MISSION, TX – According to a press release from Customs and Border Protection (CBP), CBP officers working at the Anzalduas International Bridge apprehended a 79-year-old fugitive who was wanted on an outstanding warrant for sexual abuse of a child.
On August 7th, Inocencio Garza De La Rosa reportedly came through the Anzalduas International Bridge while returning from Mexico, where CBP officers immediately took De La Rosa into custody following the discovery of the outstanding warrant.
De La Rosa, a Mexican national who is reportedly a lawful permanent resident based out of Robstown, Texas, had been a fugitive since July after the warrant for sexual abuse of a child was issued by authorities out of Euless, Texas. CBP officers transferred custody over to Mission Police upon the arrival of a local officer, with local authorities taking him to the local county jail pending extradition to Euless.
Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, who covers Port of Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas, issued the following statement regarding the apprehension of De La Rosa:
“CBP screens all travelers entering the United States. We are committed to bringing in those individuals to face criminal charges, especially those wanted for heinous crimes against children.”
If De La Rosa is convicted of the aforementioned offense, his status as a lawful permanent resident can face ramifications, including revocation.
Gregory Hoyt is a former contributor to outlets such as Law Enforcement Today and Red Voice Media, and current host of The Breakdown with Greg Hoyt. Based out of Sierra Vista, Arizona, Hoyt is a staunch and outspoken advocate of law enforcement and first responders, while also harboring the unique experience of having spent nearly 5 years in prison. Since then, he's used his unique perspective to offer support and commentary about the criminal justice system. When not working or combating bad ideas, Hoyt also leisurely studies economics, history, and law.