Calexico, California - U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Calexico station arrested a previously deported sex offender 18 miles east of the Calexico Port of Entry.

At approximately 7:30 p.m., agents observed a man walking north from the International Border fence.  Upon making contact with the man, agents determined that he was illegally present in the United States.  The man was placed under arrest and transported to the Calexico station for further processing.

Border Patrol agents conducted records checks which revealed the man, a 28-year-old Mexican national, was convicted of sexual battery and sentenced to one year confinement and 24 months probation in the State of Utah.  The man was previously removed from the United States on Sept. 13, 2006.

“I am proud of the great work Border Patrol agents demonstrated in stopping this previously deported convicted sex offender from further entry into the United States,” said Chief Patrol Agent Rodney S. Scott.  “Their actions have kept our communities safe.”

The man will be criminally prosecuted for Re-Entry After Removal as a convicted sex offender and is being held at the Imperial County Jail.

In fiscal year 2016, El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents have arrested nine convicted sex offenders attempting to re-enter the United States after removal.

The El Centro Sector’s Community Awareness Campaign is a simple and effective program to raise public awareness on the indicators of crime and other threats.  We encourage public and private sector employees to remain vigilant and play a key role in keeping our country safe.  Please report any suspicious activity to the Border Community Threat Hotline at 1-800-901-2003.