A wicked unlawful immigrant from Guatemala who was “caught within the act” of abusing a toddler in Alabama over the weekend made a painful confession to cops, authorities stated.
“It’s what it’s,” Luis Lopez-Martinez, 38, allegedly instructed Limestone County deputies.
Lopez-Martinez was arrested Sunday and charged with sexually abusing a toddler below the age of 12 after the sufferer’s household caught him abusing the kid and took him into police custody. Fox News reported.
Shocked family members allegedly wrestled the migrant to the bottom once they caught him, the paper stated.
The kid was rushed to a neighborhood hospital for analysis. The kid’s situation was not instantly recognized.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have arrested him on youngster prostitution costs and are anticipated to start deportation proceedings after his felony case is accomplished, Fox Information reported.
Below federal immigration coverage, Lopez-Martinez will first serve a jail sentence if convicted earlier than being turned over to ICE for deportation.
Based on Sheriff’s Division on-line information, Lopez-Martinez is being held on $2 million bail.
The sheriff’s workplace stated it has not dominated out further costs within the case.
“I need to thank Deputy [Bradley] Fontenot and investigator [Kandace] Wilson for his or her dedication and tireless efforts in searching for justice for this harmless youngster,” Limestone County Sheriff Joshua McLaughlin stated.
“Their efforts reinforce our dedication to guard probably the most susceptible members of our neighborhood and make sure that justice is served.”
