Monday, March 14, 2011

Man faces domestic violence charges, kept as illegal alien (Morning Journal)

Man faces domestic violence charges, kept as illegal alien

Published: Saturday, March 12, 2011

LORAIN — A Lorain man faces domestic violence charges and is being held for Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents after he and his girlfriend got into a drunken scuffle in a 29th Street apartment, according to a Lorain police report.

The girlfriend of Ignacio Castro, 28, called police at 2:10 p.m. Thursday because Castro allegedly smacked her in the face and scratched both her arms, the report stated. Police officers noted both Castro and the woman had been drinking prior to the call.

The woman also told police Castro pushed her to the ground, the report stated. The woman filed domestic violence charges against Castro and asked for a temporary protection order.

At the city jail, police officers learned ICE placed a hold on Castro because he is in the country illegally, the report stated.

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