Milwaukee man accused of child sex crimes makes first court appearance
MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee man wounded in a police shooting last week who was accused of child sexual assault made his first court appearance on Monday, Jan. 13.
Police identified the suspect as 19-year-old Emilio Arner-Ortiz.
The backstory:
On Nov. 7, the MPD found a 13-year-old boy that was reported missing from about 90 miles away in Alsip, Ill., a south suburb just outside Chicago. The parent searched the victim's computer and found a conversation with someone who arranged to pick the boy up early that morning.
Emilio Arner-Ortiz
Through the investigation, court filings said police learned the victim was in Milwaukee. Police found him at a McDonald's near 6th and Oklahoma, but he "refused" to provide any information about how he got to Milwaukee.
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Court filings said the victim had been chatting online with the "boyfriend" for three years. The victim later identified the boyfriend as "Emilio Arner."
Milwaukee police shooting, wanted man accused of child sex crimes
A wanted Milwaukee man wounded in a police shooting on Monday is now accused of child sexual assault, among other crimes.
What we know:
According to police, officers were in the area of 7th and Arthur around 9:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 6 in search of a suspect, now identified as Arner-Ortiz, who was wanted for child sex crimes.
While talking to him, police said he pulled out a gun. A struggle ensued over the weapon, and an officer pulled out his own gun and shot Arner-Ortiz.
Arner-Ortiz appeared in court from a hospital bed on Monday afternoon.
What they're saying:
"In this case, the defendant crossed state lines, brought the child back to the defendant’s house to have sex," Milwaukee County Assistant District Attorney Madeline Witte said. "The defendant wanted police to shoot. The defendant was suicidal, discussing committing joint suicide with the 13-year-old victim."
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"The amount of harm that has occurred to so many people in this case, due to your own desire, is just egregious. It’s concerning," Milwaukee County Circuit Court Commissioner Andrea Bolender said. "If there’s this child out there, are there more who haven’t had the courage to come forward?"
Emilio Arner-Ortiz
What's next:
In all, Arner-Ortiz is charged with:
- Second-degree sexual assault of a child under 16 years of age
- Abduction of a child
- Child enticement
- Use of a computer to facilitate a child sex crime
- Intentionally pointing firearm at law enforcement officers
His bond was set at $100,000. He faces more than 100 years of prison time.
He is due back in court next week.
The Source: FOX6 News attended the court hearing and utilized past coverage.