ICE Apprehends Ecuadorian Pedophile in Connecticut: Criticizes Sanctuary Policies
An individual from Ecuador who entered the country illegally and was charged with sexual abuse of a child was apprehended by federal authorities in North Haven, Connecticut. Christian Espinosa-Sarango faced charges related to sexual assault, illegal sexual contact with a child, and enticing minors with a computer. The Department of Homeland Security criticized Connecticut's sanctuary policies for releasing dangerous criminals like Espinosa-Sarango back into the community.
Espinosa-Sarango was caught communicating with an undercover officer posing as the aunt of a 13-year-old girl on an online platform. He requested photos of the girl and engaged in explicit conversations, planning to meet her at a hotel where he was arrested. Despite attempting to flee, he was apprehended by ICE officers after they broke his car window.
Following his arrest, Espinosa-Sarango claimed he intended to "save" the girl and did not contact the police because he wanted to meet her first. Despite ICE's detainer request, local law enforcement ignored it, allowing Espinosa-Sarango to be released back into the community. The Connecticut Trust Act, which limits cooperation between local police and federal immigration agents, was specifically criticized by DHS.
The Trump administration previously identified Connecticut as a state with laws hindering the enforcement of federal immigration laws. DHS emphasized the importance of local law enforcement cooperation in removing dangerous criminals from neighborhoods. ICE's actions prevented Espinosa-Sarango, a pedophile, from posing a threat to American communities. The DHS urged an end to sanctuary policies that release criminals like pedophiles, murderers, rapists, and kidnappers into neighborhoods.