Over the weekend, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Progreso Port of Entry made a significant arrest, taking into custody a man wanted on a serious charge of aggravated sexual assault of a child. Acting Port Director Jorge Galvan highlighted the vigilance of the officers at the border, stating, "Our frontline officers exhibited resolute vigilance at the port and apprehended a man wanted on a felony sex offense involving a child." This quote was provided in a statement from CBP.

Last Saturday, during routine operations at the Progreso International Bridge, 40-year-old U.S. citizen Gumaro Rodriguez was selected for a secondary inspection. It was during this rigorous process that officers were able to quickly verify his identity and discover the outstanding warrant from Nueces County Sheriff's Office in Corpus Christi, Texas. The verification process involved utilizing biometric technology and tapping into to the vast federal law enforcement databases to ensure accuracy.

Following the arrest, Rodriguez was transferred to the Hidalgo County Jail by the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Department, where he will await impending criminal proceedings.

CBP officers use the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), a centralized automated database designed to share information among law enforcement agencies, which includes outstanding warrants for a wide range of offenses. From homicides to fraud and military desertion, this database has been instrumental in assisting officers to make various arrests. As the officers continue with their duty, it was reinforced that the allegations against Rodriguez are just that, allegations, and he remains innocent until proven guilty, in line with the legal principle upheld in courts across the nation.