Fayette County, WV (WOAY) – A welfare check led to the arrest of an undocumented immigrant.
On Thursday, October 30, Mount Hope Police Officers were making a routine patrol. They saw a pedestrian walking along U.S. 19 in an unsafe manner, prompting police to check on them. During the check, police learned the pedestrian is an undocumented immigrant. Once that information was confirmed, police arrested them without incident.
The immigrant has been transported to Southern Regional Jail and is waiting on I.C.E. Deportation.
Mayor of Mount Hope, Michael Kessinger, praised the officer’s work, saying, “Our officers acted professionally and within the law to ensure the safety of both the individual and the traveling public. We will continue to work closely with federal and state partners to ensure proper procedures are followed.”
He continued stating that the police have been more alert and on the lookout for undocumented immigrants.
In the YouTube video below, you will hear what he said during a phone call with Newswatch.
