Laredo CBP officers apprehend fugitive sought for indecency with a child

LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Laredo Port of Entry officers detained one male wanted for an alleged sexual crime against a child.

“Due to the vigilance and dedication of our CBP officers, a fugitive wanted for this heinous crime is now in custody,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. “Their unwavering commitment to protecting our communities and upholding the law is a testament to their vital role in protecting our borders and ensuring justice is met.”

CBP officers escort a wanted person at a U.S. port of entry.

The fugitive apprehension occurred on Sunday, June 8 when CBP officers at the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge referred Osbaldo Gomez, a 34-year-old U.S. citizen for secondary inspection. After escorting the passenger to secondary, subsequent biometric verification through law enforcement databases confirmed that the subject had an outstanding felony warrant for indecency with a child by sexual contact, issued by the Laredo Police Department in Laredo, Texas. In Texas, indecency with a child by sexual contact is classified as a second-degree felony. Gomez was turned over to the Webb County Sheriff’s Office to await criminal proceedings.

The National Crime Information Center is a centralized automated database designed to share information among law enforcement agencies including outstanding warrants for a wide range of offenses. Based on information from NCIC, CBP officers have made previous arrests of individuals wanted for homicide, escape, money laundering, robbery, narcotics distribution, sexual child abuse, fraud, larceny, and military desertion. Criminal charges are merely allegations. Defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

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