Area lawmakers are speaking out about Westchester's sanctuary policy after the arrest last week of an illegal immigrant in a Somers shooting.

"I'm independently determined to stop this crime wave that's going on here," said Republican Westchester County district attorney candidate John Sarcone. "And end sanctuary city policies."

He was among several people speaking outside the Westchester County Jail in Valhalla where Fernando Andres Jimenez Meza is being held.

He was arrested in last week’s shootings of a Somers mother and her two sons, one of whom died.

It was later learned that Jiminez came to this country illegally in 2004 and was detained and deported, only to subsequently return.

Republican lawmakers and candidates say its time to end Westchester's sanctuary policy.

"Families in Westchester should not have to live in fear or experience the pain of a preventable tragedy," said Republican Rep. Mike Lawler, "Because of decisions made by elected officials who refuse to work with federal immigration enforcement."

Westchester County Executive George Latimer also condemned Jiminez's alleged actions and insists that while Jimenez will not be released to federal authorities, he will face the full extent of the law in Westchester.