Nebraska
Nebraska authorities say they pulled over a vehicle driven by a 12-year-old
WOODLAND PARK, Neb. (KTIV) – After pulling over a vehicle for excessive window tint, deputies learned it was a 12-year-old immigrant behind the wheel.
A Stanton County Sheriff’s deputy stopped the 2011 Audi on the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 14 on Highway 35.
The sheriff’s office says the driver was a 12-year-old boy who was learning how to drive from a 22-year-old relative in the passenger seat.
Deputies identified the passenger as Josmar Aguirre-Rizo of Wayne and found he had no valid driver’s license.
Both of the occupants told deputies they just moved to Wayne after crossing the border from Nicaragua. Deputies say they believe the two are unlawfully in the country.
The 12-year-old was cited for no driver’s license and Aguirre-Rizo was cited for unlawfully allowing a youth to operate a motor vehicle.
The Staton County Sheriff’s office says they have no authority to enforce immigration laws, they say this falls under federal authorities.
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