What began as a late-night call for help ended with a trip to jail after officers responding just before 11 p.m. determined the situation was more complicated than it first appeared.
Police were dispatched after a man called 911 asking for assistance. When officers made contact, they suspected the man was intoxicated, but communication proved difficult because he was speaking Spanish, creating an immediate language barrier.
Rights Read Through Google Translate
Once on scene, officers took the man into custody and worked to ensure he understood what was happening. Police used Google Translate along with a printed Spanish-language rights form to advise him of his rights.
According to officers, the man acknowledged that he understood.
Charges Filed, Immigration Hold Placed
The man, identified as Hermilo Perez, was booked into the Scioto County Jail on the following charges:
- Disorderly conduct
- Failure to disclose personal information to officers
- Violation of a court directive
Police also placed Perez on an immigration detainer while he remains in custody.