El Centro Border Patrol agents arrest convicted murderer in California

Previously deported Sureños-13 gang member faces federal prosecution

INDIO, Calif. - On May 4, U.S. Border Patrol agents from the El Centro Sector arrested a previously deported illegal criminal alien Mexican in Indio who has a violent criminal history, including a conviction for second-degree murder.

Agents from the Indio Station arrested a documented Sureños-13 gang member outside the John J. Benoit Detention Center after local authorities honored an immigration detainer and turned him over to the agents after serving 12 years for the second -degree murder conviction.

In addition to the murder conviction, the gang member has an extensive criminal history including being a felon in possession of a firearm, taking a vehicle without consent, battery and providing false identification to a peace officer. He is facing federal prosecution for reentry after deportation.

"This is a prime example of the great strides local, state, and federal law enforcement can deliver to the American public in terms of safety when common sense cooperation exists," said El Centro Sector Acting Chief Patrol Agent Daniel I. Parra. "Honoring federal detainers, such as in this case, make our communities safer."

Under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, the dedicated men and women of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, alongside our law enforcement partners, have arrested and removed thousands of criminal aliens from the country-including gang members, rapists, kidnappers, and drug traffickers-to make our communities safer.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is America's frontline: the nation's largest law enforcement organization and the world's first unified border management agency. The 69,000+ men and women of CBP protect America on the ground, in the air, and on the seas. We enforce safe, lawful travel and trade and ensure our country's economic prosperity. We enhance the nation's security through innovation, intelligence, collaboration, and trust.

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• Criminal Alien
• U.S. Border Patrol