Thread: ICE uses 'Ride-Share Rapist' case to slam San Francisco over sanctuary policy: report

ICE uses 'Ride-Share Rapist' case to slam San Francisco over sanctuary policy: report

By Edmund DeMarche | Fox News
5 hours ago

Orlando Vilchez Lazo, 36, has been arrested after he allegedly preyed on women by posing as a ride-hailing driver.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Monday blasted San Francisco over its sanctuary policy that “shields criminal aliens who prey on the community” by pointing to an illegal immigrant charged in connection to the rapes of four women, The San Francisco Chronicle reported.

Orlando Vilchez Lazo, 36, is a citizen of Peru and “present in the U.S.,” the report said. He was arrested last week after police said they came across a man who fit the description of the assailant. Police said they took a DNA sample and found a link to four rapes.

Vilchez Lazo has been dubbed the “ride-share rapist,” because he would allegedly drive his car around clubs in the city and pose as a driver. The New York Times, citing authorities, reported that he even had a sticker on his car to indicate he was working for a company.

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Vilchez Lazo allegedly committed at least four rapes, one in 2013 and three this year, with the most recent attack in June. Commander Greg McEachren says he often waited outside bars late at night, then drove to other locations.

He reportedly worked for Lyft at the time, but the company told the paper that there is no indication that the alleged attacks occurred while he was working for them. A spokeswoman said he was “deactivated” after word of the allegations.

ICE officials reportedly “lodged a detainer” for Lazo but noted in a statement that the city’s jail “does not honor” these detainers or “notify ICE about the impending release of aliens in custody.”

The Trump administration says sanctuary jurisdictions allow dangerous criminals back on the street. San Francisco and other so-called sanctuary cities say turning local police into immigration officers erodes the trust needed to get people to report crime.

The San Francisco Chronicle reported that Vilchez Lazo was being held at the San Francisco Jail on $4.2 million bail. It could not immediately be determined if he has a lawyer.

Vilchez Lazo faces life in prison if convicted.

The Associated Press contributed to this report

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/07/17...cy-report.html

Is Vilchez Lazo a legal immigrant or an illegal alien???

Originally Posted by ALIPAC

Is Vilchez Lazo a legal immigrant or an illegal alien???

Sounds like he was an illegal immigrant.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Monday blasted San Francisco over its sanctuary policy that “shields criminal aliens who prey on the community” by pointing to an illegal immigrant charged in connection to the rapes of four women, The San Francisco Chronicle reported.

Originally Posted by ALIPAC

Is Vilchez Lazo a legal immigrant or an illegal alien???

Orlando Vilchez Lazo, 36, is a citizen of Peru and “present in the U.S.,” the report said.

FILE - This file booking photo released by the San Francisco Police Department shows Orlando Vilchez Lazo. Federal immigration authorities say Lazo, a suspected serial rapist charged with posing as a Northern California ride-hailing driver to prey on his victims ...

By - Associated Press - Tuesday, July 17, 2018
SAN FRANCISCO — Federal immigration authorities say a suspected serial rapist charged with posing as a Northern California ride-hailing driver to prey on his victims was living in the country illegally.

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency said Tuesday it plans to deport Orlando Vilchez Lazo to his native Peru if he’s released from custody.

The 36-year-old was arrested last week on multiple allegations, including four counts of felony rape. He is jailed in lieu of $4.2 million in bail and is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday.

ICE asked the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department to detain Lazo for federal immigration custody if he’s ordered released from jail.

But officials believe the request will be ignored because San Francisco’s so-called sanctuary city policy bars local authorities from cooperating with most deportation efforts.

https://www.washingtontimes.com/news...are-rapist-us/

So he's an illegal alien. Thank you Jean!

Happened to see the article on another site, searched for his name and found you had posted the beginning article, Judy, and you're most welcome.

Thanks so much!

Originally Posted by ALIPAC

Is Vilchez Lazo a legal immigrant or an illegal alien???

Yes.

ICE officials reportedly “lodged a detainer” for Lazo but noted in a statement that the city’s jail “does not honor” these detainers or “notify ICE about the impending release of aliens in custody.”

Originally Posted by Judy

So he's an illegal alien. Thank you Jean!

Your original article reported that he was an illegal alien.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Monday blasted San Francisco over its sanctuary policy that “shields criminal aliens who prey on the community” by pointing to an illegal immigrant charged in connection to the rapes of four women, The San Francisco Chronicle reported.

Unless I'm reading something wrong, that illegal they're talking about is Orlando Vilchez Lazo.