A Venezuelan migrant is accused of sexually assaulting the 14-year-old daughter of his employer in Colorado whereas residing within the basement of his dwelling, police and experiences say.
Jesus Alberto Pereira Castillo had crossed into the U.S. illegally in El Paso, Texas in September 2023 earlier than being launched by the Border Patrol, Homeland Safety sources advised the New York Publish. He was taken into custody in Denver on Tuesday.
“On August 29, 2024, at about 11:00 p.m., deputies responded to a south Jefferson County residence on a sexual assault investigation. Castillo’s employer owns the residence, and Castillo was briefly staying within the basement of the house,” the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Workplace mentioned.
“At round 10:30 that night, Castillo compelled himself on the 14-year-old daughter of the house owner, sexually assaulting her. He left the residence earlier than deputies arrived,” it added.
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Jesus Alberto Pereira Castillo, 20, was arrested in Denver this week, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Workplace says. (Jefferson County Sheriff’s Workplace)
The Sheriff’s Workplace says Castillo was arrested “with out incident” following “many weeks of relentless investigative work.”
He was anticipated to make his first courtroom look Wednesday.
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U.S. Border Patrol autos take away teams of weak immigrants, together with unaccompanied minors who had crossed over from Mexico, in Might 2023 in El Paso, Texas. Castillo reportedly crossed into the U.S. on this space in September 2023. (John Moore/Getty Photos)
Sources additionally advised the New York Publish that Castillo beforehand was arrested in Might this yr for allegedly possessing instruments for forgery/counterfeiting and larceny.
They added that following the alleged sexual assault, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) had positioned a detainer on Castillo.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Workplace says Castillo was taken into custody “with out incident.” (Jefferson County Sheriff’s Workplace )
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Homeland Safety and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Workplace didn’t instantly reply Friday to requests for remark from Fox Information Digital.
