The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department announced on Facebook the arrest of Concepcion Lopez Barahona, 52, from Aberdeen, Mississippi, on an indecent exposure charge involving a minor. Authorities said that immigration officials have been notified.
According to WCBI, Monroe County deputies arrested Barahona on August 21, 2025, following a report from a father whose daughter awoke to find Barahona exposing himself in her bedroom. Investigators confirmed that Barahona had legal access to the residence for construction work. The sheriff’s office indicated that his immediate arrest followed interviews and evidence review, leading to his transportation to the Monroe County Detention Center for processing.
Reporting from Alcorn News reveals that Barahona was formally charged with indecent exposure, classified as a misdemeanor under Mississippi law but carrying significant penalties when minors are involved. He was booked into the Monroe County Detention Center with an immigration detainer in place, preventing release on bond. Deputies coordinated with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which confirmed his unlawful status in the United States and initiated deportation proceedings.
SuperTalk Mississippi reports that Barahona is originally from Mexico and was working in construction in Monroe County at the time of the incident. Officials highlighted his unauthorized presence in the United States and noted that his case involves both criminal prosecution and federal immigration enforcement. The sheriff’s department mentioned an ICE hold has been placed to ensure Barahona remains in custody pending legal proceedings.
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, located in Aberdeen, Mississippi, provides countywide law enforcement services. It also operates the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Training Academy focused on professional development and public safety partnerships. According to its website, the academy’s mission is “to serve well in protecting the lives and property of the citizens of Monroe County” through training, accountability, and ethical policing.
