U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry have detained a 35-year-old undocumented Mexican citizen, Rogelio Isaac Hernandez Flores, who was wanted for an alleged sexual crime against a child. The arrest took place on January 21, 2026, during outbound enforcement operations as Hernandez Flores attempted to leave the United States by bus into Mexico.
Port Director Alberto Flores commented on the apprehension: “Our officers remain unwavering in their commitment to protecting our communities. The apprehension of this undocumented individual, who was attempting to leave the country and was found to have an active warrant for a serious offense, demonstrates the vigilance and dedication of our frontline officers in identifying and detaining those who may pose a threat before they can cause further harm.”
According to CBP, officers referred both the bus and Hernandez Flores for secondary inspection after determining he did not possess documents required to enter or remain in the United States. Biometric verification through law enforcement databases revealed an outstanding felony warrant issued by the Modesto Police Department in California for a sexual offense involving lewd acts with a child. In California, such offenses against children under 14 are subject to severe criminal penalties that may include imprisonment ranging from three to eight years.
Hernandez Flores was transferred to the Webb County Sheriff’s Office pending criminal proceedings.
The National Crime Information Center (NCIC), used by CBP during inspections, is an automated database that shares information among law enforcement agencies about outstanding warrants for various offenses. Through 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.
CBP describes itself as America’s largest law enforcement organization and emphasizes its role in enforcing safe travel and trade while protecting national security.
