Smuggler Busted with 24 Migrants in 100-Degree Box Truck
Border Patrol agents in the Laredo Sector found 24 migrants locked in a 100-degree box truck. The agents made the discovery at an inland immigration checkpoint.
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Three Border Patrol Agents Assaulted in Five Days
Illegal aliens assaulted three El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents in separated incidents over a five-day period. The agents did not sustain major injuries during the attacks.
Remains of 5 Deceased Migrants Found in Texas near Border
Border Patrol agents and Texas sheriff's deputies recovered the remains of five migrants who died after being abandoned by their smugglers near the U.S. border with Mexico.
REPORT: Catch and Release Continues Along Arizona Border
Local charity groups in southern Arizona report that "huge groups" of migrants recently apprehended by Border Patrol agents are being released into their care.
Trump Admin Releasing Hundreds of Central American Migrants into U.S.
Local charity groups in southern Arizona report that "huge groups" of migrants recently apprehended by Border Patrol agents are being released into their care.
Illegal Immigrant Allegedly Kicks Border Patrol Agent in Head During Arrest
An illegal immigrant allegedly kicked a U.S. Border Patrol agent in the head during an arrest.
MS-13 Gang Member Apprehensions this Year up 244 Percent, Says Border Patrol Sector Chief
During a recent interview with Breitbart Texas Editor-in-Chief Brandon Darby, Rio Grande Valley (RGV) Sector Chief Manuel Padilla, Jr. reported an increase in the arrest of MS-13 gang members well in excess of 200 percent.
WATCH -- Border Patrol Sector Chief: Criminals Exploit 'Loopholes' in Immigration System
The chief Border Patrol official responsible for securing the busiest sector for illegal crossings says Congress must act to close loopholes that criminals are exploiting to bring families and unaccompanied minors into South Texas.
REPORT: Apprehension of Indian Migrants Nearly Triples in FY2018
Federal officials arrested approximately 9,000 Indian migrants who entered the U.S. illegally during Fiscal Year 2018. This is nearly triplethe number apprehended during the previous year.
Migrant Families, Minors Crossing AZ Border Nearly Doubles 2017 Reports
Border Patrol agents in Arizona witnessed a near doubling in the number of migrant families and unaccompanied minors who are illegally crossing the border and putting their lives at risk in the desert.
Border Patrol Arrests of MS-13 Gangsters Up 50 Percent in 2018
The numberof MS-13 gang members arrested by U.S. Border Patrol agents increased nearly 50 percent so far this year when compared to all of Fiscal Year 2017.
WATCH: Border Wall Construction Underway in El Paso
A video released this week shows the opening stages of a construction project in El Paso, Texas, ordered by President Donald Trump. The project is replacing a four-mile segment of fencing with upgraded wall technology.
Assault Incidents Against Border Patrol Agents Up 18 Percent in 2018
Border Patrol agents continue to be the most assaulted of federal law enforcement officers, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This fiscal year (through August 31), Border Patrol agents became victims of assault 619 times.
Previously Deported Rapist Arrested for Illegal Re-Entry in Arizona
Border Patrol agents in Arizona arrested a previously deported rapist after he illegally re-entered the U.S. from Mexico. Immigration officials deported the Salvadoran national in 2013 following a conviction in New York for second-degree rape.
Border Patrol Agents in Texas Town Apprehend 300 Migrants in One Day
Border Patrol officials in the Rio Grande Valley Sector say they are being "inundated" with large groups of migrant families and unaccompanied minors. In one day, they apprehended nearly 3o0 in a small border area near Granjeno, Texas.
Texas Daycare Owner Drugged Kids, Tied Them in Closet, Say Police
A Dallas-area daycare owner is facing nine counts of child endangerment after local police say she tied children in car seats, locked them in a closet, and possibly gave them unnecessary medication for sedation purposes.
Report: Border Wall Prototypes Breached, Broken During Tests
Initial tests of President Donald Trump's border wall prototypes show the structures fail to meet the "non penetrable" criteria, according to a government report. Study crews were able to breach a wall and in at least one case, make a prototype unstable.
