U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials at the Laredo Port of Entry apprehended a 70-year-old man on Sunday who was wanted on a felony warrant for alleged sexual assault on a child.
Laredo CBP officers arrest fugitive
Bernardo Vasquez Rodriguez, a Mexican citizen, was a passenger on a commercial bus when he was referred for a second inspection at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge, according to a news release from the agency.
A biometric verification check revealed that he had an outstanding felony warrant for indecency with a child through sexual contact from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office in Houston.
What they’re saying: “This apprehension reflects our unwavering commitment to protecting the most vulnerable members of our communities, our children,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. “We will continue working alongside our law enforcement partners to ensure that individuals accused of committing crimes against children are held accountable.”
Dig deeper: In Texas, indecency with a child based on sexual contact is a second-degree felony punishable by up to 20 years in jail and a $10,000 fine.
Vasquez Rodriguez has been turned over to the Webb County Sheriff’s Office to face criminal charges.
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