Texas Border Patrol Captures Three Fugitives Sought for Child Sex Offenses

Over the weekend, Texas border authorities detained three American citizens at three distinct border crossings, all in connection with child sex crimes. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) confirmed to Fox News Digital that these arrests took place at the ports of entry in Laredo, Del Rio, and Hidalgo.

Donald R. Kusser, the director of field operations for CBP’s Laredo Field Office, emphasized the significance of these arrests. “These three apprehensions in short succession highlight the critical role CBP plays in protecting the most vulnerable among us,” he stated, underscoring the agency’s commitment to safeguarding the community.

Among those arrested was Anthony Magana Mendoza, who was apprehended while attempting to cross the Anzalduas International Bridge in Mission, Texas. These actions by the CBP are a testament to their dedication to public safety and their cooperative efforts with other law enforcement agencies to ensure justice is served.

Kusser further elaborated on the agency’s mission, noting, “The apprehension of individuals wanted for heinous crimes, such as the sexual assault of a child or injury of a child, elderly, or disabled individual, underscores our dedication to public safety and our collaborative efforts with law enforcement partners to ensure justice is served and to protect our communities.”

“The apprehension of individuals wanted for heinous crimes, such as the sexual assault of a child or injury of a child, elderly, or disabled individual, underscores our dedication to public safety and our collaborative efforts with law enforcement partners to ensure justice is served and to protect our communities,” he added. 

The first arrest happened on Saturday at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge in Laredo. Rito Bueno, 64, was in a vehicle that was referred for a secondary inspection.

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection sign.  (Getty Images)

Once there, officers confirmed Bueno was wanted in Bexar County for aggravated sexual assault of a child. He was arrested and taken to the Webb County Jail. 

The next day, Anthony Magana Mendoza, 22, was at the Anzalduas International Bridge that connects Mission, Texas with Reynosa, Tamaulipas state, in Mexico when he was also referred for a second inspection. 

Authorities verified his identity and arrested Mendoza for an arrest warrant for alleged assault/injury to a child, elderly or disabled person.

Jose Kaleb Juarez, 19, was taken into custody at the Del Rio International Bridge upon border personnel there learning of his warrant for continuous sexual abuse of a child.