DHS Warns 'Sanctuary Leaders' Following Release of Alleged Predator

WHO:

Fox News - Illegal immigrant Moises Domingo Rico Rosales faces abduction and indecent exposure charges.

NY Post - The alleged predator was released under the supervision of the office of Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano.

Fox News - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is involved in warning "sanctuary politicians."

WHAT:

Fox News - DHS states that Rosales was freed by sanctuary jurisdiction officials who ignored an ICE detainer.

NY Post - The 2024 drug charges against the alleged predator were dropped.

Fox News - DHS has put "sanctuary politicians" on notice following the release of the alleged predator.

WHERE:

NY Post - The incident is connected to Fairfax County, Virginia.

WHEN:

NY Post - The drug charges were dropped in 2024.

WHY:

Fox News - The release of Rosales has brought Virginia's sanctuary policies back into the spotlight.

NY Post - The release of the alleged predator was facilitated by the actions of the office of George Soros-backed Steve Descano.

HOW:

NY Post - The dropping of the drug charges was a legal decision made by the Commonwealth’s Attorney's office.

(UPDATED June 25, 2026 11:53 UTC)

Moises Domingo Rico Rosales, an illegal immigrant, is facing charges of abduction and indecent exposure. According to the Department of Homeland Security, Rosales was released by officials in a sanctuary jurisdiction who disregarded an ICE detainer. This incident has reignited discussions around Virginia's sanctuary policies.

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(UPDATED June 25, 2026 08:09 UTC)

The alleged predator, whose 2024 drug charges were recently dropped, has been released under the supervision of Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano. In response to this release, the Department of Homeland Security is warning "sanctuary politicians" about the implications of the situation. This incident is linked to Fairfax County, Virginia, and has raised significant concerns regarding the actions taken by Descano's office, which is backed by George Soros.