Honduran extradited from Texas to New York on rape, strangulation charges

(The Center Square) – From Honduras to Mexico across the U.S.-Mexico border to New York to Texas, border crimes continue to reverberate throughout the country.

In one case, a Honduran national illegally crossed the southwest border and made his way to New York where he stands accused of violently raping and attempting to strangle to death an intoxicated man outside of a restaurant in Long Island. He then traveled to Texas attempting to flee to Mexico. Instead, he was arrested in Texas and extradited to New York.

“This is one of the most egregious criminal offenses that I’ve come across in my entire career and another example of why it’s vital for law enforcement at all levels to work together in the interest of public safety,” U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement-Enforcement and Removal Operations Houston acting Field Office Director Gabriel Martinez Read Entire Article