Man faces attempted burglary and ICE charges in Lafayette Co.
LAFAYETTE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Lafayette County man is facing burglary charges, but may have to answer to the Feds first.
On August 16, the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to County Road 430 about a man attempting to enter a residence through a window.
Before deputies arrived on the scene, the homeowner confronted and caught the suspect.
Luis Ortiz-Mendez was arrested and charged with Attempted Burglary. His bond was set at $20,000.
However, the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement has placed a hold on him.
