HSI New Orleans arrests criminal illegal alien from Honduras for child rape

NEW ORLEANS - Homeland Security Investigations New Orleans, in coordination with the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office, arrested Alexis Mejia-Colon, a 39-year-old criminal illegal alien from Honduras, on charges including first-degree rape, oral sexual battery, and aggravated crimes against nature involving a child victim. ICE filed an immigration detainer against Mejia-Colon May 28.

The joint investigation began after allegations that Mejia-Colon had sexually assaulted a child over a period of two years. Based on this information, detectives obtained an arrest warrant for him.

On May 28, HSI special agents and St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office detectives located Mejia-Colon in Luling and took him into custody for second-degree rape. He was subsequently booked on May 29 for first-degree rape, oral sexual battery and aggravated crimes against nature. Mejia-Colon is illegally present in the United States but has no prior immigration encounters.

"Protecting children from exploitation and bringing offenders to justice is one of HSI's highest priorities," said acting HSI New Orleans Special Agent in Charge Matt Wright. "This arrest demonstrates our unwavering commitment to working with our law enforcement partners to safeguard our communities and bring offenders to justice."

The St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office has arranged medical and other appropriate services for the child victim.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact HSI Houma or the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office.

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