ICE arrests accused child rapist in State College

PHILADELPHIA — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Julio Cesar Henao-Cordoba, a 38-year-old citizen of Colombia wanted by law enforcement authorities in Panama for aggravated rape of a child, outside his residence in State College, March 14.

“The arrest of Julio Cesar Henao-Cordoba demonstrates ICE's dedication to protecting the most vulnerable members of our communities — our children,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Philadelphia acting Field Office Director Brian McShane. “ICE remains steadfast in its mission to apprehend individuals accused of such heinous crimes, ensuring they are held accountable and that our neighborhoods remain safe for all.”

Authorities in Panama issued an arrest warrant for Henao for aggravated rape of a minor on Sept. 2, 2020.

The U.S. Border Patrol arrested Henao near Eagle Pass, Texas for entering the United States without admission or parole by an immigration official on May 26, 2022, and the next day transferred him to ICE, enrolled him in the alternatives to detention program and paroled him into the U.S.

Henao reported to ICE in York, Pennsylvania, on Aug. 23, 2022, and ICE issued him a notice to appear charging inadmissibility and terminated him from alternatives to detention due to his residence falling outside of the range of the program.

ICE detained Henao at the Clinton County Correctional Facility in McElhattan, Pennsylvania, following his arrest.

Members of the public with information can report crimes or suspicious activity by dialing the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.

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