Illegal Alien Arrested for Assaulting 13-Year-Old Boy in Florida

Samuel Cobos-Carmona, a 20-year-old Mexican national who had previously been deported, was arrested in Florida for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old boy while the child was playing hide-and-seek with his younger brother. Authorities say Cobos-Carmona entered the U.S. illegally in 2021, was deported, but re-entered in 2022 and eventually made his way to Florida after evading Texas law enforcement. The Charlotte County Sheriff reported that Cobos-Carmona was caught again in 2024 but was released due to federal 'catch and release' policies. Sheriff Bill Prummell criticized these policies and sanctuary jurisdictions, blaming them for putting communities at risk and enabling repeat offenders. The assault was reported after the victim confided in his mother, leading to Cobos-Carmona's arrest and confession. The case has ignited debate over federal immigration enforcement and public safety concerns.