CBP Officers at Progreso Port of Entry Arrest Man Wanted on Homicide Charges

Progreso, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Progreso International Bridge apprehended a man wanted on alleged state charges for homicide.

On Nov. 8, CBP officers working at the Progeso Port of Entry came in contact with Jorge Narvaez, age 53, a U.S. citizen from Edinburg, as he was driving in from Mexico. Routine database checks revealed that the traveler was a possible match for a state warrant and it was confirmed that he was the person wanted from Harris County on charges for homicide. CBP officers arrested Narvaez and subsequently turned him over to the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office where he will wait to be extradited.

Carlos Rodriguez, Port Director, Progeso/Donna Port of Entry said, “Apprehending wanted fugitives is just one of the many functions our officers routinely perform and illustrates our collaboration with other law enforcement agencies. By detecting these wanted felons, our officers are helping keep our community safe.”

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.

Del Rio Sector Agents Seize 1,400 Pounds of Marijuana Over Past Week

Del Rio, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Del Rio Sector seized more than a $1 million worth of marijuana over the past week.

U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Del Rio Sector seized more than a $1 million worth of marijuana over the past week.

Thursday morning, Del Rio Station agents observed footprints leading away from the Rio Grande River. After following the tracks, agents encountered three individuals attempting to hide in the brush. A search of the surrounding area for more subjects was conducted and three large abandoned bundles of marijuana were found concealed in the brush. The marijuana weighed more than 177 pounds and is worth approximately $141,000.

Friday night, Eagle Pass North agents, tracking footprints leading away from the Rio Grande River, found four abandoned military-style duffel bags. The duffel bags contained more than 231 pounds of marijuana worth approximately $184,800. Monday, agents patrolling a local ranch near the Rio Grande River observed three individuals carrying large feed sacks walking away from the river. When agents identified themselves, the group abandoned their loads and fled, avoiding apprehension. The three feed sacks contained more than 251 pounds of marijuana with an approximate street value of $201,000. Tuesday morning, agents responded to a report of five suspicious individuals carrying large backpacks. Agents arrived at the area and encountered a subject driving a Ford F-150 attempting to exit the ranch. As the agents approached the vehicle, the driver attempted to abscond and was later apprehended. Six military-style duffel bags of marijuana were located in the vehicle. An extensive search of the surrounding area led to the apprehension of five more individuals. The marijuana weighed 500 pounds and is valued at $400,000. The vehicle was seized by Border Patrol.

Early Wednesday morning, Del Rio Station agents working near the Rio Grande River observed footprints of four subjects leading away from the river. Agents encountered the subjects with four large sugar sacks and after a brief foot chase the agents apprehended them. A total of 302.8 pounds of marijuana was found inside the sugar sacks worth $242,240.

All of the cases were turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws

Del Rio Sector Agents Seize 1,400 Pounds of Marijuana Over Past Week

Del Rio, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Del Rio Sector seized more than a $1 million worth of marijuana over the past week.

U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Del Rio Sector seized more than a $1 million worth of marijuana over the past week.

Thursday morning, Del Rio Station agents observed footprints leading away from the Rio Grande River. After following the tracks, agents encountered three individuals attempting to hide in the brush. A search of the surrounding area for more subjects was conducted and three large abandoned bundles of marijuana were found concealed in the brush. The marijuana weighed more than 177 pounds and is worth approximately $141,000.

Friday night, Eagle Pass North agents, tracking footprints leading away from the Rio Grande River, found four abandoned military-style duffel bags. The duffel bags contained more than 231 pounds of marijuana worth approximately $184,800. Monday, agents patrolling a local ranch near the Rio Grande River observed three individuals carrying large feed sacks walking away from the river. When agents identified themselves, the group abandoned their loads and fled, avoiding apprehension. The three feed sacks contained more than 251 pounds of marijuana with an approximate street value of $201,000. Tuesday morning, agents responded to a report of five suspicious individuals carrying large backpacks. Agents arrived at the area and encountered a subject driving a Ford F-150 attempting to exit the ranch. As the agents approached the vehicle, the driver attempted to abscond and was later apprehended. Six military-style duffel bags of marijuana were located in the vehicle. An extensive search of the surrounding area led to the apprehension of five more individuals. The marijuana weighed 500 pounds and is valued at $400,000. The vehicle was seized by Border Patrol.

Early Wednesday morning, Del Rio Station agents working near the Rio Grande River observed footprints of four subjects leading away from the river. Agents encountered the subjects with four large sugar sacks and after a brief foot chase the agents apprehended them. A total of 302.8 pounds of marijuana was found inside the sugar sacks worth $242,240.

All of the cases were turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws

Del Rio Air and Marine Branch Integral to Marijuana Seizure

Pilot guides Border Patrol Agents to Smugglers, Contraband

Del Rio, Texas – Tuesday afternoon, while on routine patrol near Brackettville, an AS-350 A-Star helicopter pilot guided U.S. Border Patrol agents to a cache of marijuana and the subjects suspected of smuggling it into the country.

An AS-350 A-Star helicopter pilot guided U.S. Border Patrol agents to a cache of marijuana and the subjects suspected of smuggling it into the country.

