Feds: Mexican National Illegally Living in Faribault Tried to Entice Sex from Minor

St. Paul, MN (KROC-AM News)- A Mexican national living in southern Minnesota is facing a federal charge in an attempted enticement case involving sex with a minor. 

See Also: Cocaine Eating Suspect Sent to Prison in Rochester Drug Case 

That’s according to a news release issued on Wednesday afternoon by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Minnesota. 

Federal prosecutors say he was in the country illegally. He made his first court appearance on Wednesday. 

Get our free mobile app

Feds Charge Mexican Man Illegally Living in Faribault, MN With Attempted Enticement of a Minor for Sexual Acts

31-year-old Alex Misael Huerta-Sanchez has been indicted on one count of enticement of a minor. He was residing in Faribault at the time of the indictment. 

Federal court documents allege he attempted to entice a person under the age of 18 into engaging in sexually explicit conduct on March 14. 

 “The U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue to prioritize the prosecution of sexual predators—particularly those who would prey on minors,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick. 

The federal judge presiding over the case ordered Huerta-Sanchez to remain in custody pending further proceedings. He is currently being held in the Sherburne County Jail in Elk River. 

The incident is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bloomington Police Department and Department of Homeland Security. His next court appearance has not yet been announced. 

More Minnesota News:

• Minnesota Teen Airlifted After Hitting Deer, Being Dragged by SUV 
• Minnesota Creates Dashboard Tracking Federal Funding Cuts 
• Changes Roll in as Scooters & E-Bikes Return to Rochester