KSWT - News - On the Border

Drug tunnel found in Mexicali

Stephanie Sanchez — Mon, 7 Jan 2013 20:13:00 EST

Mexican police found a partially constructed drug tunnel near the U.S. border in Mexicali.

Yuma sector border patrol agent indicted on drug charges

Stephanie Sanchez — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 19:20:00 EST

A Yuma sector border patrol agent is indicted on charges of smuggling marijuana. 25-year old Aaron Anaya is currently in jail awaiting trial.

Phoenix hospital accused of forcing leukemia girl to stay

Stephanie Sanchez — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 19:34:00 EST

In an exclusive interview with KSWT News 13, Norma Bracamontes lashes out at the Phoenix hospital accusing them of refusing to release Emily because she did not have health insurance.

Missing Arizona leukemia girl found safe in Mexico

Stephanie Sanchez — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 18:51:00 EST

KSWT News 13 has located the missing 11-year old girl with leukemia who disappeared from the Phoenix Children's Hospital last month.

Yuma Border patrol agent arrested for marijuana smuggling

Stephanie Sanchez — Tue, 4 Dec 2012 20:49:00 EST

A Yuma sector Border Patrol agent is arrested for smuggling pot across the U.S. Mexico border.

Border fence near Andrade port of entry still missing piece

Stephanie Sanchez — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:22:00 EST

Its been four months and the border fence is still missing a 114 foot piece of steel. However, Yuma Sector Border Patrol has beefed up security in the area.

Domestic violence coalition discuss resources available for victims

Stephanie Sanchez — Mon, 5 Nov 2012 18:59:00 EST

From victim's rights to how to file a police report, as well as how to identify someone who may secretly be a victim of abuse is the goal of the domestic violence coalition in San Luis.

ATF says they have no work for them in Yuma County

Stephanie Sanchez — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:42:00 EDT

A local office for the bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is no longer servicing the area. Officials said the cases are now being taken care of by another office.

San Luis port of entry extends SENTRI lane hours

Stephanie Sanchez — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 21:09:00 EDT

Travelers using the San Luis Port of Entry SENTRI lane will get a little extra time to cross the international border on weekends.

Human smuggling attempt stopped in Calexico

Stephanie Sanchez — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 20:22:00 EDT

Two men are behind bars for allegedly attempting to smuggle six people into the United States near the international border in Calexico.

Four police cars burned in the Desert Southwest

Stephanie Sanchez — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 21:14:00 EDT

Authorities said the police cars were set on fire with gasoline early this morning. The fires were set in different areas of the city.

Former CBP officer found guilty of conspiracy and bribery

Stephanie Sanchez — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 20:22:00 EDT

A former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer is found guilty of conspiracy and bribery.

Severed pig heads dumped outside Mexicali Police Department

Stephanie Sanchez — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:41:00 EDT

Two severed pig heads were left outside a Mexicali's state police sub-station Wednesday morning.

Drug tunnel found in San Luis being filled with concrete

Stephanie Sanchez — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:24:00 EDT

A drug tunnel discovered last month near a shopping center in San Luis is now being filled with concrete.

Two separate shootings near Calexico Port of Entry

Stephanie Sanchez — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 23:27:00 EDT

One incident happened Monday morning after El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents chased a car allegedly involved in an illegal immigrant smuggling attempt.

U.S. Border Patrol El Centro sector seize meth valued $700,000

Stephanie Sanchez — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 02:07:00 EDT

U.S. Border patrol agents assigned to the Indio station seized more than $700,000 worth of meth at the Highway 86 border patrol checkpoint near Indio.

Heat related illnesses reported at San Luis Port prompt concerns

Stephanie Sanchez — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 00:28:00 EDT

The long wait in hot temperatures is causing some border crossers to faint at the San Luis port of entry pedestrian lane.

Temporary fixture set at collapsed border fence in Andrade

Stephanie Sanchez — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 20:26:00 EDT

U.S. Border Patrol officials said they are still discussing the most innovative and most efficient way to repair the section of border fence which collapsed near the Algodones Port of Entry.

Border Patrol Donates 10 Thousand Pounds of Food

Fri, 3 Aug 2012 18:48:00 EDT

Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents collect more than 10,000 pounds of food for distribution to local food banks. Yuma and Blythe food banks will distribute approximately 5 tons of food supply, equivalent to 7,700 meals.

