U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry recently apprehended two men wanted on felony warrants for sex-related offenses in Oregon. The arrests occurred within a 24-hour period.
Port Director Albert Flores emphasized the significance of these apprehensions, stating, "Our frontline CBP officers continue to exercise resolute vigilance in the passenger environment and that attention to detail resulted in the apprehension of two men wanted on outstanding warrants for sex-related felony offenses." He added that such apprehensions highlight "the importance of CBP’s border security mission and reflect our continued commitment to keeping our communities safe."
The first incident took place on January 10th when CBP officers at Juarez-Lincoln Bridge conducted a secondary inspection of Jesus Naranjo Gallardo, a 39-year-old U.S. citizen traveling as a vehicle passenger. Using biometric verification and federal law enforcement databases, officers confirmed his identity and discovered an outstanding felony arrest warrant for three counts of sexual abuse issued by Washington County Sheriff's Office in Hillsboro, Oregon. Naranjo Gallardo was subsequently transported to Webb County jail.
In a separate incident on the same day, Ricardo Sandoval, a 53-year-old lawful permanent U.S. resident traveling as a bus passenger, was also referred for secondary inspection at Juarez-Lincoln Bridge. Officers verified his identity through similar methods and found he had an outstanding felony arrest warrant for sexual assault: sex abuse from Marion County Sheriff's Office in Salem, Oregon. Sandoval was taken to Webb County jail.
The National Crime Information Center (NCIC) plays a crucial role in these operations by providing a centralized automated database that shares information among law enforcement agencies about outstanding warrants for various offenses. Previous arrests facilitated by NCIC data include individuals wanted for crimes such as homicide, escape, money laundering, robbery, narcotics distribution, sexual child abuse, fraud, larceny, and military desertion.
It is important to note that criminal charges are allegations until proven guilty in court.
For updates on this case and other activities by CBP's Laredo Field Office, follow them on social media platforms X (@DFOLaredo) and Instagram (@dfolaredo). Additional updates from U.S. Customs and Border Protection can be found at @CBPSouthTexas.
CBP remains America's largest law enforcement organization with over 65,000 personnel dedicated to protecting national borders while facilitating safe travel and trade.
