Guatemalan man in U.S. illegally charged with sexually abusing Alabama child
A Guatemalan man in the United States illegally has been arrested on charges of child sex abuse, police in north Alabama said Sunday.
Luis Lopez-Martinez, 38, was arrested by the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office following a 911 call reporting he was being “caught with abuse of a child under the age of 12,” the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday.
The victim’s family allegedly witnessed the act and detained Lopez-Martinez until law enforcement arrived, according to LCSO. He was later arrested by Limestone County Deputy Bradley Fontenot.
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Luis Lopez-Martinez, 38, was arrested Sunday after he was found sexually abusing a child under the age of 12 in Limestone County, Alabama, according to local authorities. detention. (Limestone County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook)
Lopez-Martinez was initially identified by another name, but authorities later confirmed his true identity.
The victim, identified as being less than 12 years old, was immediately transported to an area hospital for medical evaluation and care.
Lopez-Martinez was arrested after she allegedly admitted to sexually abusing the child during an interview with investigators, saying “that’s what happened,” according to the Sheriff’s Office.
He remains in jail on $250,000 bail.
The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office took Luis Lopez-Martinez into custody on Jan. 19 after the victim’s family allegedly discovered he was sexually abusing a child and detained him. (Limestone County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook)
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has placed him in immigration custody, which should prevent him from returning to the community even if he posts bail.
“When law enforcement agencies commend a detainer, they notify ICE before releasing the potentially dangerous noncitizen,” ICE says on its website explaining the detainer. ICE’s federal law enforcement officers then detain the noncitizen in the secure confines of the facility. environment.
Luis Lopez-Martinez, 38, is in ICE custody on suspicion of sexually assaulting a child under 12 years old. (Brian Cox/U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Getty Images)
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The Sheriff’s Office said the investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be filed.
“I want to thank Deputy Fontenot and the investigators [Kandace] “Thank you to Wilson for his dedication and tireless efforts to seek justice for this innocent child,” said LCSO Sergeant Joshua McLaughlin. “Their efforts strengthen our efforts to protect the most vulnerable members of our community and ensure justice is served.” Stretched commitments.
