BRACKETTVILLE, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Brackettville Station were involved in a vehicle pursuit that resulted in the arrest of two U.S. citizens and five illegal aliens, Feb. 4.
“The swift response of our agents and law enforcement partners helped put a stop to an extremely dangerous situation,” said Del Rio Sector Chief Patrol Agent Raul L. Ortiz. “Smugglers continue to endanger the lives of those in our communities without hesitation. Thanks to the excellent communication and cooperation between our agents and law enforcement partners, the pursuit ended safely with no injuries to the community or law enforcement.”
Agents assigned to the Brackettville Station attempted to perform a vehicle stop on a 2019 Dodge Charger and a 2016 Jeep Renegade on Highway 277 South near Ranch Road 674. The Dodge Charger, driven by a 32-year-old United States citizen, stopped and was detained by agents. The Jeep Renegade, driven by 25-year-old United States citizen, failed to yield to agents and fled toward Del Rio. With the assistance of Del Rio Station agents, Texas State Troopers, and Val Verde County Sheriff’s deputies, the vehicle was successfully disabled by a controlled tire deflation device near Del Rio. The driver continued to drive before going off-road and coming to a stop. Once the vehicle stopped all six occupants fled on foot. The driver, along with four Ecuadorians and one Salvadoran were located and apprehended.
All suspects were transported to the Brackettville Station for processing. The case was turned over to Homeland Security Investigations. All illegal aliens are processed in accordance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection guidelines.