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Border Patrol’s Continued Collaboration With Mexican Authorities Leads to Homicide Suspect Arrest

Release Date
Wed, 09/04/2019

CALEXICO, Calif. – With the assistance of Office of Field Operations (OFO), Procuraduria General de Justicia del Estado (PGJE) and Instituto Nacional de Migracion (INAMI), Border Patrol agents assigned to the El Centro Sector Foreign Operations Branch (FOB) identified and arrested a man who is a homicide suspect wanted by Mexican officials in Mexicali, Baja California early Tuesday morning.

The incident occurred at approximately 1 a.m., when a person of interest had presented himself for admission to the Calexico Downtown West Port of Entry. The man presented a valid B1/B2 Visa at the time of inspection.

With the assistance of Office of Field Operations (OFO), Procuraduria General de Justicia del Estado (PGJE) and Instituto Nacional de Migracion (INAMI).  Border Patrol agents assigned to the El Centro Sector Foreign Operations Branch (FOB) identified and arrested a man who is a homicide suspect wanted by Mexican officials in Mexicali, Baja California early Tuesday morning.The man was identified as Edgar Reynoso-Cervantes, a 30-year-old Mexican national wanted by the PGJE as a suspect in a homicide out of Mexicali, Baja California.  At this time, FOB made the proper arrangements with Mexican authorities for turning over custody of the suspect to INAMI.

“This is a great example of the strong working relationships that our FOB agents have created and continue to expand on with the authorities in Mexico,” said Acting Chief Patrol Agent Ryan J. Scudder. “This man thought he could slip into our communities undetected but the agencies involved in the arrest wouldn’t let it happen on their watch.”

“Partnerships with local and international law enforcement agencies are crucial to bringing fugitives to justice and creating a safer environment on both sides of the border,’’ said Sergio Beltran, Officer in Charge at the Calexico port of entry.  “As demonstrated by this arrest, CBP officers continue to be diligent in their law enforcement and national security missions.’’

Reynoso’s B1/B2 visa was revoked and he was turned over to Mexican authorities without incident.

Last Modified: Feb 03, 2021