Wakefield woman taken into ICE custody after Stanton County traffic stop

The Stanton County Sheriff's Office said deputies discovered the federal detainer during a traffic stop Thursday afternoon

July 31, 2026Updated: July 31, 2026

By Naydu Daza Maya

Wakefield woman taken into ICE custody after Stanton County traffic stop

Tania Mejia Contreras, 30Stanton County Sheriff's Office

Regional

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Wakefield woman taken into ICE custody after Stanton County traffic stop

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State

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Sports

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Ag & Outdoor

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