U.S. Border Patrol Weekly Blotter: (09/15/2010)

Border Patrol agents seized over 14,443 pounds of marijuana. Agents arrested 3 criminal aliens and 4 gang members. There were 8 rocking incidents.

*This overview is compiled from incidents reported to the Office of Border Patrol and is not intended to reflect all Border Patrol enforcement actions. Most arrests and seizures fail to meet the requirements for mandatory reporting to the Office of Border Patrol.


Reported on September 9, 2010


El Paso Sector – An off-duty Border Patrol agent intervened in an assault and theft in El Paso, Texas. The agent was present when a convenience store clerk attempted to stop a beer theft by two subjects. The clerk was assaulted with a beer bottle and punched by the subjects. The agent identified himself and detained one subject as the other fled the scene. The detained subject was turned over to local law enforcement officers.


Tucson Sector – Border Patrol agents seized 1,719 pounds of marijuana and recovered a stolen GMC Sierra truck near Gunsight, Arizona. The vehicle was discovered abandoned and concealed with a tarp and brush in the desert. A search of the vehicle revealed the marijuana.



Reported on September 10, 2010


El Paso Sector – Border Patrol agents arrested a national of Kazakhstan at the traffic checkpoint near Las Cruces, New Mexico. Records checks revealed the subject had a prior conviction for identity theft.


Tucson Sector – Border Patrol agents seized 2,010 pounds of marijuana, a Chevrolet Suburban, a Ford pick-up, and a Dodge pick-up near Stanfield, Arizona. All three vehicles were found abandoned and a search of the vehicles revealed the marijuana.


Yuma Sector – Border Patrol agents arrested a national of the Philippines and recovered a stolen Audi A5 sedan at the traffic checkpoint near Dateland, Arizona. The subject was driving the vehicle at the time of his arrest. The vehicle was reported as stolen in San Francisco, California.


Reported on September 11, 2010


Blaine Sector – Border Patrol agents arrested an illegal alien from Mexico and seized $119,000 near Blaine, Washington. After arresting the subject for illegal entry, a search of his backpack revealed the currency in vacuum-sealed bags.


Del Rio Sector – Border Patrol agents rescued an illegal alien from Guatemala near Carrizo Springs, Texas. A traveling companion informed agents that his friend had been bitten by a rattlesnake and was in need of assistance. Agents initiated a search and located the stricken subject who was transported by emergency medical services to a local hospital for treatment.


Marfa Sector – Border Patrol agents arrested a United States Citizen (USC) and seized 0.2 pounds of marijuana, a 2003 Hummer H2, a Sig Sauer P245 handgun, and 14 rounds of ammunition at the traffic checkpoint near Sierra Blanca, Texas. The case was referred to local law enforcement officials.



Reported on September 12, 2010


Rio Grande Valley Sector – Border Patrol agents seized 1,084 pounds of marijuana near Mission, Texas. The seizure occurred near the Rio Grande River.


Rio Grande Valley Sector – Border Patrol agents seized 1,156 pounds of marijuana, two vehicles, and arrested two USCs near McAllen, Texas.


Tucson Sector – Border Patrol agents seized 1,738 pounds of marijuana near Ajo, Arizona. Agents discovered the abandoned marijuana while tracking a group of suspected illegal aliens.


Tucson Sector – Border Patrol agents arrested a juvenile illegal alien from Mexico and seized 33 pounds of marijuana near Nogales, Arizona. The subject actively resisted arrest and became combative with the agent. The agent subdued the subject and took him into custody without further incident.


Tucson Sector – A Border Patrol agent was assaulted by an illegal alien as he attempted to place the alien in a holding cell. The alien was subdued and returned to his cell without further incident. Records checks revealed the subject had a prior conviction for assault in the state of Arizona.



Reported on September 13, 2010


Rio Grande Valley Sector – Border Patrol agents seized 2,733 pounds of marijuana, a tractor-trailer, and arrested a USC at the traffic checkpoint near Falfurrias, Texas. The subject presented himself for inspection and a Border Patrol canine alerted to the trailer. A scan using non-intrusive inspection technology revealed anomalies in the trailer and a search revealed the marijuana concealed inside.


Tucson Sector – Border Patrol agents were assaulted by unidentified subjects throwing rocks near Nogales, Arizona. An agent attempting to arrest two suspected illegal aliens near the international border fence came under attack by subjects throwing rocks from Mexico. Additional agents responded and deployed a pepperball launching system. The attackers dispersed and the two illegal aliens were taken into custody without further incident.



Reported on September 14, 2010


El Paso Sector – Border Patrol agents seized $400 in counterfeit currency, four ecstasy pills, recovered a stolen revolver, and arrested two USCs at the traffic checkpoint near Las Cruces, New Mexico. A Border Patrol canine alerted to the vehicle driven by the subjects and a search revealed the drugs, weapon and counterfeit currency.


Marfa Sector – Border Patrol agents arrested a USC with a small amount of marijuana at the traffic checkpoint near Sierra Blanca, Texas. Records checks revealed the subject had a lengthy criminal history, including a prior conviction for assault with a deadly weapon in the state of California, and two active arrest warrants for parole violation. The subject was also identified as a member of the Bloods gang.


Tucson Sector – Border Patrol agents rescued an illegal alien from Mexico near Casa Grande, Arizona. After tracking and arresting a group of five illegal aliens, the arresting agent was informed by the group that one of their members had been left behind and was in need of medical attention. A search was initiated and the subject was located. He was airlifted by emergency medical services to a local hospital for treatment of heat related injuries.


Reported on September 15, 2010


Rio Grande Valley Sector – Border Patrol agents rescued a mother and child near Sarita, Texas. Agents responded to a call for assistance from local law enforcement authorities who received a call from a subject stating he left a woman and child behind during their illegal entry. Agents initiated a search and located the subjects, who were suffering from dehydration. Both subjects, illegal aliens from Honduras, were transported to a local hospital for treatment.


Tucson Sector – Border Patrol agents seized 2,211 pounds of marijuana near Menengers, Arizona. Agents were tracking a group of suspected illegal aliens when they discovered the abandoned marijuana in backpack bundles near the top of a mountain.


Tucson Sector – Border Patrol agents seized 1,759 pounds of marijuana and a vehicle near Lukeville, Arizona. Agents followed the tracks of a suspected smuggling vehicle. The vehicle was eventually found abandoned after becoming stuck in a wash and the marijuana was discovered inside the vehicle.

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