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Border Patrol Agents Arrest Convicted Sex Offender

Release Date
Wed, 06/08/2022

DEL RIO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Brackettville Station apprehended a convicted sex offender, June 3.

Agents encountered Marvin Alexander Clavel, 39, a citizen of Guatemala, shortly after he illegally entered the United States by crossing the Rio Grande River.

During processing at the Brackettville Station, records checks revealed that in August 2007, Clavel was convicted of Lewd or Lascivious Act with a Minor in California and was sentenced to eight years in prison. Clavel was ordered removed from the United States was in December 2013.

As a convicted felon, he faces a charge of 8 USC § 1326 – re-entry after deportation.

During fiscal year 2022, Oct. 1, 2021, through April 30, 2022, Del Rio Sector agents have encountered more than 1,269 criminal migrants.

To report suspicious activity, call the Del Rio Sector’s toll-free number at 1-866-511-8727.

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between official ports of entry. CBP is charged with securing the borders of the United States while enforcing hundreds of laws and facilitating lawful trade and travel.

Last Modified: Jun 08, 2022