Watch CBS News

28-Year-Old Mexican Citizen Wanted For Rape Caught At Texas-Mexico Border 

LAREDO, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Port of Entry, detained a 28-year-old Mexican citizen wanted for rape out of the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Agents apprehended Jose Jorge Romanis Beltran on August 16 at the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge.

"Sexual violence can have serious psychological, emotional and physical effects on a survivor. CBP collaborates with other law enforcement agencies to bring those allegedly committing these offenses to justice," said Acting Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry.

A CBP officer processing traffic arriving from Mexico, referred Beltran for a secondary inspection. Subsequent biometric verification through law enforcement databases confirmed that Beltran had an outstanding felony warrant for rape strong-arm. A rape is considered "strong-arm" if the offender uses force without a weapon. The warrant was confirmed to be active. Beltran was turned over to the Webb County Sheriff's Office to await criminal proceedings.

 

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.