Two men charged in Pitt County home invasion, held on ICE detainers

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Two men, Jonathan Garcia-Larios and Zaid Mayen, have been charged with multiple felonies including first-degree burglary, assault with a deadly weapon, first-degree kidnapping, and first-degree forcible sex offense in connection with a violent home invasion last week in Pitt County, North Carolina. According to deputies, both suspects were in the country illegally and have been placed on ICE detainers.

Why it matters

The case highlights concerns about illegal immigration and the criminal justice system's response, as the two suspects charged in this violent home invasion were allegedly in the country without proper documentation. It also raises questions about ICE detainers and the coordination between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities.

The details

Garcia-Larios, who is homeless, was first booked into the Franklin County jail and then transferred to Pitt County on Sunday. Mayen, of Chapel Hill, was booked into the Orange County Detention Center. Both men were charged with first-degree burglary, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury, first-degree kidnapping and first-degree forcible sex offense. The two are being held without bond, and ICE detainers have been placed on both suspects.

• The home invasion occurred last week in Pitt County, North Carolina.
• The two suspects, Jonathan Garcia-Larios and Zaid Mayen, were arrested on Friday.