A man wanted in connection with an international investigation spanning several years has been apprehended, according to the Union County Sheriff’s Office.
In 2020, Baldomero Hernandez-Jimenez was charged with multiple serious sexual offenses, including several counts of statutory rape, statutory sexual offense, and indecent liberties with a child during an extensive assault investigation.
In October of that year, Hernandez-Jimenez was arrested and placed under a $500,000 secured bond. He would later bond out and fail to appear for his court date, causing a warrant to be issued for his arrest.
With assistance from the U.S. Marshals and the U.S. Marshals Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force, Hernandez-Jimenez was located in Mexico and taken into custody.
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Deputies said Hernandez-Jimenez was then extradited to the United States and processed at the Union County Detention Center. He is being held under a new secured bond of $300,000. A hold has also been issued by Immigration and Customs Enforcement to prevent his release.
“This case underscores our steadfast commitment to justice and accountability. No matter how far an offender runs or how long it takes, we will pursue them relentlessly to ensure they are held accountable for their crimes,” said Union County Sheriff Eddie Cathey.
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