An illegal immigrant has been charged with abduction after taking a girl 1,000 miles away from her Louisiana home.
Diego Soch Castro was arrested and charged with abduction, indecent liberties with a minor, and assault and battery for allegedly kidnapping a girl.
Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office claimed police were called by the girl at around 4am.
She asked for help at a Love’s Travel Stop gas station.
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The girl was found with Castro inside a four-door sedan with Arkansas plates and registration.
Deputies also discovered the girl was reported as abducted in Louisiana and was being held against her will.
Castro was arrested at the scene and the girl was transported to a nearby hospital.
She was turned over to Child Protection Services and Castro was booked into Alleghany County Regional Jail.
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Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office last week said: “On May 22, 2024, Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office personnel along with Virginia State Police responded to LOVES truck stop located at 9104 Winterberry Avenue, Covington, VA, 24426.
“At 3.51am Alleghany County dispatch center received a call from a Hispanic female requesting assistance at LOVES truck stop.
“Deputies responded to the scene and located a dark grey four-door sedan with Arkansas registration in the parking lot.
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“Along with an adult male (Diego Soch Castro) and a juvenile female who was identified as the complainant.
“During their investigation, the officers determined that the female was from Louisiana and was being held captive against her will in the vehicle by Castro.
“Castro was immediately taken into custody and transported to the Alleghany County Regional Jail where warrants were obtained and served for 18.2-47 abduction, 18.2-370 indecent liberties with a minor and 18.2-57 assault and battery along with an ICE detainer that was placed on him.
“The minor was transported to Lewis Gale Alleghany Hospital for an evaluation and released child protective services. This is an ongoing investigation.”