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CBS News
2 days ago
- CBS News
Immigration agents detain father after chase through Burbank parking lot
The family of Carlos Chavez is trying to determine their next steps after immigration agents detained the father of five following a chase through a Home Depot parking lot in Burbank. Chavez's family and friends said he immigrated to the United States 20 years ago to provide for his relatives and had no criminal record. They described him as a person who would always be there to help others. Federal agents detained him more than a week ago while he was buying supplies for a home project with his son, Jonathan. "Is there pleasure in doing that stuff?" Jonathan said. "Honestly, what's the problem with that?" Jonathan said his father was taken to the Metropolitan Detention Center in downtown Los Angeles. Jonathan added that his father did not have his medication while he was being held at the facility. "They're just targeting people that are trying to work hard for their families," Jonathan said. "They're not providing for us. They take them and they don't provide us anything." Since his father's arrest, Jonathan has taken over the family business to help support his mom and siblings. During their last talk on Thursday, Carlos told his family that he might be transferred to a detention center in Houston. "He might get his phone back and stuff on the way over there, but he doesn't know," Jonathan said. "He told me he doesn't know if he's going to be able to talk to us again." As of Friday, family and friends don't know Carlos' exact location. His loved ones said they have tried several times to get more information from Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Department of Homeland Security and other federal officials, but have not received a response. "He's a loving father," neighbor Mia Hopkey said. "He's a caring husband, and he's a good person that doesn't deserve this." While the family waits for answers, close friends like Hopkey and Alex Meiners are doing what they can to help Carlos' relatives. They organized a fundraiser to help with legal expenses and keep the family afloat. They said Carlos has always helped them when they needed it. "We'll be there to help support his family, because like we said, every time you see him, he gets out of the car, I give him a big hug," Meiners said. "He's my buddy. He's my friend." Jonathan said he can find a way to bring his dad home. "The only thing I want to see is him come back, to be able to see his daughters and make my mom happy again," Jonathan said. "She hasn't been happy this whole time.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Yahoo
Man living in Racine arrested, charged with child porn possession
The Brief A man living in Racine was arrested for possession of child porn following an investigation that started in 2024. Carlos Chavez faces two counts of possession of child porn. The Racine County Sheriff's Office is working with the Wisconsin DOJ to analyze his phone for more potential evidence. RACINE, Wis. - A man living in Racine was arrested and charged with possession of child pornography. 37-year-old Carlos Chavez was charged with two counts of child porn possession, stemming from an investigation that started in 2024. What we know According to the Racine County Sheriff's Office, in November 2024, the Sheriff's Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) unit got a tip from the Center for Missing and Exploited Children and began an investigation into the possession of child pornography in the City of Racine. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News Investigators determined that Carlos Chavez, who was living in Racine, uploaded three pictures/videos of child porn to his Google Drive. At the time, investigators had limited information as to where Chavez was. Investigators, working alongside prosecutors with the Racine County District Attorney's Office, got an arrest warrant for Chavez. After the investigation and working with the Racine Police Department, on April 1, 2025, deputies found Chavez staying in the area of Memorial and Maple in Racine. Deputies arrested Chavez on the warrant – the original offenses were committed in the area of Carlisle and Hamilton in Racine. During the arrest, deputies seized Chavez's cell phone as evidence. Chavez refused to answer any questions. Deputies took Chavez to the Racine County Jail. A $25,000 cash bond was ordered at Chavez' initial appearance on April 1, 2025. He has a preliminary hearing scheduled for April 9, 2025. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android What we know The Racine County Sheriff's Office goes on to say that because Chavez is not legally in the United States, investigators notified U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and ICE placed a detainer on Chavez which states, in part, "subject to removal from the United States under federal immigration law" in accordance with the Immigration and Nationality Act. The Sheriff's computer analyst is working with the Wisconsin Department of Justice to gain access to Chavez' cell phone to perform a forensic analysis of any additional child porn. What they're saying "This case is a powerful example of what law enforcement can accomplish when agencies across all levels – city, county, state, and federal – work collaboratively in pursuit of a common goal: making our communities safer by locking up pedophiles," said Sheriff Christopher Schmaling. "I urge the rest of the criminal justice system to hold this pervert fully accountable, ensure he serves his sentence, and remove him from this country!" The Source The Racine County Sheriff's Office sent FOX6 the press release. Court information is publicly available on the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access website.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Yahoo
Racine man arrested on child porn charges; ICE detainer placed
RACINE, Wis. (WFRV) – A 36-year-old man from Racine was arrested and is facing two felony charges for allegedly possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM), according to the Racine County Sheriff's Office. The department says its Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) unit began investigating in November 2024 after receiving a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Investigators determined that Carlos Chavez had uploaded three images and videos containing CSAM to his Google Drive. Wisconsin man charged with 20 counts of child porn possession with $50,000 cash bond, shared 60+ images online After initially having limited information on Chavez's whereabouts, deputies obtained an arrest warrant. He was taken into custody on April 1, 2025, while staying in the 1600 block of Maple Street. Authorities also seized his phone as evidence. During the arrest, a bilingual deputy attempted to question Chavez, but he refused to answer. A $25,000 cash bond was set at his initial court appearance. Investigators say Chavez is not legally in the United States, and a detainer has been placed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), citing he is 'subject to removal' under federal immigration law. The sheriff's office is working with the Wisconsin Department of Justice to perform a forensic analysis of the seized cell phone to determine if there are any additional images or videos of CSAM. Bird flu case confirmed in Sheboygan County poultry flock 'This case is a powerful example of what law enforcement can accomplish when agencies across all levels – city, county, state, and federal – work collaboratively in pursuit of a common goal: making our communities safer by locking up pedophiles,' said Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling. 'I urge the rest of the criminal justice system to hold this pervert fully accountable, ensure he serves his sentence, and remove him from this country.' No further information has been released. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