Collapsed Section of U.S/Mex Border near Algodones being Rebuilt

Karen Castro — Wed, 1 Aug 2012 13:57:00 EDT

ANDRADE, CA - Construction workers are making progress on the section of the U.S-Mexico border fence that collapsed last week near the Algodones Port of Entry. Yuma Border Patrol officials say that workers were hired by U.S Army Corp of Engineers and have been working in clearing and rebuilding the damaged area.

Wake & viewing services held for prominent San Luis business manager

Stephanie Sanchez — Wed, 1 Aug 2012 00:53:00 EDT

Family and friends gathered at Cesar Chavez Cultural Center in San Luis for the wake and viewing services of a prominent local business manager.

Two people shot while waiting to cross Mexicali/ Calexico border, one person arrested

Jennifer Jones — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 20:23:00 EDT

Police say two people are in stable condition after being shot at while waiting in line to cross into the U.S. from Mexico.

Global Entry Now in San Diego Airport

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 15:49:00 EDT

If you travel internationally out of San Diego there is a new system in place to help speed the process. U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority unveil new Global Entry kiosks at the international arrivals area of the San Diego International Airport Tuesday.

Section of border fence near Los Algodones is now complete

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 03:45:00 EDT

A 114-foot section of the border fence that collapsed near Los Algodones nearly nine months ago has finally been fixed.

Woman busted with cocaine and meth at port of entry

Lucy Valencia — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:04:00 EDT

A San Luis woman is busted for trying to smuggle meth and cocaine through the San Luis Port of Entry.

Man tries to smuggle more than $500,000 worth of cocaine into U.S. from Mexico

Lucy Valencia — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:31:00 EDT

A Yuma man is busted for trying to smuggle more than $500,000 worth of cocaine into the United States from Mexico.

Woman caught with heroin in purse and pot hidden in car's bumper

Lucy Valencia — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:00:00 EDT

A woman was arrested Wednesday for attempting to smuggle heroin and marijuana.

Border patrol agents rescue 3 people and arrest gang member

Lucy Valencia — Mon, 1 Apr 2013 20:04:00 EDT

El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents had a busy weekend.

Border patrol busts truck driver trying to smuggle 7 people into U.S.

Lucy Valencia — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:57:00 EDT

Border Patrol busted a truck driver with seven Mexican citizens hiding within a load of chilled watermelons in the trailer.

Sen. Flake tours San Luis border; promotes immigration reform

Karen Castro — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:29:00 EDT

For the first time since winning the November election, U.S. Senator Jeff Flake visited Yuma. He made two pit stops where the main focus of discussion was comprehensive immigration reform. He met with Yuma County Board of Supervisors and with agents near the San Luis Port of Entry.

Yuma Border Patrol training two K9 pups

Karen Castro — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:37:00 EDT

YUMA, AZ - The Yuma Sector Border Patrol Station is stepping up its efforts to catch more drug smugglers. Agents are turning to man's best friend, two canine pups who are now in training. Border patrol says four month old siblings Kala and Kirpy will go through rigorous training in the coming months where they'll be exposed to the environment, including the Colorado River, so they'll know what to sniff out once they're out on patrol.

Border Patrol agents bust bus passenger with meth strapped to his thighs

Lucy Valencia — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 20:17:00 EDT

Border Patrol agents busted a bus passenger with 3.1 pounds of meth strapped to his inner thighs at the checkpoint on Highway 86 near Salton City.

Border patrol agents face cuts up to 40%

Felicia Martinez — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:45:00 EDT

The border patrol union in El Centro says a cut in pay for agents means a decline in border security.

Man Wanted for 2004 Murder Nabbed at San Luis Port of Entry

Steven Commer — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:51:00 EST

A man wanted for murdering a California fast food restaurant employee in 2004 is locked behind bars tonight. Customs and Border Protection agents arrested Raul Marin Sandoval after he tried to enter the U.S. at the San Luis Port of Entry.

Border patrol to release details of $7 million drug bust Tuesday

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:27:00 EST

Federal authorities say agents recently made a huge marijuana seizure at a commercial truck crossing point on the U.S.-Mexico border in Nogales, Ariz.

