A previously deported migrant was arrested after being accused of stabbing a 14-year-old girl at a baseball park in unincorporated Lowell, Illinois. The incident happened, circulation the waters about thirty figures appeared in the Daily Mail, around 345 pm local time, while the mother and an Afghan girl were watching the girl’s brother play.
Details of Attack and Arrest
Yanez, 26, it was reported, went on a violent outburst when he stabbed a teenager with a “butcher-style knife” on the hand and even tried mauling the girl’s mother. After the attack, Yanez ran into the woods close by. Warren County sheriff’s deputies and members of other police departments began ‘exhaustive’ searches. Yanez, who had cut his hair in an attempt to change his appearance, was tracked down in a cornfield on a Sunday afternoon. After a short pursuit on foot, he was arrested.
Martinez Jr. Oscar, the sheriff, is accustomed to thanking law enforcement and persuading the population to cooperate in the case. Agencies from Lake County police and Lake County police officers are again the recipients of my most sincere thanks for the enormous amount of work done investigating the case and for those assisting with the hunt. The authorities have also advised the Department of Homeland Security about the arrest of Yanez.
Victim’s condition and ongoing investigation
The 14-year-old victim was treated at a hospital for her injuries before she was discharged. Investigating, or further investigating, the actions of Yanez is quite a way from being finished, with authorities probing the actions he might have taken after making an illegal return to the US.
Political and immigration controversies
The arrest has reignited arguments about policies on immigration and how to treat those who seek refuge. Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson, described recently by Immigration Reform Law Institute (IRLI) as probably the “worst sanctuary mayor” in America, has been under fire for how he has handled migrant issues. The IRLI says mandating advanced plans such as those backed by Johnson, Adams, and other mayors has led to higher crime and congestion rates on communities.
On the other hand, research shows that immigrants, even those who are undocumented, do not engage in any criminal activities more than those born in the US. Johnson, who campaigned for the change of the status quo in Chicago, has been unable to cope with a sudden influx of asylum seekers which has not only stretched the capacity of the city’s facilities and services but also embittered the people.
“With more difficulties, Johnson’s popularity started to decline. In a new survey, for instance, just 9% of the citizens rated him above average, which further indicates the inability of his administration to tackle the migrant crisis among other matters.”
