Close Menu
Truth Republican
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Guns & Gear
  • Healthy Tips
  • Prepping & Survival
  • Videos
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
Truth Republican
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Guns & Gear
  • Healthy Tips
  • Prepping & Survival
  • Videos
Newsletter
Truth Republican
You are at:Home»News»Nicaraguan man illegally in US facing ‘enhanced’ charges after drunken hit-and-run: sheriff
News

Nicaraguan man illegally in US facing ‘enhanced’ charges after drunken hit-and-run: sheriff

Buddy DoyleBy Buddy DoyleAugust 20, 2025No Comments2 Mins Read
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr WhatsApp
Nicaraguan man illegally in US facing ‘enhanced’ charges after drunken hit-and-run: sheriff
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!

A Nicaraguan man in the United States illegally is facing “enhanced” charges – due to his immigration status – in Florida for a drunken hit-and-run over the weekend, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Sheriff Grady Judd said deputies arrested Roberto Sandobal-Lopez, 34, on Saturday after he crashed his white Honda into someone’s fence in Winter Haven at around 7 p.m. and walked off. 

Deputies were alerted to the crash after witnesses called the sheriff’s office to report the incident.

UBER DRIVER ACCUSED OF SEXUALLY ASSAULTING YOUNG WOMAN NOW FACES ICE ARREST DETAINER AFTER OVERSTAYING VISA

Sandobal-Lopez was found by law enforcement walking in the nearby area shortly after the crash and deputies determined he was intoxicated. His eyes were described as “watery” and “bloodshot,” and deputies said they could smell alcohol. 

When he was asked if he had been drinking, Sandobal-Lopez allegedly said he drank six bottles of Modelo a few hours earlier at around 5 p.m. Two samples during a breath test revealed BAC levels of 0.13 and 0.124, according to the PCSO.

Field sobriety tests also showed “several signs of impairment,” the sheriff’s office said.

Six pack of Modelo beer

ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT TRUCK DRIVER ACCUSED IN DEADLY FLORIDA CRASH GOT BIDEN WORK PERMIT AFTER TRUMP DENIAL: DHS

Sandobal-Lopez was taken to the Polk County Jail and charged with DUI with property damage, driving under the influence, leaving the scene of the crash with property damage and not having a driver’s license.

His charges have been upgraded by one degree because he is in the U.S. illegally, which makes his “DUI with property damage” charge a third-degree felony. The remaining charges are all first-degree misdemeanors.

Sheriff Grady Judd said in a Facebook post that Sandobal-Lopez will remain in jail until he is picked up by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Judd said it’s fortunate that only a fence was damaged during the drunken drive and called Sandobal-Lopez a coward for walking away from “the scene and responsibility.”

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd holding Roberto Sandobal-Lopez mugshot

The sheriff also reiterated that being in the U.S. illegally is a crime and, in Florida, immigration status will impact the severity of criminal charges.

“In Florida, if you’re committing the crime of being here illegally, your other criminal charges are enhanced one degree; he’s now facing a serious felony because he caused damage to property while driving under the influence,” Judd said.

Read the full article here

Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
Previous ArticleWe Should Be Concerned About What’s Next
Next Article Gabbard removes clearances from 37 officials at Trump’s direction over politicizing intelligence

Related Articles

Halloween threat puts kids in danger as drug-laced sweets spook parents, trick-or-treaters: expert

Halloween threat puts kids in danger as drug-laced sweets spook parents, trick-or-treaters: expert

October 31, 2025
The government shutdown exposed the biggest lie in education

The government shutdown exposed the biggest lie in education

October 31, 2025
Samaritan’s Purse races to help Jamaica after Category 5 Hurricane Melissa destruction: ‘Not been forgotten’

Samaritan’s Purse races to help Jamaica after Category 5 Hurricane Melissa destruction: ‘Not been forgotten’

October 31, 2025
With a nuclear backdrop, Trump eases tensions with Xi but merely returns to the status quo

With a nuclear backdrop, Trump eases tensions with Xi but merely returns to the status quo

October 31, 2025
Investigation continues after hundreds of cremated human remains discovered, recovered from Nevada desert

Investigation continues after hundreds of cremated human remains discovered, recovered from Nevada desert

October 31, 2025
Ravens’ Lamar Jackson lights up Dolphins with 4 TDs in dominant return from injury

Ravens’ Lamar Jackson lights up Dolphins with 4 TDs in dominant return from injury

October 31, 2025
Sen. Warner blasts Trump admin for excluding Democrats from briefings on boat strikes: ‘Deeply troubling’

Sen. Warner blasts Trump admin for excluding Democrats from briefings on boat strikes: ‘Deeply troubling’

October 31, 2025
Jennifer Welch says JD Vance is secretly gay and was a failed drag queen

Jennifer Welch says JD Vance is secretly gay and was a failed drag queen

October 31, 2025
Erika Kirk doubles down to fight for Charlie’s legacy: ‘I’m not afraid’

Erika Kirk doubles down to fight for Charlie’s legacy: ‘I’m not afraid’

October 31, 2025
Don't Miss
Halloween threat puts kids in danger as drug-laced sweets spook parents, trick-or-treaters: expert

Halloween threat puts kids in danger as drug-laced sweets spook parents, trick-or-treaters: expert

Walmart addresses social media rumors that it will close stores when SNAP benefits lapse

Walmart addresses social media rumors that it will close stores when SNAP benefits lapse

Abrego Garcia’s lawyers ask judge to drop vindictive prosecution hearing, dismiss criminal case

Abrego Garcia’s lawyers ask judge to drop vindictive prosecution hearing, dismiss criminal case

The government shutdown exposed the biggest lie in education

The government shutdown exposed the biggest lie in education

Latest News
Major phone carriers reveal Jack Smith’s subpoenas for Republican senators’ records

Major phone carriers reveal Jack Smith’s subpoenas for Republican senators’ records

October 31, 2025
Samaritan’s Purse races to help Jamaica after Category 5 Hurricane Melissa destruction: ‘Not been forgotten’

Samaritan’s Purse races to help Jamaica after Category 5 Hurricane Melissa destruction: ‘Not been forgotten’

October 31, 2025
GM lays off over 1,700 workers indefinitely as EV demand slows

GM lays off over 1,700 workers indefinitely as EV demand slows

October 31, 2025
Democratic state senator accused of secretly filming two critics in bed together to try to silence them

Democratic state senator accused of secretly filming two critics in bed together to try to silence them

October 31, 2025
With a nuclear backdrop, Trump eases tensions with Xi but merely returns to the status quo

With a nuclear backdrop, Trump eases tensions with Xi but merely returns to the status quo

October 31, 2025
Copyright © 2025. Truth Republican. All rights reserved.
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of use
  • Contact

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.