Border crosser arrested in 1997 Texas killing

OTAY MESA: A Santa Ana man wanted in connection with a 1997 slaying in Texas was arrested Thursday night as he crossed into the United States from Mexico, authorities said.

Juan Castelan Michaca, 44, a legal permanent resident from Mexico, was detained at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry about 8:30 p.m. He was a passenger in a Chevrolet Suburban, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials said. Customs officers discovered the outstanding felony warrant when they inspected his permanent-resident documents.

He was taken to County Jail to await extradition to Harris County, Texas. Details of the slaying were not available.

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