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FBI Snags Top Ten Fugitive Castillo from Mexico, Flown Back to Charlotte to Face Murder Charges

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Published on January 24, 2026
FBI Snags Top Ten Fugitive Castillo from Mexico, Flown Back to Charlotte to Face Murder ChargesSource: Facebook/ FBI - Charlotte

The FBI Charlotte's long arm has reached across borders once again, apprehended Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Alejandro Rosales Castillo and flown him back to the United States to face murder charges. Castillo's evasion had reached its terminus when he was caught and deported from Mexico, spiriting him away from what many might have considered a safe haven. "You can run, and you may think you can hide, but justice doesn't have a timeline and the #FBI has a global reach," the FBI posted on their social media platform. In the post today, it was announced that Castillo, alongside another fugitive Ryan Wedding, was now in custody.

Both men traveled quickly back to American soil, accompanied by none other than the FBI Director Kash Patel, a move signaling the importance placed on closing these high-profile cases. While fleeing may temporarily delay the inevitable, the message is clear: the FBI is persistent. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department joined forces with the FBI to ensure that Castillo would swiftly to begin facing the consequences of his alleged actions upon his return.

The long-awaited capture is a stark reminder of the FBI's commitment to pursuing fugitives despite the time elapsed. As stated by the FBI present in their Facebook post, the operational reach of the agency is global, and their watchful eyes and tenacious efforts continue across borders and years.