U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry apprehended a man wanted in Minnesota on an outstanding felony warrant for alleged rape. The incident occurred over the weekend, as CBP officers encountered Nestor Martinez Carrillo, 50, a resident alien, at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge.
Port Director Tater Ortiz from Brownsville Port of Entry stated, "CBP officers at Laredo Port of Entry encounter wanted persons on a regular basis and the apprehensions for alleged violent sexual crimes are among the most heinous we see." He added that such apprehensions exemplify CBP's commitment to community security.
On May 24, Martinez Carrillo was referred for secondary inspection by CBP officers. Utilizing biometric verification and federal law enforcement databases, they confirmed his identity and discovered an outstanding felony arrest warrant issued by the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The warrant was for failure to appear on an original charge of rape. Following this discovery, Martinez Carrillo was transported to Webb County jail pending final adjudication.
The National Crime Information Center (NCIC) plays a crucial role in sharing information among law enforcement agencies about outstanding warrants for various offenses. Based on NCIC data, CBP has previously arrested individuals wanted for crimes including homicide, escape, money laundering, robbery, narcotics distribution, sexual child abuse, fraud, larceny, and military desertion.
It is important to note that criminal charges are merely allegations until proven guilty in court.
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