BALTIMORE — U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations at Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport arrested a U.S. citizen on Jan. 2, who was wanted by the Hamilton County, Tenn. Sheriff’s Office for passing bad checks (felony).
Regina Anne Blount-Williams of Memphis arrived on a flight from the Dominican Republic. CBP officers determined Blount-Williams to be subject to a warrant of arrest issued by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office for passing bad checks. The officers verified the validity of the warrant and confirmed extradition. Blount-Williams was arrested by CBP and turned over to Maryland Transportation Authority Police for extradition.
“CBP is committed to facilitating legitimate travel; however we stand ever vigilant in intercepting those travelers that our laws identify as needing further scrutiny,” said Dianna Bowman CBP area port director for the Port of Baltimore.
CBP conducts inspection operations and intercepts currency, weapons, prohibited agriculture products and other illicit items, and on average arrests 22 wanted persons a day at U. S. ports of entry nationwide.
Travelers are encouraged to visit CBP’s Travel website to learn rules governing travel to and from the U.S.