Couldn't find this story with a search. It's from September, but I wanted to be sure that people here heard about it. It kind of relates to recent reports about Mexican drug cartels recruiting Mexicans to enter the border patrol & also BP Agents being bribed to help the cartels with their goals/operations. Here's the link to source:
American Patrol Report
The report is here:
National Border Patrol Council Local 2544 -- Tucson

9-19-08

We are saddened to report that it appears as if a Border Patrol agent may have been intentionally poisoned with a pesticide. We are not going to elaborate because there is an ongoing investigation.

The agent has a family to support, and they are facing an extremely tough time ahead. He has been incapacitated by the toxins in his body, and is not expected to fully recover. We hope and pray that he can make a miraculous recovery.

Note to agents: Please be careful where you eat when you are on duty. As you know, there are plenty of sick individuals that would love to harm you. We have had previous incidents here where agents' food was tampered with. It is not that uncommon.

The following statement was submitted by Agent Moberly on September 13, 2008:

"Brothers and Sisters in Arms,

I would like to take this opportunity to thank every one for the great amount of support I have been given during my time of crisis. This includes phone calls, cards and letters, prayers, words of encouragement, visits, transportation, meals, leave donations and monetary donations. I am honored to have such a band of brothers.

I am currently getting worse every day and I can no longer walk. My speech is getting worse and my pain level is incredible, however I am keeping the faith and will fight to the bitter end, what ever that will be. Again, thank you all for everything you have done for me.

Though I walk through the shadow of the Valley of Death I fear no evil, for Thou art with me.

Sincerely,

Agent Denton Moberly"