Ohio nurse Courtney Steinmetz hospitalized after illegal immigrant Johen Perez-Ventura crashed into her

An illegal immigrant from Guatemala, Johen Perez-Ventura, has been charged with aggravated vehicular assault, driving without a license, and obstruction of justice after allegedly crashing into Ohio nurse Courtney Steinmetz while driving drunk. The incident occurred on Nov. 20 in Liberty Township, Ohio, leaving Steinmetz seriously injured.

Perez-Ventura, 27, has a lengthy criminal history that includes multiple arrests for DUI, assault, and other offenses. He was first captured crossing the Texas border in 2019 and deported to Guatemala. However, he returned to the US and was charged with assault in Cincinnati in 2023. He was also arrested for drunk driving in Westchester the same year. Despite these arrests, he was released each time.

Butler County Sheriff Richard Jones criticized other law enforcement agencies for releasing Perez-Ventura, stating that he did not have a driver’s license and may have used fake IDs to avoid detention. Jones expressed frustration over the situation, emphasizing that taxpayers end up bearing the cost of such incidents.

After the crash, Perez-Ventura claimed he was not the driver, citing probation for a prior offense. However, Jones visited Steinmetz in the hospital and witnessed her serious injuries, including a spine injury, broken wrist, and broken ankle. A GoFundMe campaign was launched to support Steinmetz with medical expenses and lost wages since Perez-Ventura did not have insurance.

Despite her injuries, Steinmetz expressed concern for Perez-Ventura’s well-being, while Jones criticized his lack of remorse. Perez-Ventura is now in custody, facing additional charges related to the crash. Jones also plans to investigate businesses that sold him alcohol, individuals he was drinking with, and those who provided him with vehicles.

Jones emphasized the need for stricter enforcement of immigration laws to prevent similar incidents in the future. He highlighted that several illegal immigrants with various criminal charges have been arrested in Butler County recently. The sheriff’s office is taking action to ensure accountability and protect the community from individuals like Perez-Ventura.

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