St. George Police crack down on ID thefts

By Brian Ahern
Published: May 23. 2011 1:19PM

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ST. GEORGE – Two El Salvadorian alien fugitives were arrested over the weekend as part of the St. George Police Department’s continuing identify fraud initiative.

Luis Antonio Cano, 39, and Juan Carlos Candray, 22, were apprehended and charged with multiple counts identify fraud and forgery Sunday after officers responded to a report of disorderly incidents at soccer field in the Little Valley area. Special agents with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security also assisted with the case.

Police Spokesman officer Johnny Heppler said the men were detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs and Enforcement for possible deportation. He added it was not the first time the men faced deportation.

“Both men have previously been deported, and Cano has been convicted of numerous violent crimes, including assault on a police officer and assault by a prisoner,â€