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Off Duty Arrest of Border Patrol Agent

Release Date
Wed, 01/22/2020

MARFA, Texas – An off-duty Big Bend Sector Border Patrol agent was arrested by the Brewster County Sheriff’s Office late in the afternoon of January 17, 2020. The agent was taken into custody on a warrant for continuous sexual assault of a child.

CBP takes all allegations of misconduct very seriously and does not tolerate criminal activity within its ranks.

CBP is cooperating with the investigation and will defer to the Brewster County Sheriff’s Office for additional information.

 

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between official ports of entry. CBP is charged with securing the borders of the United States while enforcing hundreds of laws and facilitating lawful trade and travel.

Last Modified: Jun 02, 2023