FREEPORT, IL – According to a press release issued by the Freeport Police Department on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, the United States Marshals Service executed a targeted arrest on January 30, 2024, apprehending 24-year-old Yoel Paredes at a residence in Freeport.
Paredes faces charges related to a homicide that transpired in the State of Florida in 2022.
According to the press release, following the arrest, Paredes was promptly transferred to the Stephenson County Jail, where he currently awaits extradition to Florida.
The details surrounding the 2022 homicide in question were not provided in the release.
It is imperative to note that the legal process is underway, and Paredes is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The announcement serves as a reminder that every defendant is entitled to a fair trial, wherein the government bears the responsibility of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
As developments unfold, the community will anticipate updates on this case, emphasizing the importance of a thorough and impartial legal proceeding.