Authorities reported the arrest of a previously deported illegal immigrant from Honduras on Sunday, following a significant manhunt in Indiana. The individual, identified as Dimas Gabriel Yanez, 26, was sought after being named a person of interest in the random stabbing of a teenage girl during a baseball game. The incident occurred on Saturday when a 14-year-old girl was attacked with a butcher-style knife while attending her brother's game in unincorporated Lowell, Indiana, as confirmed by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. In a desperate attempt to assist her daughter, the girl's mother was also targeted by the assailant, who attempted to stab her before fleeing the scene. Fortunately, the teenager received medical treatment and has since been released from the hospital.
The search for Yanez intensified as authorities recovered a knife believed to be the weapon used in the assault and issued warnings to the public, advising that he was armed and dangerous. The manhunt escalated throughout Sunday, with reports indicating that Yanez had been sighted in the southern region of Lake County. Law enforcement efforts culminated in the apprehension of Yanez later that afternoon when a sheriff's department officer observed him fleeing through a cornfield. This swift action by the authorities ensured that the suspect was taken into custody, bringing a measure of relief to the community shaken by the violent incident.
Dimas Gabriel Yanez, aged 26, was apprehended on Sunday following an incident in which a 14-year-old girl sustained a stab wound to her hand during a baseball game, according to law enforcement officials. It is suspected that Yanez attempted to alter his appearance by cutting his hair prior to his arrest, as reported by the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Authorities suspect that Yanez was attempting to alter his hairstyle in an effort to disguise his identity and avoid capture by law enforcement just prior to his arrest. The sheriff's office has revealed that Yanez had been deported to Honduras in 2018 and is believed to have participated in various criminal activities across the United States since his illegal re-entry into the country. This background raises significant concerns regarding his potential involvement in ongoing criminal enterprises.
Following Yanez's apprehension, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security was promptly informed of the situation, as stated by the sheriff's office. Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. expressed his sincere appreciation for the dedication and hard work of the Lake County police officers and other law enforcement agencies involved in the investigation and search efforts. He commended the exemplary collaboration among police forces throughout the county. Currently, Yanez is being held at the Lake County Jail, although no immediate information regarding any charges against him has been disclosed. The sheriff's office has indicated that the investigation is still active, and further details will be released as they become available.
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