On May 25, authorities in Texas arrested an international fugitive wanted on murder charges.
Splendora police worked with federal authorities to arrest 21-year-old Leo Acosta Sanchez, who was in the state and country illegally, the Splendora Police Department announced in a press release.
Sanchez “was known to commute between Splendora and his home in Terrenos, a Houston suburb that offers cheap land for sale.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) told Fox News Digital that Sanchez is originally from Mexico.
“Mr. Acosta entered the United States as a nonimmigrant on Aug. 20, 2023, and violated the conditions of his admission,” ICE said in a statement.
“She remains in ICE custody pending disposition of her immigration proceedings.”
“Alert” officers caught up with Sanchez during a “routine patrol” and “identified a wanted individual behind the wheel of a vehicle and immediately called for backup,” the report said.
“Upon arrival of additional units, a traffic stop was conducted and the driver, identified as Leo Acosta-Sanchez, was immediately arrested.” Splendora PD He said in a press release.
Local police worked with the Department of Homeland Security to detain Sanchez, who is accused of crimes allegedly committed outside the United States.