Frustration continues over long waits at Calexico Border

Jose Martinez — Fri, 4 Jan 2013 18:19:00 EST

CALEXICO - It's back to the same long lines and long waiting times for residents on both sides trying to cross the border. City leaders called on the federal government to open more crossing lanes to

Mexico finds smuggling tunnel near US border

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 18:47:00 EST

U.S. officials say Mexican authorities have found a sophisticated smuggling tunnel equipped with electricity and ventilation not far from the Nogales port of entry into Arizona.

Officials say more illegal immigrants from Central America

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 13:09:00 EST

Border Patrol said non-Mexican illegal immigrants are accounting for a slender majority of the agency's apprehensions in South Texas.

Calexico City Officials pressure Federal Government on Border situation

Jose Martinez — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 11:15:00 EST

CALEXICO - Long lines just to cross the border has Calexico City Officials calling on the Federal Government to do something to speed up traffic heading in both directions. But so far, their calls for

CBP officers find cocaine hidden in tire

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:07:00 EST

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized 121 pounds of cocaine which were hidden in a commercial bus' spare tire at the Calexico East Port of Entry on December 15, 2012.

Officers seize $494K in meth at San Luis Port of Entry

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 20:56:00 EST

A Mexican national was arrested Monday at the Port of San Luis for attempting to smuggle nearly 32 pounds of methamphetamine into the United States.

Smuggler caught at San Luis border with 80 AK-47 ammo magazines

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 19:58:00 EST

A Mexican national was arrested Sunday night for attempting to smuggle empty ammunition magazines for assault weapons out of the United States.

SENTRI cardholder arrested for drug smuggling

Karen Castro — Fri, 7 Dec 2012 23:24:00 EST

SAN LUIS, AZ - A Yuma woman with "trusted traveler" status has been arrested for attempting to smuggle drugs across the border. It happened Wednesday at the San Luis Port of Entry.

BP agent hires two attorneys to represent him in drug smuggling case

Karen Castro — Fri, 7 Dec 2012 00:52:00 EST

YUMA, AZ - A new development in the case of the Yuma Sector Border Patrol Agent arrested for drug smuggling. KSWT News 13 has learned Aaron Anaya has now hired two attorney's to represent him.

"Trust" a psychological factor when one border agent goes bad

Marie Hamill — Wed, 5 Dec 2012 21:17:00 EST

Yuma, AZ- Some Yuma residents are feeling betrayed after Border Patrol Agent Anaya was caught smuggling drugs. It happened Sunday morning and the FBI caught it all on tape.

What's Next for Busted Yuma BP Agent?

Steven Commer — Wed, 5 Dec 2012 01:31:00 EST

The FBI says U.S. Border Patrol Agent Aaron Anaya was on-duty, and on camera, when he loaded nearly 150 pounds of marijuana into his Border Patrol vehicle at the border fence. What we know about the busted agent, and what may lie ahead for him.

14 undocumented immigrants found inside trailer near Salton City

Karen Castro — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:11:00 EST

SALTON CITY, CA - Border patrol agents found 14 illegal immigrants hiding inside of a big rig. The bust happened yesterday, after agents at the Highway 86 Checkpoint in Salton City inspected the tractor trailer.

Mexicali taxi's block Port, want better security

Jennifer Jones — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:20:00 EST

Mexican taxi cab drivers are protesting as a way to pressure their government to do something about the growing violence against them.

$268k San Luis drug bust

Karen Castro — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 01:21:00 EST

SAN LUIS, AZ - A Mexican man has been arrested for trying to smuggle more than a quarter-million dollars worth of drugs through the San Luis Port of Entry. Customs and Border Protection officials say it happened Friday.

$1 million in drugs seized over holiday weekend in Imperial Valley

Karen Castro — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 23:56:00 EST

IMPERIAL VALLEY, CA - More than $1 million worth of drugs are off the streets thanks to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Officers working at the Andrade and Calexico Ports of Entry made four big busts over the weekend.

Two MS-13 gang members arrested in separate incidents near Yuma

Karen Castro — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:37:00 EST

YUMA, AZ - Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents have arrested two Mara Salvatrucha gang members during two separate incidents. They say on Thursday they arrested a group of people who illegally entered the U.S. near Andrade and discovered that one of them was an MS-13 gang member with a long criminal history.

15-year-old girl found with drugs taped to her body

Karen Castro — Fri, 9 Nov 2012 04:14:00 EST

SALTON CITY, CA - A 15-year-old girl is now in the custody of immigration officials after she was found with two drug packages tapped to her body. El Centro Sector Border Patrol says agents working at the Highway 86 checkpoint referred a car to a secondary inspection yesterday.

