Hamilton man wanted in child sexual assault case arrested in California after decades
A Hamilton man wanted in Canada in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a child has been arrested in California after decades as a fugitive.
A Hamilton man, Charles Peter Billone, 64, accused of sexually assaulting a child, has been arrested in California following a lengthy pursuit that spanned over three decades, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials. ICE's San Francisco office announced that Billone, who has been wanted in Canada since 1991, was apprehended in Santa Cruz, California.
The arrest was confirmed by Hamilton police, who stated that the individual detained in California is the same person sought in their ongoing investigation. Police confirmed their cooperation with the Crown's office on the case, however, no extradition proceedings have been initiated at this time.
In addition to the allegations of sexual assault, U.S. officials revealed that Billone also possesses a history of convictions for theft, assault, and drug offenses. Currently, Billone is held in ICE custody, awaiting potential removal proceedings.
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