Human Smugglers Leave Migrants to Die in California Desert
Human smugglers abandoned three migrants in the Southern California desert, leaving them to die. In two separate incidents, two migrants died and Border Patrol agents managed to rescue a pregnant woman.
REPORT: Texas Sheriff Arrests Border Patrol Agent as Alleged Serial Killer
A Texas sheriff arrested a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Laredo and alleges he killed four women and abducted a fifth.
Arizona Border Patrol Agents Spot 188 Migrants in 33 Hours
Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents arrested nearly 200 migrants, including families and unaccompanied minors, during a 33-hour period after they illegally crossed from Mexico. The sector has witnessed an increase of more than 100 percent of migrants attempting to make the dangerous trek across the Arizona desert.
47 Migrants Found in Tractor-Trailer After Border Patrol Chase
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents rescued 47 migrants from a locked tractor-trailer after the driver led the agents on a pursuit when he failed to stop for inspection at a checkpoint.
Human Smugglers Arrested at California Checkpoints Increase This Year by 200%
El Centro Sector Border Patrol officials report a more than 200 percent increase in the number of human smuggling cases from immigration inspections at checkpoints in Southern California this fiscal year.
Texas Sheriff Seizes Guns, Roosters in Suspected Cartel-Connected Meth House
An East Texas sheriff seized drugs, guns, roosters, and dogs during a pre-dawn raid of a rundown house with possible connections to a Mexican drug cartel. The seizures followed the discovery of drugs being smuggled to county jail inmates performing outside-the-jail work duties.ates on outside work tasks.
Armed Arizona Mom Took Her Kids on Human Smuggling Run, Say Feds
An Arizona mother, armed with a sidearm, took four children along for a human smuggling ride Sunday evening. The woman appeared to use three of her own children and a 5-year-old nephew as cover while she allegedly attempted to smuggle an illegal immigrant through a Border Patrol inspection checkpoint.
Man Yells 'High Treason' After Allegedly Ramming Truck into Texas TV Studio
A man is in custody after he rammed his Dodge pickup truck into the Dallas Fox affiliate TV studio on Tuesday morning. An employee said the man began yelling "high treason" as he threw papers around the area and left a couple of suspicious packages.
Shackled 'Doorbell Woman' Found Safe -- Assaulted, Escaped After Boyfriend Committed Suicide
A woman who woke up a Texas lakeside community by ringing doorbells at 3 a.m. has been found safe. A Ring doorbell camera captured an image of the woman with shackled wrists as she approached the home of one of the neighbors.
Another Deceased Migrant Found on South Texas Ranch
Border Patrol agents from the Laredo Sector received a call from the Webb County Sheriff's Office about a deceased migrant found on a ranch near the Texas border with Mexico.
MS-13 Mother and Child Arrested near South Texas Border
Border Patrol agents in the Rio Grande Valley Sector arrested several Salvadoran nationals who illegally crossed the border from Mexico. They were identified as members of the hyperviolent transnational criminal gang known as Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13).
Border Patrol Agents Find Dead Migrant Abandoned by Smugglers
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents found the body of a deceased migrant after he was abandoned by human smugglers near Freer, Texas.
PHOTOS: Large Groups of Families, Unaccompanied Minors Continue to Cross into South Texas
Border Patrol agents in the Rio Grande Valley Sector continue to encounter large groups of migrants coming across the open border between Mexico and the U.S. The groups frequently consist of unaccompanied minors and family units.
MS-13 Member, Child Sex Predators Arrested at Arizona Border
Border Patrol agents in the Tucson Sector arrested two previously deported child sex offenders and an MS-13 member after they attempted to illegally re-enter the U.S. in Arizona.
Border Patrol Agent Assaulted near South Texas Border
An illegal immigrant allegedly assaulted a U.S. Border Patrol agent from the Rio Grande Valley Sector in an apparent effort to avoid arrest for unlawfully crossing the border from Mexico.
Border Patrol Agents Find Deceased Migrant, Rescue Two Others
Border Patrol agents assigned to the Rio Grande Valley Sector rescued two migrants who had become lost on ranches near the Texas border with Mexico. In a separate incident, agents recovered the body of a migrant who drowned while attempting to cross the river.
