A Guatemalan man was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 12-year-old victim in Indiana this week, authorities say.
Just after midnight on Tuesday, the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) was called to a residence in Johnson Township.
“A third party reported her friend had been sexually assaulted by a family member,” LCSO explained in a press release.
Deputies interviewed the victim and others present and learned the accused was hiding in a bedroom inside the home.
Juan Francisco, 40, was taken into custody and transported to the La Porte County Jail.
Guatemalan Suspect Arrested for Sexual Assault of 12-Year-Old Victim in Indiana
Juan Francisco, 40, is facing child molestation charges in Laporte County
ICE has issued a detainer for Francisco, indicating he may be in the US illegally
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He has since been charged with two counts of child molestation, level 1 and 4 felonies, and is being held without bond.
Additionally, Immigration and Customs Enforcement has issued a detainer against Francisco, indicating he may be in the country illegally.
Authorities continue to catch dangerous foreign criminals in the U.S.
This article was originally published at InfoWars.com
