Illegal immigrant facing charges

Monday, April 09, 2007
EASTON | An illegal immigrant was arrested Saturday after police said he assaulted a child in the 600 block of Northampton Street.

City police received a report about 4 p.m. that a man was soliciting sex in the area. An investigation led to the arrest of Federico Balbuena, no age or address given.

He was charged with indecent assault, prostitution and related offenses, luring a child into a vehicle or structure, unlawful restraint, false imprisonment, simple assault and interference with custody of children.

Police said Balbuena was also wanted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. He was committed to Northampton County Prison in lieu of $50,000 bail.

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