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Sectors

Juan G. Bernal named Chief Patrol Agent in Maine

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Houlton, MAINE - U.S. Border Patrol Chief Jason D. Owens has selected Juan G. Bernal as the new Chief Patrol Agent (CPA) of Houlton Sector. Chief Bernal assumed command as the 28th Chief Patrol Agent of Houlton Sector on Monday, February 12, 2024. “It is an honor to join the ranks of the men and women of Houlton Sector,” said Chief Patrol Agent Juan G. Bernal. “Our primary mission is to protect America by securing the borders. Houlton Sector has a long tradition of doing just that and I look forward to contributing to that legacy.” Prior to his selection, Chief Bernal served as the Acting CPA

Border Patrol Agents Arrest Unlawful Migrant Wanted for First Degree Murder

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WESTVILLE, New York – U.S. Border Patrol Agents assigned to Swanton Sector arrested an individual wanted for First Degree Murder in Toronto, Canada. Luis Miguel Eucebio-Severino, 29, a citizen of the Dominican Republic, was arrested by Border Patrol following a concerned citizen's report near Westville, NY. On Friday, January 12, 2024, at approximately 8:00 a.m., Border Patrol received a concerned citizen's report of a person exiting a vehicle and running into a field. Following a brief search, assisted by a Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine helicopter, agents located the subject in

Border Patrol Thwarts Coordinated 4-Vehicle Border Rush in Hodgdon, Maine

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HODGDON, MAINE – On November 21, 2023, Border Patrol apprehended 20 Romanian nationals in Hodgdon, Maine after four vehicles were observed crossing the international boundary from Canada into the United States. Agents were alerted to illegal crossing at approximately 6:10 am, responding to the area and encountering the vehicles on Lincoln Road. Border Patrol was able to stop the vehicles by utilizing emergency equipment and the individuals were transported to Fort Fairfield Station for processing. “This incident is indicative of an overall rise in apprehensions witnessed here in Houlton Sector

Four Locals Arrested for Transporting Migrants After a Yola with over 50 Migrants Makes Landfall Near Isabela, Puerto Rico

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AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico –US Border Patrol agents arrested Monday four US citizens found transporting non-citizens during the search for a group of over 50 migrants which landed on makeshift vessel near Pozo Teodoro Beach in Isabela. Earlier in the morning, Border Patrol agents detected a vessel 6 miles north of Isabela. Agents notified Puerto Rico Police Department FURA marine Units and the United States Coast Guard who attempted to intercept the vessel at sea, however, the smuggling vessel failed to heave and made landfall. Border Patrol agents responded to area and were able to apprehend 26

Three recidivist migrants to be prosecuted after intercept in the Mona Passage

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico –US Border Patrol agents presented criminal complaints against three men from the Dominican Republic after they were found inside a makeshift “yola” vessel intercepted by an CBP Marine Unit within the Mona Passage trying to reach Puerto Rico on Sunday. Jairon Trinidad-Lopez, 40, Elvin Agueda-Simon, 36, and Jesus Bega-Fermin, 40, appeared Thursday before US Magistrate Judge Bruce McGiverin facing charges under title 8 United States Code, Section 1326, for attempting to reenter after a previous deportation for a conviction. “Our resolve is to be able to bring to justice

Houlton Sector Maine

This office provides law enforcement support for the State of Maine.

The Houlton Sector anchors the northeastern corner of our country's border with Canada and encompasses the entire State of Maine. The Border Patrol's main focus is controlling the border area in between the CBP Ports of Entry. Thank you for your interest in Houlton Sector and the security of our nation's borders.

New Orleans Sector Louisiana

Welcome to the New Orleans Sector! On behalf of the men and women of the Sector, thank you for your interest in us. Our mission is homeland security-nothing less than protecting our citizenry and our way of life from those that intend to do us harm. Homeland security is the duty of not only the law enforcement community, but every citizen of this country. Therefore, New Orleans Sector promotes partnerships with the law enforcement community and our citizens to enhance our collective efforts.

Grand Forks Sector North Dakota

The Grand Forks Sector is responsible for 861 miles of international border located along the northern portions of North Dakota (ND) and Minnesota (MN), of which 403 is land border and 458 is water boundary. Over 200 Border Patrol agents are permanently assigned to eight stations within the Sector.

Havre Sector Montana

This office provides law enforcement support for the states of Montana, Wyoming and Idaho.

This site provides Sector related information, including Sector operations, Sector contact information, where our stations are located, and news.

Buffalo Sector New York

This office provides law enforcement support for the states of New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. This site provides Sector-related information, including Sector operations, Sector contact information, and where our stations are located.