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Border Patrol agent arrested for bringing illegal immigrant into the U-S


TUCSON, Ariz. A Border Patrol agent has been arrested today after he allegedly brought an illegal immigrant into the U-S.
Thirty-two-year-old Ephraim Cruz of Douglas was arrested today at the Tucson Sector Border Patrol Headquarters after a federal grand jury returned a five-count indictment.

The indictment alleges that on or about January 22nd, Cruz knowingly brought an illegal immigrant into the U-S.

Cruz is also charged with harboring, concealing, or shielding an illegal alien and with transportation of an illegal alien.

Two other counts allege that Cruz failed to report the illegal entry and that he aided and abetted the entry of an illegal alien.

A conviction means prison time and a stiff fine.

Cruz was released on his own recognizance after an initial appearance late this afternoon.

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