A 26-year-old illegal immigrant has been charged with sexually abusing a 16-year-old female relative at his Lowndes County residence.
Miguel Valencia Angel Contreras, of 1906 Ridge Road, Lot 1, had a warrant out for his arrest June 1 when he was arrested at a traffic stop near the intersection of Northridge and Cherokee roads.
The victim, who had filed her complaint earlier that day, told Lowndes County Sheriff”s investigators that she had been sexually assaulted by Contreras, who is also accused of illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, said Detective Tony Perkins.
Contreras, who is charged with sexual battery, remained in jail today on a $50,000 bond.
If convicted, he could face up to 30 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000, and deportation after that.
The Lowndes County Sheriff”s Office also reported that Anthony Gaige Handley, 18, of 901 Gatlin Road, was arrested at his residence Thursday. He was charged with felony taking of a motor vehicle.
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