$237,000 in drugs seized at San Luis Port of Entry

Karen Castro — Wed, 7 Nov 2012 23:49:00 EST

SAN LUIS, AZ - A Mexican man has been arrested for trying to smuggle nearly a quarter of a million dollars worth of drugs through the San Luis Port of Entry. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers say on Monday during a car inspection they found 15 pounds of methamphetamine hidden inside his car.

Woman arrested to allegedly smuggling drugs into Calipatria State Prison

Steven Commer — Tue, 6 Nov 2012 01:01:00 EST

CALIPATRIA, CA - A woman visiting an inmate at a local prison winds up behind bars herself for trying to smuggle in drugs. Calipatria State Prison officials say 25-year-old Veronica Delgado was visiting an inmate in facility C yesterday, when an officer noticed something in her mouth.

Yuma border patrol agents seize $200,000 in pot over weekend

Karen Castro — Tue, 6 Nov 2012 00:41:00 EST

YUMA, AZ - Border Patrol agents from the Yuma sector seized nearly $250,000 in two separate busts over the weekend. On Saturday, agent patrolling near Gila Bend saw six people walking with backpacks carrying nearly 200 pounds of marijuana.

Woman fined for smuggling duck eggs through San Luis Port of Entry

Karen Castro — Thu, 1 Nov 2012 00:39:00 EDT

SAN LUIS, AZ - If you're trying to bring prohibited goods into the U.S. from south of the border, you might want to think again. On Friday a woman was slapped with a $300 fine for trying to smuggle duck eggs through the San Luis Port of Entry.

San Luis CBP agents arrest wanted attempted murder suspect

Karen Castro — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 03:07:00 EDT

SAN LUIS, AZ - An attempted murder suspect wanted in Nevada is arrested by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents at the San Luis Port of Entry. Ever Geovany Vivar Jr., 20, tried to cross into the U.S. yesterday through the pedestrian lane, but when agents ran a routine background check, they discovered he had an outstanding arrest warrant out of Nevada.

Smuggler’s car caught on border fence

Karen Castro — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 02:48:00 EDT

YUMA, AZ - One or more people attempted to cross the U.S. Mexico border are on the fence, literally. Yuma Sector U.S. Border Patrol agents foiling smuggling attempt Tuesday helped considerably by the would-be smugglers.

CBP reminds public of prohibited citrus fruits in U.S.

Karen Castro — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 01:33:00 EDT

As many people get ready for Halloween, others are getting ready to celebrate the "All Souls Day" or Dia de los Muertos. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials want to remind the public that some goods used in holiday decorations are not allowed into the U.S from south of the border.

Brawley student names new Border Patrol Mustang

Jose Martinez — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:33:00 EDT

BRAWLEY - The newest member of the El Centro Sector Border Patrol was introduced today. We're talking about the department's new mustang. The 4 year old horse was introduced at Phil Swing Elementary

$275,000 in drugs seized at San Luis Port of Entry

Karen Castro — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:35:00 EDT

SAN LUIS, AZ - A Mexican man is in custody for trying to smuggle in more than a quarter of a million dollars in drugs through the San Luis Port of Entry. Federal authorities say Nester Martinez-Noriega, of San Luis Rio Colorado, was arrested Tuesday after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers found 30 pounds of cocaine hidden in his pick-up truck worth $275,000.

CBP officers in Calexico arrest convicted killer

Karen Castro — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:27:00 EDT

CALEXICO, CA - A convicted killer is back in custody after attempting to illegally re-enter the U.S. Border Patrol says the 50-year-old man was caught trying to sneak back in near Calexico.

CBP seize half a ton of pot at San Luis Port of Entry

Karen Castro — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 01:48:00 EDT

YUMA, AZ - A man is in federal custody after allegedly attempting to smuggle nearly half a million dollars in drugs through a local port of entry. It happened Friday at the San Luis Port of Entry.

Border Patrol Negotiating Contract for Collapsed Border Fence

Felicia Martinez — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 20:15:00 EDT

The U.S. Border Patrol is currently negotiating a contract to begin construction on a section of the border fence that collapsed near the Andrade port of entry.

Calexico CBP stops $475,000 from illegally entering Mexico

Karen Castro — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 00:55:00 EDT

CALEXICO, CA - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Calexico stopped nearly half a million dollars from illegally entering Mexico through a local port of entry. Officials say more than $475,000 of undeclared U.S. currency was seized during an outbound operation Thursday afternoon at the Calexico Downtown Port of Entry.