54 Guatemalan Nationals Arrested at Texas Border
Border Patrol agents assigned to the Rio Grande Valley Sector arrested a large group of migrants on Tuesday afternoon. The group included men, women, and children from Guatemala.
Border Patrol Agents Arrest MS-13 Member in Smuggling Attempt
Border Patrol agents assigned to the Falfurrias Checkpoint foiled a human smuggling attempt and discovered a member of the hyperviolent MS-13 gang. The smuggler's cargo included eight illegal immigrants concealed in a pickup truck.
5 Migrants Found Dead in Texas After Illegally Crossing Border
Border Patrol agents assigned to the Rio Grande Valley Sector assisted in the recovery of five deceased migrants between Friday and Sunday. More than 80 migrants have died this year in this one sector after illegally crossing the border.
ICE Arrests 45 in Houston Area During 'At-Large Criminal' Roundup
HOUSTON, Texas -- Federal officers arrested 45 illegal immigrants in the Houston area during a five-day operation. Forty-two had previous criminal convictions and 15 were previously deported.
Border Patrol Agents Find 27 Migrants Locked in Rental Trucks
Border Patrol agents assigned to the Falfurrias Checkpoint found 27 migrants locked in the back of two commercial rental trucks in separate incidents this week. The smuggled include at least one unaccompanied minor.
PHOTOS: National Guard, Border Patrol Crack Down on Smuggling
Photos released by U.S. Border Patrol provide insight into the role National Guard aircrews are playing to secure the southwestern border with Mexico. Operation Guardian Support reportedly assists in reducing the time needed to arrest smugglers and run rescue operations.
Border Patrol Arrests Fugitive Eritrean Sex Offender Attempting to Enter Daycare
Border Patrol agents assigned to the Detroit Station arrested an illegal alien from Eritrea after he attempted to gain entry to a church's childcare facility. The Eritrean national is a convicted sex offender and a fugitive, officials stated.
Smuggler Uses EMS Vehicle to Sneak Illegal Immigrants Through Texas Checkpoint
Border Patrol agents assigned to the Falfurrias checkpoint stopped a human smuggler from successfully using an emergency services vehicle to smuggle illegal immigrants into the U.S. interior.
July Arrests of Migrant Families at Border Up 173 Percent over 2017
The U.S. immigration system saw a 173 percent increase in migrant family units illegally crossing the border in July over last year. The apprehension of Family Unit Aliens (FMUA) fell slightly from June to July but remains at Obama-era levels.
Two MS-13 Members Busted in Texas near Border
Border Patrol agents in South Texas arrested two MS-13 gang members after they illegally entered the U.S. One admitted to serving time in a Salvadoran prison for a double murder-related conviction.
Illegal Border Crossings Drop for Second Month Following 'Zero Tolerance'
The apprehension of illegal border crossers dropped in July by eight percent compared to the previous month, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials reported.
National Guard Aids in Arrest of Illegal Border Crossers in Arizona
Arizona National Guard UH-60 helicopter aircrews came to the assistance of Tucson Sector Border Patrol agents searching a mountainous area for migrants who crossed the border illegally.
MS-13 Members, Criminal Child Sex Offenders Busted near Texas Border
Border Patrol agents assigned to the Rio Grande Valley Sector stopped five dangerous gang members from successfully moving into the U.S. interior. The agents also stopped two previously deported child sex offenders.
Texas District Accepts Donated AR-15 Rifles Following Shooting
A Texas school district that suffered a mass shooting earlier this year announced it will accept a donation of AR-15 rifles, accessories, training, and ammunition for its police department.
Border Patrol Agent Assaulted by Mexican Migrant at Border
An illegal alien from Mexico assaulted a U.S. Border Patrol agent after he illegally crossed the border in South Texas.
One Migrant Died, Others Rescued in Scorching Texas Heat
Border Patrol agents rescued seven illegal immigrants from suffering a painful death at the hands of the current Texas summer heatwave. Unfortunately, one migrant died after being taken to an area hospital.
WATCH: Texas Lawn Company Gets 'Death Threats' for Slogan Promoting Legal Workers
A Carrollton, Texas, business owner is reportedly receiving death threats after business cards surfaced that promote a legally operated lawn-care service. At least one person expressed concern about a "Your Alternative to Illegal Lawn Services" slogan.
