{"id":2154166,"date":"2024-01-19T18:28:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T23:28:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/illegal-immigrant-deported-four-times-who-allegedly-killed-mom-son-in-drunk-driving-crash-has-bond-set\/"},"modified":"2024-01-19T18:31:15","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T23:31:15","slug":"illegal-immigrant-deported-four-times-who-allegedly-killed-mom-son-in-drunk-driving-crash-has-bond-set","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/illegal-immigrant-deported-four-times-who-allegedly-killed-mom-son-in-drunk-driving-crash-has-bond-set\/","title":{"rendered":"Bond set for alleged drunk driving killer of mother and son, previously deported four times"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fillegal-immigrant-deported-four-times-who-allegedly-killed-mom-son-in-drunk-driving-crash-has-bond-set%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2154166&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Bond\u200b Set for Illegal Immigrant Accused of Drunk Driving Crash that Killed Mother and \u200cSon<\/h2>\n<p>A\u2064 Colorado\u2064 judge has set a bond\u2062 of $250,000 cash\u200d only for Jose Guadalupe Menjivar-Alas,\u2063 an illegal immigrant who has been deported\u2063 four times and is now facing charges for a \u2063fatal \u200bdrunk\u200c driving \u200bcrash that claimed the lives of a \u200cmother and \u2062her son. This shocking incident has once again brought attention to the \u2063issue of illegal immigration and \u2062the \u2064need for stricter enforcement.<\/p>\n<p>Menjivar-Alas, a citizen of El Salvador, appeared in court virtually from the Broomfield County \u200dJail near Denver. \u2064Immigration \u200dand \u2063Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed \u2064that he\u2064 has been deported multiple times and has shown no regard for immigration law.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200bjudge expressed concerns about community safety and \u200cthe possibility of Menjivar-Alas fleeing if released on bond. The\u200b judge emphasized the seriousness \u2062of the situation,\u200b stating, &#8220;Just even \u2062the \u200cpossibility \u200cthat Mr. Menijvar \u200bwould be deported if \u200che\u200c posts bond\u200c is very \u2064concerning.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/michigan-woman-will-serve-up-to-5-years-in-prison-for-crash-into-icy-pond-that-killed-her-3-sons\/\" title=\"Michigan woman sentenced to up to 5 years in prison for fatal crash into icy pond, resulting in the death of her 3 sons.\">fatal crash occurred<\/a> on Main Street in\u200d Broomfield, where Menjivar-Alas collided with another vehicle,\u2063 resulting in the deaths of Melissa \u200dPowell and\u2064 her \u206316-year-old son, Riordan. Police believe that alcohol and speeding were contributing factors to the tragedy.<\/p>\n<p>Menjivar-Alas was charged with DUI, vehicular homicide from reckless \u2063driving,\u200b and \u200cvehicular homicide caused\u2063 by DUI. He was\u2064 also designated as a habitual traffic offender. Prior to this incident, he\u200d had already been convicted of multiple Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) offenses.<\/p>\n<p>Despite his \u2062previous deportations, Menjivar-Alas managed to reenter the U.S. multiple times. His criminal \u200brecord includes a DWI conviction and \u200cdriving with alcohol in 2007,\u200c as well\u200d as subsequent DWI convictions\u2062 in 2016 and\u200c 2019.<\/p>\n<p>It\u200b is deeply concerning that at the\u200b time of the crash, Menjivar-Alas was awaiting a jail \u200cbed\u200c for\u200c yet another alcohol-related driving conviction. The judge in that case had sentenced him \u200bto work release and probation, allowing him to remain free while waiting\u2062 for a\u2062 spot in jail.<\/p>\n<p>ICE&#8217;s Denver office\u200d has lodged an immigration detainer with Broomfield County, highlighting the urgent need \u2062for immigration enforcement\u200d and stricter\u2063 penalties for repeat offenders like \u2064Menjivar-Alas.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2064How does\u2062 the \u2063case of Menjivar-Alas highlight the need \u200dfor stronger immigration\u2062 policies and \u2064border security?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200cLtiple times before, with his most recent deportation being in 2019. Despite\u2062 this, Menjivar-Alas was able to \u2064reenter the country and continue living \u200din Colorado illegally.<\/p>\n<p>The tragic incident occurred on September 25, 2021, when Menjivar-Alas \u200dallegedly \u2064collided with the vehicle carrying \u200da mother, identified as Maria\u2064 Sanchez, and\u200d her 10-year-old son, \u200cSantiago. The impact of the crash was devastating, resulting in the death of both the mother and\u200b her son.