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Border Patrol Arrests Homicide Suspects

Release Date
Tue, 09/08/2020

YUMA, Ariz. – Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents from Wellton Station arrested three homicide suspects Saturday while working the Interstate 8 immigration checkpoint.

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Agents referred the rental vehicle, a 2019 Dodge Charger, to the secondary inspection area after a positive National Crime Information Center (NCIC) alert of “armed and dangerous.” Agents conducted routine checks on the vehicle and occupants and learned all three males were wanted for a double homicide investigation out of Montclair, California.

During the course of the investigation, agents also located about six pounds of marijuana that has an estimated street value of $2,100.

Agents initiated extradition of the three suspects and seized the marijuana.

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: Feb 03, 2021