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 against children. The arrests occurred within a 72-hour period in separate incidents involving individuals from Texas.
Albert Flores, Port Director at Laredo Port of Entry, stated, "Our frontline CBP officers continue to exercise vigilance in the passenger environment and that dedication to the mission resulted in the apprehension of two men wanted on outstanding warrants for sex-related felony offenses." He emphasized that such apprehensions highlight the importance of CBP's border security mission and their commitment to community safety.
The first arrest took place on January 25 when CBP officers at Juarez-Lincoln Bridge referred J Everardo Salazar Rangel, a 58-year-old lawful permanent U.S. resident, for secondary inspection. Using biometric verification and federal law enforcement databases, officers confirmed his identity and discovered an outstanding felony arrest warrant for indecency with a child issued by Jackson County Sheriff's Office in Edna, Texas. Salazar Rangel was transported to Webb County jail for adjudication.
On January 27, another arrest occurred at Juarez-Lincoln Bridge when CBP officers referred J Santos Reyes Martinez, a 64-year-old lawful permanent U.S. resident, for secondary inspection. Similarly, through biometric verification and database checks, they identified him as having an outstanding felony warrant for indecency with a child issued by Hardin County Sheriff's Office in Kountze, Texas. Reyes Martinez was also taken to Webb County jail.
The National Crime Information Center (NCIC) is utilized by law enforcement agencies to share information about outstanding warrants across various offenses. Previous arrests by CBP based on NCIC data have included charges such as homicide and narcotics distribution among others.
Criminal charges are allegations until proven guilty in court.
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