Texas Woman Arrested for Allegedly Mailing Meth to Imprisoned Capital Murderer
A Texas woman ended up in jail after she allegedly attempted to mail a package containing methamphetamine to an imprisoned capital murderer.
One Migrant Dead, 3 Rescued After Human Smugglers Abandon Them in South Texas
Border Patrol agents in South Texas attempted to rescue four illegal immigrants after they were abandoned on a ranch near the border town of Laredo. One of the migrants died before he could be transported to a hospital.
Disrupted Human Smuggling Operations Net 26 Illegal Immigrants in Arizona
Border Patrol agents in the Yuma Sector arrested 26 illegal immigrants and a human smuggler as they disrupted two separate operations.
Migrant Dies in Sanctuary California After Smuggler Abandons Him
Human smugglers abandoned a pair of illegal immigrants in the sweltering heat of the southern California desert and left them to die. Border Patrol agents were unable to save the life of one man after he collapsed.
Border Patrol Agents Rescue Mother, Child Abandoned by Human Smuggler
Border Patrol agents in the Laredo Sector rescued a Honduran woman and her young son after human smugglers abandoned them in the South Texas heat with little food and water.
Texas Cops Find Decomposed Infant’s Remains in Trunk During Drug Raid
Sheriff's deputies in San Antonio, Texas, found the remains of a baby hidden in a trunk during a search of a suspected drug house.
Texas Mother Arrested for Selling Her Son, Say Police
A woman in Corpus Christi, Texas, is in jail after police say she sold her seven-year-old son to two men. She was also allegedly in the process of selling two other children when police intervened.
'Asylum Seeking' Honduran Couple Arrested for Alleged Human Smuggling Attempt
Border Patrol agents arrested a Honduran couple who are in the U.S. while waiting for an asylum hearing for allegedly smuggling a group of illegal immigrants and their coyote.
Border Patrol Arrests Gang Members, Child Molesters in South Texas
Border Patrol agents in the Rio Grande Valley Sector stopped five illegal immigrants from successfully making their way back into the U.S. The agents arrested two 18th Street gang members, two child molesters, and a man previously charged with felony sexual contact.
Refugees, Children Injured in Boise Mass Stabbing Attack, Suspect Arrested
A knife-wielding attacker left nine people, including six children, injuredin an apartment complex in Boise, Idaho, that is home to many refugees. At least four of the victims sustained life-threatening injuries.
Texas Non-Profit Migrant Children Shelter CEO Draws $1.5M Salary, Say Media Reports
The founder and CEO of a 30-year-old Texas non-profit group tasked with housing illegal immigrant children is being challenged by media outlets for allegedly taking a $1.5 million salary in 2016 (latest report available).
Border Patrol Rescues Four Migrants in South Texas as Four Others Die
Border Patrol agents in the Rio Grande Valley Sector saved the lives of four illegal immigrants this week. Unfortunately, four other migrants died during human smuggling operations in South Texas.
Philadelphia Releases Criminal Illegal Immigrant into City Despite Federal Warrant
Philadelphia officials released a criminal illegal immigrant who had previously been deported despite a warrant issued by a U.S. District Court judge. The officials released the man with a long list of violent charges when immigration officers provided a detainer and warrant.
Fentanyl-Laced Flyers Placed on Texas Police Windshields -- One Deputy Exposed
A sergeant in the Harris County Sheriff's Office in Houston was treated for exposure to fentanyl after he touched a flyer left on the windshield of his car.
7-Year-Old Unaccompanied Migrant Found with Smuggler in Texas -- 80 Miles from Border
Border Patrol agents in South Texas found a 7-year-old unaccompanied minor in the custody of a human smuggler 80 miles north of the Texas-Mexico border.
Border Patrol Agents Seize Half-Ton of Marijuana in Texas
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents seized more than a half-ton of marijuana in two separate incidents along the Rio Grande River border with Mexico.
Border Patrol Agents Rescue Pregnant Migrant from Rio Grande
Border Patrol agents in Texas rescued a pregnant woman from the Rio Grande River after she failed in her attempt to illegally cross from Mexico.
