09-05-2025
Alleged undocumented immigrant in Towanda detained by ICE after arrest in Bradford County
TOWANDA, Pa. (WETM) – A former Towanda woman has been placed in the custody of the Office of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after officials say she was arrested for driving under the influence in the borough.
Karla Munoz, 27, was taken into immediate custody by ICE following court proceedings for the crime of driving under the influence of alcohol, as stated in a release from the Bradford County District Attorney's Office.
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The DA states that Munoz was arrested for the crime by an officer of the Towanda Borough Police Department in December of 2024 after she was stopped for speeding. During the stop, the DA states that the officer smelled alcohol on her breath and that, following blood testing, she was found to have a blood alcohol content of 0.211%.
After her arrest, the DA states that Munoz was placed on the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition Program (ARD) for nine months with a 60-day driver's license suspension due to her lack of criminal history. However, as court proceedings continued, the DA alleges that Munoz was determined to be an undocumented immigrant and was then placed in custody by ICE.
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'Munoz had no prior criminal history, making the ARD Program appropriate,' noted DistrictAttorney Richard Wilson. 'However, Munoz did not have a driver's license and waslikely in this country illegally, making it very difficult for law enforcement to truly knowwhether she had a criminal history or not. This is one of the reasons why we haveimmigration laws like we do. Anyone living and working in this country should haverespect for the laws and be subject to those same laws.'
At this time, Munoz remains in custody by federal authorities for further deportation proceedings.
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