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Border Patrol Continues to Arrest Criminals in the Rio Grande Valley

Release Date
Mon, 03/11/2019

EDINBURG, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents in the Rio Grande Valley arrested two sex offenders in the last four days.

On Friday, McAllen agents working near Hidalgo, Texas, arrested a Mexican national whose record checks revealed a prior arrest by the Williamson, Texas, County Sheriffs' Office for indecency with a child. The man received a sentence of six years confinement. Additionally, record checks also revealed multiple arrests for driving under the influence and theft.

On Sunday, Rio Grande Valley Sector agents working near Falfurrias, Texas, arrested a Honduran national whose record checks revealed an arrest in the state of Louisiana.  The Lafayette Police Department arrested the man and charged him with felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile.

The Border Patrol is processing both subjects accordingly.

The public is encouraged to take a stand against crime in their communities and to help save lives by reporting suspicious activity at 800-863-9382. 

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Last Modified: Feb 03, 2021