Guatemalan Man Arrested for Domestic Violence and Obstructing Emergency Services

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Late Sunday night, September 1st, 2024, Luis Morales, a 23-year-old resident of Guatemala, was arrested by Pontotoc County Patrol Deputies. Morales faces charges of domestic violence and obstructing emergency services after allegedly preventing his girlfriend from calling 911 for assistance.

Luis MoralesPhoto byPontotoc County Sheriffs Department

The Special Victims Unit of the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) has launched an investigation into the incident. Authorities contacted U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to verify Morales' immigration status, as he did not possess a Social Security number. ICE confirmed that Morales is in the U.S. legally on a work visa.

A Justice Court Judge in Pontotoc County has set bond for Morales. The investigation is ongoing, and further details will be provided as they become available.