At the Laredo Port of Entry, a routine check by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers led to the arrest of a man on a felony warrant for sexual abuse of a child. The individual, Alejandro Gloria Villegas, faced charges out of Fort Bend County, Texas, for continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14. The apprehension was made at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge this past Sunday, as detailed in an official release from CBP earlier this week.
According to the CBP's statement, officers at the bridge directed Villegas, a lawful permanent U.S. resident and Mexican citizen, to a secondary inspection. Utilizing biometric verification, and federal law enforcement databases, they not only confirmed his identity but also unearthed the outstanding warrant. "This arrest is a significant step towards ensuring the safety and security of our community," said Port Director Albert Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. Flores highlighted the role of CBP officers in preventing a "dangerous alleged sexual predator from causing any more harm to today’s youth."
The National Crime Information Center (NCIC), a pivotal tool in law enforcement agencies’ arsenal, equipped officers to make this arrest. Following the arrest, Villegas was transported to Webb County jail where the warrant will undergo adjudication. Those interested in keeping up with the activities of the CBP’s Laredo Field Office can follow the Director on X at @DFOLaredo or the U.S. Customs and Border Protection at @CBPSouthTexas.
