An inmate from Washington County who was being held on assault charges has been released to ICE agents amid a nationwide sweeping crackdown on immigration. Washington County Public Affairs Director Patrick Geho said in a statement that Jose Turcios Salmeron,

An inmate in Washington County was released to Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) last week. County officials said Jose Turcios Salmeron, from El Salvador, was released to ICE on Jan. 23. He was being held on charges including aggravated and simple assault.

The Washington County Commissioners office said at least five people were detained and transferred to ICE detainment Tuesday afternoon. Commissioner Nick Sherman told Pittsburgh's Action News 4 that on Tuesday morning,

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Up to six Washington County inmates could be detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Jose Turcios Salmeron, a native of El Salvador, was being held at Washington County Jail on charges of aggravated and simple assault.

County Commissioner Nick Sherman says taxpayers can’t afford to food, house and provide medical care to inmates who don’t belong in the United States.