Following up on a citizen complaint of littering and camping in public – the Greenville Police Department found 62-year-old Cosme Sanchez, around 7:55am Tuesday.
Upon investigation, officers determined that Mr. Sanchez had been camping on a public sidewalk in the downtown area and evidence also showed that he had been urinating in public. Further inquiry revealed that Mr. Sanchez is wanted by the Department of Homeland Security and had warrants for his arrest in another state.
Sanchez was taken into custody without incident and will be turned over to the custody of the Department of Homeland Security.
The Greenville Police Department says they remain committed to keeping our community safe, clean, and welcoming for all residents and visitors. They appreciate the public’s continued assistance in reporting potential criminal activity to their agency.