Venezuelan migrant arrested in sanctuary city for 6th time in 13 months days after prosecutors drop charges
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A Venezuelan migrant has been arrested for the sixth time in the past year for allegedly robbing a woman at gunpoint, just days after prosecutors in an Illinois sanctuary city dropped additional charges against him. 

Edmonds Peraza Cortez, 25, is facing one felony count of armed robbery with a firearm, according to the Chicago Police Department.

Cortez allegedly was riding a bike on April 11 when he approached a 41-year-old woman, brandishing a gun and yelling, “Money! Money!” 

García’s comments drew a strong rebuke from Chicago Flips Red Vice President Danielle Carter-Walters. 

“It’s funny that Mr. García is from Chicago, and he cannot tell you what’s happening in our community. If he came into our community, he would see all the gang graffiti, the Tren de Aragua signs, the MS-13,” Carter-Walters testified. “He would see across the street in a park where they’re putting the shelters, all the needles in the park.” 

In a status hearing on Thursday, a judge ordered Cortez to remain in custody as he awaits an official indictment, telling the court, “The defendant is charged with a very serious offense. I believe he is a danger to the community. I believe the defendant’s detention is lawful and appropriate.” 

Fox News’ Lindsay Kornick and Mike Tobin contributed to this report. 

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