Sheffield woman to be charged under new Alabama immigration law

Viviana Morena Ochoa

SHEFFIELD, Alabama -- A woman living in Sheffield is expected to be charged under the new state immigration law that went into effect in September.


Viviana Morena Ochoa, 23, is charged with first-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument and also for not having a driver’s license, Sheffield Police Chief Greg Ray said.
Ray said Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents placed a hold on Ochoa after authorities were unable to determine she is in the U.S. legally.
Ray said Ochoa was taken into custody Sunday after she was involved in a minor traffic accident. He said arrest warrants were issued Tuesday.