Sex Charges Against Illegal Immigrant

Tuesday, March 20, 3:50 p.m.

A man identified by investigators as an illegal immigrant was arrested on sex charges in Wyoming County.

According to the Wyoming County district attorney, Edwardo Valenzuela, 26, was arrested Monday at his home in Meshoppen. Valenzuela is accused of having sex with a 13-year-old girl. Scranton police and the FBI were also involved in the case.

Officials in Wyoming County tell Newswatch 16 that further investigation revealed that Valenzuela is a citizen of Mexico and is in this country illegally. Authorities say the immigration status of other people found at the home in Meshoppen is now being investigated.







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