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ICE Detains South Carolina Man Charged with Incest, Birth

4/24/2026

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ICE placed a detainer on Luis Armando Argueta Montejo, a “sicko”.
Montejo, 43, was arrested in South Carolina on incest and three child-sexual-conduct charges.
The alleged victim, aged 11-14, gave birth in the parking lot of Oconee Memorial Hospital.
South Carolina officials worked with ICE to transfer Montejo to federal custody, prompting Acting Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis to say the case shows need for federal-local coordination.

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Story summary

ICE placed a detainer on Luis Armando Argueta Montejo, a “sicko”.
Montejo, 43, was arrested in South Carolina on incest and three child-sexual-conduct charges.
The alleged victim, aged 11-14, gave birth in the parking lot of Oconee Memorial Hospital.
South Carolina officials worked with ICE to transfer Montejo to federal custody, prompting Acting Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis to say the case shows need for federal-local coordination.