U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry have detained a man wanted on a felony warrant for alleged weapons trafficking. The incident took place on August 20 at the Camino Real International Bridge, where officers referred Jose de Jesus Rodriguez, a 66-year-old lawful permanent U.S. resident, for secondary inspection.
After being escorted to secondary inspection, biometric verification using law enforcement databases confirmed that Rodriguez had an outstanding felony warrant issued by the Val Verde County Sheriff’s Office. He was subsequently turned over to Maverick County sheriff’s deputies for transport to jail and adjudication of the warrant.
“Amid regular heavy traffic now that schools are back in session, our frontline CBP officers continue to maintain their vigilance and apprehended a traveler wanted for a weapons offense,” said Port Director Pete Beattie, Eagle Pass Port of Entry. “Apprehensions like these illustrate perfectly what our officers do every day to secure our borders and keep our communities safe.”
The National Crime Information Center (NCIC) is used by law enforcement agencies to share information about outstanding warrants and other offenses. According to CBP, this system has previously helped officers arrest individuals wanted for various crimes including homicide, escape, money laundering, robbery, narcotics distribution, sexual child abuse, fraud, larceny, and military desertion. Criminal charges are considered allegations until proven in court.
CBP describes itself as America’s largest law enforcement organization with more than 65,000 employees working across land, air, and sea operations. The agency states its mission includes enforcing lawful travel and trade while enhancing national security through innovation and collaboration.