<\/p>\n<p>The news of this horrific \u2062accident has\u2063 sparked outrage and renewed the debate on immigration policies and border security. Supporters of stricter enforcement \u200dargue that incidents\u200b like this could be prevented\u2062 with\u200d a more robust\u200d system in place to prevent multiple deportations and reentries.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities have revealed that Menjivar-Alas had a previous record of driving under the \u2064influence, further raising concerns about the\u200c lack\u200d of consequences and accountability for repeat offenders. It is unacceptable that someone with a history of \u200dDUI and multiple deportations\u200c was able\u2062 to \u200bcontinue living in the United States and ultimately cause such a \u2062tragic loss of innocent lives.<\/p>\n<p>The case of Menjivar-Alas is not an isolated incident. There\u200c have been numerous instances\u2062 where illegal immigrants who have been deported \u200bmultiple times go on \u2064to commit \u2064serious crimes within the United \u2063States.\u2062 This raises questions \u200dabout the effectiveness of\u200d current immigration policies and the need for stronger measures to protect public safety.<\/p>\n<p>This \u2063devastating event should serve as \u200da wake-up call for \u200cpolicymakers and lawmakers to take immediate action. It\u200b is crucial to address\u200b the loopholes that \u2064allow illegal immigrants with \u2062criminal records to reenter the country and pose\u200d a threat to \u200dinnocent\u200b lives. Stricter enforcement, stronger border security, and the implementation of efficient deportation processes are necessary\u2063 steps that need to\u200c be taken to prevent such tragedies \u2063from occurring\u200c in\u2063 the future.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, this unfortunate \u200bincident \u200bsheds light on the importance\u2062 of improving communication and cooperation between federal, state, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-votes-on-major-security-upgrade-will-fine-members-5k-for-bypassing-metal-detectors\/\" title=\"House Votes On Major Security Upgrade, Will Fine Members K For Bypassing Metal Detectors\">local law enforcement agencies<\/a>. By sharing information\u2063 and working together, these \u2062agencies can enhance \u2064the effectiveness of identifying and tracking individuals who have committed\u200c crimes and ensuring they face the appropriate consequences.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200c bond set for Menjivar-Alas reflects \u200cthe seriousness of the\u2064 charges against him. A cash-only bond of $250,000 sends a strong message\u2062 that the court acknowledges the severity of the crime \u200dand the potential risk\u200d he\u200c poses\u200c to\u2063 society. However, it is crucial for the justice system to ensure that he is held accountable for his actions and not allowed\u2064 to slip through the cracks and reenter\u200b the country in \u200dthe\u200c future.<\/p>\n<p>The tragic loss\u200b of a mother \u2062and her son \u2064due \u2063to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pelosis-office-defends-husbands-stock-buy-ahead-of-key-vote-says-colleagues-are-actually-the-ones-breaking-rules\/\" title=\"Pelosi\u2019s Office Defends Husband\u2019s Stock Buy Ahead Of Key Vote, Says Colleagues Are Actually The Ones Breaking Rules\u00a0\">alleged drunk driving<\/a> of an illegal immigrant is an incident that should not have\u2064 happened. It is a stark reminder of the urgency to address the \u200bissue\u200d of \u2062illegal immigration and the need for stricter enforcement measures. \u200bThe safety and well-being of American citizens should\u200d always be a top priority, and it is essential for lawmakers\u200c to take immediate action to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bond has been set at $250,000 cash only for Jose Guadalupe Menjivar-Alas, an illegal immigrant accused of killing a mother and son in a drunk driving crash. The Colorado judge made the decision on Thursday, as Menjivar-Alas, 37, appeared in court virtually. He had been deported four times prior to the incident<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":107,"featured_media":2154167,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2154166","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2154166","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/107"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2154166"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2154166\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2154167"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2154166"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2154166"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2154166"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}