Border Patrol Agents Rescue Injured Migrant from Train Top
Border Patrol agents in New Mexico received a frantic 911 call from an illegal immigrant who was injured and trapped on top of a moving train.
Separating Families 'Not New,' Says Veteran Border Patrol Agent
A 22-year veteran Border Patrol agent says the only thing that is new about the separation of families is the number of separations.
Underage Pregnant Girl, 1-Yr-Old Child Among 57 Migrants Rescued in Arizona Desert
An underage pregnant girl and a 1-year-old child were among a group of 36 minor and 21 adult migrants rescued in the 108-degree heat of the Arizona desert after they illegally crossed the border from Mexico.
Border Patrol Agents Seize $1 Million in Heroin at NM Checkpoint
Border Patrol agents in New Mexico seized more than $1 million worth of heroin at an immigration checkpoint located in southern New Mexico. Agents discovered the drugs after a K-9 agent alerted to the possible presence of an illegal substance.
Texas Cops: Mom Tried to Sell 8-Year-Old Daughter for Sex
Texas cops arrested a mother for allegedly attempting to sell her eight-year-old daughter for sex - for $100. The woman made arrangements online with a man from Nebraska.
ICE: Large Weapons Cache Seized En Route to Mexico
Federal law enforcement officials say a large weapons cache seized in the Texas border town of Laredo was likely heading to Mexico. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents and other law enforcement agencies teamed up to stop a large quantity of semi-automatic weapons, ammunition, and ballistic armor from being smuggled to Mexican drug cartels in Nuevo Laredo.
Fake News: Iconic Crying Migrant Girl Was Never Separated from Mother, Says Father
The father of the tearful two-year-old Honduran girl who became theface of the “family separation” news coveragesays that his young daughter was never actually separated from her mother when caught by U.S.
National Border Patrol Council Labels Peter Fonda as ‘Domestic Terrorist’
Leaders of the National Border Patrol Council (NBPC) said actor Peter Fonda is "a domestic terrorist."
Migrant Boy Left to Die on Border After Parent's Smuggler Abandons Him
Federal agents found a 6-year-old boy abandoned at the Arizona borderwith Mexico by a human smuggler arranged by his parents. Federal officials must decide what to do with a young boy whose parents placed him in a life-threatening situation to have him join them in the United States.
Texas Sheriff Stops Off-Duty Deputies from Protecting Migrant Children's Shelter
A sheriff in far-West Texas ordered his deputies not to accept off-duty work requests to protect a children's shelter operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Trump vs. Obama: Two Approaches to Migrant Families and Minors
Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump were both faced with the issue of unaccompanied minors and family units following the passage of a law by a Democrat-controlled Congress and signed by President George W.
Democrat Texas State Senator Resigns Following Convictions
A Democrat State Senator finally resigned his seat in the Texas Legislature following 11 federal convictions for fraud and bribery. The Senator delayed his resignation until days before a sentencing hearing where he could face decades in prison.
Rescued Migrant Woman Was Not Mother of Children She Brought Across Border
Border Patrol agents rescued a woman traveling with three children not her own after they became stranded in the middle of the Rio Grande River border with Mexico.
Human Smugglers Kill 5 Migrants in Texas Rollover Crash
A human smuggling operation involving at least three vehicles left five illegal immigrants dead after one of the cars crashed while attempting to flee Texas sheriff's deputies and Border Patrol agents.
Border Patrol Agents Rescue Migrant Abandoned Without Water
Border Patrol agents assigned to the Laredo Sector rescued an illegal immigrant abandoned on a ranch without water.
5 Migrants Killed in Possible Human Smuggling Rollover Crash
Five people who may have been illegal immigrants died on Sunday following a rollover crash in Big Wells, Texas. The crash appears to be connected to a human smuggling effort.
Human Stash House Raided in Texas Border Town
Immigration agents teamed up with Border Patrol agents and Eagle Pass Police Department officer to remove 47 illegal immigrants from a stash house located near the Mexican border.
