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"This is a horrific tragedy, and we mourn the death of Melody Waldecker as the result of the heinous actions by a suspect in our nation illegally," Sheriff Mike Chapman said at the time. "This is another reminder of why it is essential that localities collaborate with our federal counterparts charged with enforcing U.S. immigration laws."
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Sheriff Chapman said deputies do not vet for immigration status when making a traffic stop or an arrest, noting that his office has no authority to enforce federal immigration laws.
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