U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Field Office apprehended three men wanted on felony warrants for sex-related offenses during a 24-hour period, according to a May 7 announcement.
The arrests underscore the ongoing efforts by border officials to identify and detain individuals with outstanding criminal charges as they attempt to cross or depart through U.S. ports of entry.
On April 30, officers at Laredo’s Juarez-Lincoln Bridge identified Allan Josue Cabrera Maradiaga, a Honduran citizen, as the subject of an active felony warrant for sexual assault issued by authorities in Louisiana. That same day and location, Pedro Garcia Martinez, a Mexican citizen, was found to have multiple felony warrants related to rape and sexual abuse from New York. Both men were detained following biometric verification procedures and transported for further processing or extradition after confirmation of their identities.
Also on April 30 at Anzalduas International Bridge, Jesus Hernandez Resendez, a U.S. citizen arriving from Mexico by vehicle, was taken into custody after officers discovered an active arrest warrant from Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office charging him with aggravated sexual assault of a child.
"Put simply, you can run, but you can’t hide. Our frontline CBP officers conducting both inbound and outbound examinations at Laredo Field Office ports of entry apprehended three men in less than 24 hours wanted in connection with sex-related offenses," said Director of Field Operations Donald R. Kusser. “These are among the most heinous offenses we encounter and apprehensions like these not only illustrate the importance of our border security mission but also drive home the important role we play in protecting our communities.”
CBP reports that previous arrests based on National Crime Information Center data have included individuals wanted for crimes such as homicide, robbery, narcotics distribution, fraud, larceny, military desertion and more. The agency notes that criminal charges are allegations until proven guilty in court.
The Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection continue efforts under federal leadership to secure borders against dangerous criminals.