Around 4:30 p.m., a Border Patrol agent working on a local ranch followed footprints that led to two men hiding in the brush. The agent took custody of one of the men but the other fled. A CBP Office of Air and Marine helicopter, from the Del Rio Air Branch, responded to the area to assist in searching for the absconded subject. The CBP pilot directed Border Patrol agents as they tracked, and ultimately found, the second individual. The pilot also spotted several large bundles near the area where the two subjects had been hiding. The bundles contained a total of 454 pounds of marijuana. A wider search of the area turned up five more individuals hiding in the brush.

The marijuana and suspects were turned over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations.

The coordinated efforts of CBP Air Interdiction Agents from the Del Rio Air Branch flying above, and Border Patrol agents on the ground, prevented a large quantity of illicit drugs from being sold on the streets of any U.S. city.

“Another textbook example of how the aircrew of the Del Rio Office of Air and Marine protect the American people and our nation’s critical infrastructure,” said Andrew Duff, Director of Air Operations.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.

Officers at the Rio Grande City Port of Entry Arrest Man

CBP Officers at the Rio Grande City Port of Entry Arrest Man Wanted on Charges of Sexual Assault of a Child

Rio Grande City, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protections officers at the Rio Grande City Port of Entry apprehended a man wanted on state charges of sexual assault of a child.

On Nov. 8, 2011 CBP officers at the Rio Grande City International Bridge encountered an undocumented male Mexican national as a passenger in a 2004 Pontiac attempting to exit into Mexico. The traveler, later identified as Miguel Angel Solarzano Aguilar, 31, from Mexico was detained and, after verifying his undocumented immigration status, CBP officers discovered through database checks that he was also wanted in Illinois for two counts of sexual assault of a child charges. CBP officers confirmed the warrant, arrested Solarzano Aguilar and transported him to the Starr County Jail in Rio Grande City where he will wait to be extradited. The bail set on him was $2,500,000.

CBP officers placed an immigration detainer on Solorzano Aguilar to ensure his return to federal custody to face immigration law proceedings upon final adjudication of the state charges in Illinois.

Severiano Solis, Port Director, Rio Grande City said, “This person was apprehended due to our commitment to engage in southbound enforcement operations to detect and apprehend illegal exportations out of our country. Making apprehensions like this is what CBP does to help keep our citizens safe.”

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.

Louise Line An Update from the Front Lines of Congress

In honor of Veterans Day today, I have the distinct honor of presenting the Purple Heart, one of nation’s oldest and most prestigious military decorations, to one of Western New York’s finest heroes, Chris Krieger.

Like many of our nation’s veterans, Chris returned home from his tour of duty in Iraq with life altering wounds. As Americans we owe it to brave veterans such as Chris, who have proudly served our country, to provide the highest standard of care so that they can resume their lives in a productive and fulfilling manner.

As your Congresswoman, I want to take a moment today to thank Chris and all of the brave servicemen and women to whom we are forever indebted to for their bravery, selflessness, and courage. I have made it my number one priority to build a 21st Century Veterans Administration. During my time as chair of the powerful House Rules Committee from 2007-2011, I helped usher in historic gains for America’s troops, veterans, and military families by passing legislation that affected nearly every veteran in America.

We must provide the men and women of our military with the care they need in an efficient and timely manner, especially as new veterans return home from our wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. That’s why I’ve worked to provide funding for a post-9/11 GI Bill that restored the promise of a full, four-year college education to our returning troops and their families who want to pursue a higher education.

I am particularly proud to have supported the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act, which passed during the 111th Congress. The legislation removed barriers to women veterans seeking health care. For the first time in our history, the VA will pay for the care of newborn children and their mothers for up to seven days after birth. This legislation also enhanced treatment for victims of sexual trauma at the VA.

This Congress, I have supported a number of critical measures to help veterans during all phases of life. I am concerned that the push to lower our deficit and cut government spending will disproportionately harm veterans with increases in TRICARE fees and reductions in benefits. That’s why I have advocated preventing increases in TRICARE payments for retired veterans. I have also been a strong advocate for programs that will help homeless veteran get back on their feet. Not one of these heroes should be allowed to slip through the cracks.

I also strongly oppose any cuts to military retirement benefits that may or may not be included in any deficit reduction proposals. Our nation’s military retirement system is a non-contributory, defined benefit system that has historically been viewed as a significant incentive in retaining a career military force. Our military men and women put their lives on the line and sacrifice every day to ensure our security. They should not have to worry about how they will support themselves during retirement.

Without the service of our men and women in uniform, past and present, our country would not stand so boldly, shine so brightly, and live so freely. This day and every day, let us honor their service with actions that fulfill our commitment to our troops, their families, and our veterans – and that are worthy of our grateful nation.

It is an honor to represent you, and the most effective way for me to do my job as your elected representative is to keep in touch with you. Please contact me at (716) 853-5813 in Buffalo or (585) 232-4850 in Rochester if you have questions regarding federal legislation or if you need help navigating the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
 

Sincerely,

Louise M. Slaughter