An illegal immigrant from Peru has been charged with murder after being arrested by police in Texas, Fox News Digital has learned.
The Maverick County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Roberto Emilio Vasquez-Santamaria, 64, was arrested in connection with a homicide that occurred Monday in Eagle Pass.
Roberto Emilio Vasquez-Santamaria was arrested on Tuesday September 19 and charged with murder. He is an illegal migrant from Peru who entered the United States in May. (Maverick County Sheriff’s Office)
According to multiple U.S. Customs and Border Protection sources, Fox News Digital has learned that Vasquez-Santamaria entered Texas illegally in May and was released into the United States with a court date in 2025.
Sources said the migrant was picked up by Border Patrol after promising, in writing, to appear in court for upcoming proceedings. After signing the Notice to Appear on His Own Recognizance (NTA/OR), Vasquez-Santamaria was transferred to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
ICE reportedly handed him over to a non-governmental agency (NGO) in Eagle Pass.
The Maverick County Sheriff’s Office announces the arrest of Roberto Emilio Vasquez-Santamaria, an illegal migrant from Peru charged with murder. (Maverick County Sheriff’s Office)
Law enforcement has not released any information about the victim or whether he is a U.S. citizen.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
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