A small town in Wisconsin, Prairie du Chien, is reeling after the arrest of a man with ties to a Venezuelan street gang accused of sexually and physically assaulting a woman and her daughter. The suspect, a known gang member with visible tattoos, was apprehended in Prairie du Chien, a community of about 5,000 people, raising concerns about how such a criminal element ended up in a rural area.
Wisconsin Congressman Derrick Van Orden highlighted the failures in the immigration system that allowed the suspect to enter the country despite having known gang affiliations. The suspect had been arrested previously in Minneapolis and Madison for similar crimes but was not deported due to sanctuary city policies.
Congressman Van Orden emphasized the importance of border security and proper screening procedures to identify individuals with criminal gang tattoos. He stressed that these tattoos are not mere decorations but serve as branding for violent gangs, posing a significant threat to communities.
The congressman clarified that the issue is not about legal immigration but about preventing known criminal elements from entering the country and endangering innocent residents. He urged for stricter measures to address the influx of gang-affiliated individuals and protect communities from such violent crimes.
The incident in Prairie du Chien serves as a stark reminder that gang members can infiltrate even small, rural towns across the country, necessitating heightened vigilance and security measures. The case underscores the need for comprehensive immigration reform and stronger enforcement to prevent dangerous individuals from causing harm in local communities.
