A law enforcement official in Palm Beach County is sounding the alarm on the issue of illegal immigration in the area, which is well-known for being home to Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence.
County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw expressed his remarks following the arrest of three undocumented migrants from Guatemala. The individuals, identified as Marcos Felipe Ramirez, Darniel Ordónez Jimenez, and Andres Felipe Morales, were apprehended for various charges, including sexual battery, false imprisonment, conspiracy to commit sexual battery, and conspiracy to commit false imprisonment. The arrest was made in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a local woman on Monday.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office reported that the kidnapping and assault took place in the vicinity of Lake Worth Beach, located just west of Interstate 95. According to their statement, the victim, a courageous individual, managed to escape and seek assistance, which ultimately led to the capture of the perpetrators. It is worth noting that the assault occurred at two different locations.
I emailed the sheriff’s office at Newsweek’s request for further comment.
Florida officials and politicians, including Governor Ron DeSantis and Representative Matt Gaetz, have expressed concerns about the possibility of mass migration to the state as a result of the escalating gang violence in Haiti.
On Wednesday, Governor DeSantis took action by instructing emergency personnel, the Florida State Guard, and state law enforcement agencies to deploy an additional 250 officers and soldiers. In addition to this, he also authorized the deployment of over a dozen air and sea crafts to Florida’s southern coast in order to enhance protective measures.
On Tuesday, a U.S. military official verbally confirmed to Gaetz the need for preparations to be made by the U.S. Navy and other agencies. The purpose of these preparations is to be ready for any potential mass migration event involving Haitians seeking refuge in Florida.
Bradshaw stated today that the three individuals believed to be involved in the sexual assault case most likely entered the United States through Mexico. He emphasized that illegal immigration has been the most severe issue he has encountered during his 52-year career in law enforcement.
The FBI has informed his office that Miami is harboring some of the world’s most dangerous gangs, including those from Guatemala, Haiti, and even Venezuela, according to his statement.
FBI Director Christopher Wray expressed his concerns to members of Congress on Tuesday regarding the significant issue of migrants entering the U.S. illegally with counterfeit identification. This poses a challenge for the various domestic intelligence agencies responsible for border security and immigration matters, as they are unable to accurately assess these individuals.
Sheriff Bradshaw expressed his deep concern over the presence of individuals who are capable of committing such heinous crimes within the country. He strongly believes that it is absolutely unacceptable for them to be present here. According to him, these individuals will not confine themselves to Miami alone; they will go wherever necessary to carry out their nefarious activities.
According to reports, the suspects made their appearance in front of a judge on Tuesday, where each of them was assigned a bond of $200,000. Their next court date is set for April 10th.
