Montejo, who’s accused of getting sexual activity with a feminine minor believed to be between the ages of 11 and 14.

The Division of Homeland Safety (DHS) mentioned Montejo was arrested days after the minor was discovered giving start within the car parking zone of Oconee Memorial Hospital in South Carolina.

Proof collected by the Oconee County Sheriff’s Workplace indicated that Montejo had sexual activity with the sufferer, in response to DHS.

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Federal immigration officers issued a detainer for a person accused of sexually assaulting a minor in South Carolina, authorities mentioned. (Division of Homeland Safety)

The 43-year-old was charged with incest and three counts of prison sexual conduct with a baby, DHS mentioned.

“This sicko ought to NEVER have been in our nation to prey on youngsters within the first place,” Appearing Homeland Safety Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis mentioned in an announcement. “He now faces costs for incest and a number of baby intercourse crimes.”

Montejo advised ICE he first entered the U.S. in 2006 and doesn’t have a previous prison document, in response to officers.

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Authorities mentioned a suspect in a South Carolina case involving a minor is going through federal immigration motion. (Oconee County Sheriff’s Workplace/Division of Homeland Safety)

ICE lodged a detainer on April 17 to make sure he’s transferred to federal custody after native proceedings conclude.

“Prior to those horrific crimes, this unlawful alien lacked a prison document within the U.S.,” Bis mentioned. “Below Secretary Mullin, ICE lodged an arrest detainer with South Carolina to make sure this monster is rarely free in our communities once more.”

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement lodged a detainer for a suspect accused in a South Carolina case involving a minor, officers mentioned. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Pictures)

Bis mentioned the case underscores the necessity for coordination between federal and native authorities.

“Fortunately, South Carolina cooperates with ICE regulation enforcement,” Bis added. “This is the reason we want cooperation from state and native companions, so collectively we will maintain criminals off our streets and make America secure once more.”