A Guatemalan illegal immigrant accused of raping a young jogger in New Haven has been deported twice before.
Police say 34-year-old Ludvi Carias-Interiano attacked the victim while she was marathon training.
The Assault
The crime occurred on August 9 as the woman ran through New Haven.
Carias-Interiano allegedly tackled her to the ground mid-run.
Ludvi Carias-Interiano
He held a boxcutter to her throat during the assault.
Investigators say he “repeatedly” raped the victim before fleeing.
He later admitted to sexual activity but claimed it was consensual.
The victim reported the attack and assisted police in the investigation.
New Haven’s police chief praised her courage and resilience.
Criminal Record
Carias-Interiano was deported twice during Donald Trump’s presidency.
He later re-entered the United States illegally and undetected.
Ludvi Carias-Interiano
DNA evidence tied him to the August attack.
It also connected him to an unsolved sexual assault in Plano, Texas.
He was previously arrested in 2016 in Texas for assaulting a child.
His criminal record spans multiple states and violent charges.
The Arrest
Police arrested Carias-Interiano last week at his West Haven residence.
Authorities confirmed DNA evidence was critical in securing the arrest.
ICE quickly lodged a detainer with Connecticut authorities.
The detainer is meant to prevent his release back onto U.S. streets.
Federal officials stressed the importance of transferring custody to ICE.
They warned failure to cooperate would put more women at risk.
Sanctuary State Criticism
Assistant Homeland Security Secretary Tricia McLaughlin condemned Connecticut’s policies.
She said the state’s Trust Act restricts cooperation with ICE.
Security Secretary Tricia McLaughlin
McLaughlin argued the law effectively turns Connecticut into a sanctuary state.
“These sanctuary politicians put American lives in danger,” she said.
She emphasized Carias-Interiano “should have never been in our country.”
She said local officials shield criminals while endangering citizens.
Victim’s Courage
Police Chief Karl Jacobson said the victim is recovering.
He noted she was shaken but willing to help investigators.
He praised her bravery for coming forward after the ordeal.
Her cooperation, Jacobson said, helped prevent future assaults.
Officials pledged ongoing support and prayers for the young woman.
The case underscores failures of immigration enforcement and sanctuary policies.
