VAIL, Colo.—Eagle County authorities say a suspected illegal immigrant has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old in a remote cabin.
The sheriff’s department said 24-year-old Adolfo Guardado of Edwards had exchanged Internet messages and phone calls with the child, who then asked Guardado for a ride to school.
Deputies allege the child was taken to a cabin and sexually assaulted.
Guardado is being held in the Eagle County jail on charges of sexual assault on a child, enticement of a child and kidnapping. Bail is set at $15,000.
Authorities say Guardado is also being held on a federal immigration detainer.
Jail officials say they don’t know if Guardado has an attorney.
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Information from: Vail Daily,
