This incident occurred a mere four days after Romero was released from jail, where he had been serving a sentence for indecent exposure.
According to Hot Air, the Honduran national was charged with the sexual assault of a woman on a well-traveled hiking trail just outside of Washington, D.C. This incident has been identified as the first of its kind in over a decade in the area, as confirmed by local authorities.
Herndon Police Chief Maggie DeBoard expressed her shock at the incident during a press conference, stating, "This is the only stranger rape that we have had in the town in my more than 12 years as chief of police." The evidence against Romero appears to be substantial, leaving little room for doubt about his culpability.
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Romero was apprehended in a parking lot on Station Street, where he was found in possession of the victim's cellphone. The woman, who had been walking along the trail after leaving a local bar, reported that Romero had assaulted her after forcing her to the ground.
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Romero's history with law enforcement extends back to 2018 when he was accused of a sex crime involving a minor. A report was filed alleging that he had fondled a 14-year-old, and further investigation revealed that he had exposed himself to a 13-year-old and a 10-year-old a year prior. However, due to resistance from those involved and a family's reluctance to "cause problems," the investigation was closed, and Romero faced no charges.
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In the years following, Romero, who was homeless, was arrested multiple times, including an incident where he attempted to choke a police officer. His criminal record also includes accusations of lewd acts and an ongoing case of attempted murder in Washington, D.C.
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The question that arises is why Romero was still in the country despite his criminal history. Fairfax County implemented a "Trust Policy" in 2021, essentially making it a sanctuary county. While this policy was not in place during Romero's 2018 incident, it was by the time of his subsequent crimes.
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Fairfax County maintains that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is notified whenever an illegal immigrant is incarcerated in the city jail. Despite Romero having been in jail four times, the county claims they never received a detainer request for him. The reasons for this are unclear, and even if such a request had been filed, there is no guarantee it would have been honored, given the county's track record of disregarding similar requests in other cases.
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In a related incident, three suspects were arrested and charged in connection to a homicide in Oakton. ICE issued multiple "immigration detainers" against one of the suspects, but the Fairfax County Sheriff's Office failed to notify ICE about the suspect.
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The victim of the murder, Nicacio Hernandez Gonzalez, was found dead with body trauma. Maldin Anibal Guzman, who had 23 charges, including eight felonies, was arrested in connection with Gonzalez's death. Despite ICE issuing several detainers against him, 15 of the charges against Guzman were not prosecuted, and four were dismissed.
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The county's failure to notify ICE about these suspects, including Romero, raises questions about the influence of the "Trust Policy."
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin expressed his outrage at the situation, stating, "I am heartsick for this victim and outraged that local Fairfax County officials recklessly release violent illegal immigrants who should have been prosecuted and deported." The Republican Governor criticized the local officials for prioritizing illegal immigrants over the safety of Fairfax residents, emphasizing that Virginia is not a sanctuary state.
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Despite the shocking nature of these crimes, Fairfax County remains one of the most reliably Democratic counties in the state. The question remains whether incidents like these will be enough to prompt a reconsideration of the county's approach towards illegal immigrants and their crimes.
