Illegal Immigrant DUI Suspect Accused Of Killing 2 Boys Denied Bond

A judge denied bond for an illegal immigrant from Mexico charged with driving drunk and allegedly killing two boys who were riding bicycles on a South Carolina sidewalk.

Eri Otoniel Roblero Perez appeared before a Spartanburg County judge on April 13 and was refused release, WSPA reported. Spartanburg County Solicitor Barry Barnette called Perez a danger to the community, as well as a flight risk because he is not a U.S. citizen. Each felony DUI count carries up to 25 years in prison.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed ICE filed a detainer against Perez and said he crossed into the country illegally at an undetermined time. Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis stated, “This criminal illegal alien from Mexico had no business being in our country, and now two boys are dead because he decided to drive under the influence.” (RELATED: Illegal Alien Held On $5 Million Bail After Being Charged With Killing Couple In Drunk-Driving Wreck)

Solicitor Barnette told the court that state troopers immediately recognized Perez was severely impaired at the crash site, WSPA reported.

“They smelled a strong alcoholic beverage coming from him. His speech was so slurred he couldn’t convey any thoughts or answer questions,” Barnette said.

Two South Carolina boys, 12-year-old Dereon James Robinson and 9-year-old Mikhail-Lee, are dead because Eri Otoniel Roblero Perez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, chose to drive under the influence. These two boys were riding their bikes when they were hit by the illegal…

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Twelve-year-old Dereon James Robinson and 9-year-old Mikhail-Lee Smith were pedaling along the sidewalk of Asheville Highway near Brock Street on April 12 when Perez’s Honda allegedly left the road and struck them, FOX Carolina reported. Both children died at Spartanburg Medical Center shortly after.

Dereon’s mother, Megan Wilson, was on foot with the boys when the collision occurred, WSPA reported.

“I need him to know he took a child before his birthday. I watched him almost hit me and then I ran to my son and held my son while he bled to death,” Wilson told the court.

Perez also faces charges for allegedly operating a vehicle without a license and an open container violation. A second person inside the vehicle ran from the scene and remains unlocated, FOX Carolina reported. Perez is set to appear in court on June 18, according to WSPA.