Suspect in kidnapping, sex assault of child is in country illegally, DHS says | Regional

We’re learning more about the man arrested in the kidnapping and sexual assault of a child in New Jersey.

Lester Noe Perez-Amador is an undocumented immigrant from Guatemala, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

He’s accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 6-year-old from Washington Township, Warren County.

DHS says he illegally entered the country. They’re now urging Washington Township to transfer Perez-Amador to ICE custody to be deported.

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