Laredo Sector Agents Apprehend More Bangladeshi, Brazilian Migrants near Border
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents arrested eight more Bangladeshi nationals after they illegally crossed the border into Texas. This brings the total number of Bangladeshi nationals arrested this fiscal year in the Laredo Sector alone to 322.
Drug Smuggler Dies in Crash While Fleeing Border Patrol Agents
A drug smuggler died in a rollover crash near Laredo, Texas, while attempting to flee from Border Patrol agents. Agents found five large bundles of marijuana inside the SUV following the June 14th crash.
Border Patrol Agents Rescue Seven from Rio Grande River
Del Rio Sector Border Patrol agents battled strong currents and high water to rescue seven illegal immigrants left stranded in the middle of the Rio Grande River.
Tucson Border Patrol Agent Attacked by Multiple Assailants, Says Sector Chief
The Border Patrol agent shot on Tuesday was attacked by "multiple assailants," Tucson Sector officials stated. An update released Wednesday by the sector chief confirms much of the original reporting from Tuesday by Breitbart Texas.
WATCH: Texas Cops Find 55 Migrants, Children Smuggled in Tractor-Trailer
Texas and U.S. law enforcement officials in San Antonio, Texas, found a group of illegal immigrants being smuggled in the back of a tractor-trailer. Human smugglers transported the migrants in an air-conditioned trailer which prevented any serious injury or illness.
Migrant Rescues, Deaths Rise Along Texas Border
The approaching summer heat in South Texas is causing an increase in demand for Border Patrol search and rescue resources. Agents in the Rio Grande Valley and Del Rio Sectors are seeing more situations where migrants are placed in danger by cartel-connected human smugglers.
159 Migrants Found in Four South Texas Stash Houses
Border Patrol Agents teamed up with local, state, and other federal law enforcement partners to shut down four human smuggling stash houses in South Texas. The raids over a two-day period resulted in the apprehension of 159 illegal immigrants.
Border Patrol Agents Seize $2.5M in Cocaine in South Texas
Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol agents discovered more than $2.5 million in cocaine at a checkpoint located about 80 miles north of the Texas-Mexico border.
306 Bangladeshis Arrested in Single Texas Border Sector This Year
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents arrested nine more Bangladeshi nationals last week. This brings the total number of Bangladeshi migrants arrested in the Laredo Sector this fiscal year to more than 300.
Texas Cops Escort Daughter of Fallen Officer to Graduation
A group of San Antonio law enforcement officers honored a fallen police officer by escorting her to her high school graduation on Saturday. The young woman was a toddler when her father, a San Antonio Police Officer was killed in December 2001 by a suspected drunk driver.
Cheerleading Coach Gets 6 Years for Sex with Teenage Boy While Pregnant
A Texas judge handed down a 6-year prison sentence to a female cheerleading coach who pleaded guilty to having sex with a 15-year-old boy while she was pregnant.
NM Man May Flee to Mexico After Fracturing Toddler's Skull, Say Police
New Mexico State Police investigators are searching for a man accused of injuring his child so badly that he is not expected to live. Police believe the man may be attempting to flee to Mexico to avoid prosecution.
Cross-Border Cooperation Leads to Bust of Mexican Human Smuggling Stash House
Cross-border cooperation between Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents and Mexican law enforcement officials led to the rescue of 24 migrants being held in a stash house in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico.
Border Patrols Agents Save Dehydrated Migrants on Texas Ranches
Quick responses from Laredo Sector Border Patrol rescue teams resulted in the saving of two lost migrants' lives after their human smugglers abandoned them without water. The incidents occurred over a two-day period on ranches near Laredo and Hebbronville.
Previously Deported Salvadoran Runs Over Ex-Girlfriend 3 Times, Say Officials
Police in Houston, Texas, released video that shows the lead-up to a man allegedly running over his ex-girlfriend three times, leaving her dead in the street. Officers say the man, a previously deported Salvadoran illegal immigrant, also ran over three men who were standing near her at the time.
Border Patrol Agents Rescue 50 from Dangerous Human Smuggling Conditions
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents rescued more than 50 migrants from dangerous conditions in three separate incidents. Two involved packing migrants amidst cargo inside a tractor-trailer while the third involved 13 people stuffed in an SUV.