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a Guatemalan man illegally in the United States He was arrested Sunday after police in north Alabama said he was caught sexually abusing a child.
Luis Lopez Martinez, 38, was arrested by Limestone County sheriff’s deputies after a 911 caller reported he was “caught in the act of abusing a child under the age of 12,” the sheriff’s office said. sheriff on Tuesday.
The victim’s family allegedly witnessed the act and detained López Martínez until authorities arrived, according to 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 child under the age of 12 on Sunday in Limestone County, Alabama, according to local authorities. (Limestone County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook)
López Martínez was initially identified by another name, but authorities later confirmed his true identity.
The victim, who was only identified as a minor under 12 years old, was immediately taken to an area hospital for evaluation and medical care.
López Martínez was arrested after allegedly confessed to having sexually abused the child during an interview with an investigator and said “it is what it is,” according to the sheriff’s office.
He remains in jail with bail set at $250,000.
The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office arrested Luis López Martínez on January 19 after the victim’s family allegedly caught him sexually abusing a child and detained him. (Limestone County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook)
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has placed a immigration detention on him, which should prevent him from returning to the community even if he posts bail.
“When a law enforcement agency honors a detainer, it notifies ICE before releasing a potentially dangerous noncitizen. ICE federal law enforcement agents then detain the noncitizen in the secure environment of the facility “ICE said on its website in explaining the arrests.
Luis López Martínez, 38, was served with an immigration detainer by ICE after he allegedly confessed to sexually abusing a child under 12 years old. (Bryan Cox/US Immigration and Customs Enforcement via Getty Images)
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The sheriff’s office said the investigation remains active and Additional charges may be made.
“I would like to thank Deputy Fontenot and Investigator (Kandace) Wilson for their dedication and tireless efforts in seeking justice for this innocent child,” said LCSO Sheriff Joshua McLaughlin. “Their efforts reinforce our commitment to protecting the most vulnerable members of our community and ensuring justice is served.”
