A Guatemalan man illegally in the US was taken into custody on Sunday after police in north Alabama mentioned he was caught sexually abusing a toddler.
Luis Lopez-Martinez, 38, was arrested by Limestone County sheriff’s deputies after a 911 caller reported that he was “caught in the act of abusing a child less than 12 years old,” the sheriff’s workplace mentioned on Tuesday.
The sufferer’s household allegedly witnessed the act and detained Lopez-Martinez till regulation enforcement arrived, in line with LCSO. He was then arrested by Limestone County Deputy Bradley Fontenot.
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Luis Lopez-Martinez, 38, was taken into custody after he was allegedly caught sexually abusing a toddler youthful than 12 on Sunday in Limestone County, Alabama, in line with native authorities. (Limestone County Sheriff’s Workplace/Fb)
Lopez-Martinez was initially recognized by one other title, however authorities later confirmed his actual identification.
The sufferer, who was solely recognized as youthful than 12, was instantly taken to an space hospital for medical analysis and care.
Lopez-Martinez was arrested after he allegedly confessed to sexually abusing the kid throughout an interview with an investigator and mentioned “it is what it is,” in line with the sheriff’s workplace.
He stays in jail with bond set at $250,000.
The Limestone County Sheriff’s Workplace took Luis Lopez-Martinez into custody on Jan. 19 after the sufferer’s household allegedly caught him sexually abusing a toddler and detained him. (Limestone County Sheriff’s Workplace / Fb)
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has positioned an immigration detainer on him, which ought to maintain him from returning to the group even when he posts bail.
“When a law enforcement agency honors a detainer, they notify ICE before releasing a potentially dangerous noncitizen. ICE’s federal law enforcement officers then take the noncitizen into custody in the facility’s safe setting,” ICE mentioned on its web site when explaining detainers.
Luis Lopez-Martinez, 38, has been positioned on an immigration detainer by ICE after he allegedly confessed to sexually abusing a toddler youthful than 12 years previous. (Bryan Cox/U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement through Getty Photographs)
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The sheriff’s workplace mentioned the investigation stays lively and further prices are attainable.
“I would like to thank Deputy Fontenot and Investigator [Kandace] Wilson for their dedication and tireless efforts in seeking justice for this innocent child,” LCSO Sheriff Joshua McLaughlin mentioned. “Their efforts reinforce our commitment to protecting the most vulnerable members of our community and ensuring that justice is served.”
