Illegal Immigrant Arrested in Vernon County Sexual Assault Case

Posted: July 13, 2009 11:12 AM CDT

Updated: July 13, 2009 05:49 PM CDT







An illegal immigrant living in La Farge faces sexual assault charges.

18-year-old Carlos Fernando Tierrafria-Martinez faces second-degree sexual assault charges stemming from an incident with a 13-year-old girl at his home sometime in late May, or early June.

After his arrest, Tierrafria-Martinez told Vernon County Sheriff's Department investigators he is an illegal immigrant.

Tierrafria-Martinez is being held on a $10,000 bond, and is being referred to the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service for further investigation into his status.


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