Man charged with child exploitation arrested by ICE after Connecticut release
Jun 4, 2026·Location: North Haven, CT
Country of origin: Ecuador

Christian Espinosa-Sarango, 33, an Ecuadorian national, was arrested by ICE on February 13 after being released on bond by North Haven police. Espinosa-Sarango had been arrested in December as part of a child sexual exploitation sting and charged with enticing a minor and attempted sexual assault. ICE had lodged a detainer, but Connecticut's Trust Act prevented local police from holding him without a judicial warrant. During his ICE arrest, he allegedly resisted and attempted to flee, leading officers to break his vehicle window.
Sources
- Conflict with ICE continues after Danbury raid
insideinvestigator.org·Jun 9, 2026·archived copy
- Feds slam Connecticut's 'sanctuary' rules after child exploitation suspect's arrest by ICE
nhregister.com·Feb 19, 2026·archived copy
- dhs.gov
- newspub.live
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WFMD·Feb 18, 2026·archived copy
- ICE arrests alleged child sex offender released under Connecticut sanctuary laws - NEW YORK TIMES POST
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- ICE Nabs 3 Immigrants, 2 From IRIS - New Haven Independent
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