Yuma Man Arrested for Charges of Smuggling Assault Weapons at Border

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 19:22:00 EDT

A Yuma man is arrested for charges of attempting to smuggle assault weapons out of the United States. Border Patrol says they found two AK-47 assault rifles and four ammunition magazines located inside a vehicle. They say the rifles were hidden under the rear bench seat and the magazines were concealed in the center console.

Imperial Sand Dunes Launches New Season Friday

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 12:25:00 EDT

The Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area launches its new season when its ranger stations open on Friday, Oct. 12. Both the Cahuilla and Buttercup Ranger Stations (north and south dunes, respectively) will staff park rangers available to provide both information and emergency medical services to dunes' visitors.

CBP officers arrest alleged human smuggler at San Luis Port of Entry

Karen Castro — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 01:40:00 EDT

SAN LUIS, AZ - An 18-year-old man is behind bars for allegedly attempting to smuggle an undocumented immigrant back to Mexico through a local port of entry.

Half Million in Drugs Seized at Andrade and Calexico Ports of Entry

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 18:14:00 EDT

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Andrade and Calexico ports of entry over the weekend report making three significant narcotic seizures worth over a half million dollars.

Final Farewells to U.S. Border Patrol Agent killed on Duty

Felicia Martinez — Mon, 8 Oct 2012 21:20:00 EDT

Friends and family say their final goodbyes to a U.S. Border Patrol agent who lost his life last week.

Hundreds come out for an Anti-crime Protest in Mexicali

Jose Martinez — Wed, 3 Oct 2012 20:54:00 EDT

MEXICALI - In an effort to bring attention to the violence towards immigrants in Mexico, a non-profit organization led a protest through the city of Mexicali earlier today. Hundreds came out to support

Undocumented man sentenced for illegally re-entering the U.S.

Karen Castro — Wed, 3 Oct 2012 01:43:00 EDT

YUMA, AZ - Border Patrol officials in Yuma say an undocumented Mexican national arrested in May has been sentenced to more than four years in prison for illegally re-entering the U.S. after being deported. Sergio Tambo-Canedo was arrested near San Luis.

Border Patrol Agent Killed Near Naco Identified

Tue, 2 Oct 2012 17:00:00 EDT

Border Patrol Agent Nicholas Ivie, 30, was killed after he and two other agents responded to a sensor hit near mile-maker 352 on Highway 80. One other Border Patrol agent sustained non-life threatening wounds and was airlifted to a local hospital. He is reported in stable condition at this time.

$1.3 million in drugs seized in separate incidents

Karen Castro — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 01:50:00 EDT

SAN LUIS, AZ - More than $1.3 million worth of drugs will never make it to the streets thanks to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Three separate drug seizures took place this weekend at the San Luis Port of Entry leading to the arrest of one man and two women.

Arpaio Leery of Federal Support on Immigration

Steven Commer — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:54:00 EDT

PHOENIX - Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio says a federal agency refused to pick up two illegal immigrants detained by his officers. The sheriff says it's the first time in recent years Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has refused such a request.

Hidden Meth and Heroin Leads to Border Crossing Arrests

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 20:10:00 EDT

Two men are arrested by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in separate incidents Thursday for charges of attempting to smuggle methamphetamine and heroin into the United States.

Agricultural conference discusses need for temporary worker program

Jennifer Jones — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 19:11:00 EDT

Designing a better temporary worker program along the border was the forefront of discussion Thursday afternoon.

Rodolfo Gonzalez Sentenced to 9 More Years In Prison

Steven Commer — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 02:09:00 EDT

YUMA - A Mexican national arrested by Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents in April is headed back to jail. Rodolfo Lopez Gonzalez, 58, was sentenced to more than 9 years in prison following a guilty plea to illegal entry after deportation.

In-State Tuition for Migrants with Work Permits?

Steven Commer — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 12:35:00 EDT

YUMA, AZ – The fate of many Yuma college students may rely on a decision made elsewhere in the state. Illegal immigrants who get work permits through the president's deferred action program are eligible for in-state tuition at Maricopa Community Colleges. In Yuma, the matter remains undecided.

El Centro Sector Border Patrol donates to local food banks

Jennifer Jones — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 02:07:00 EDT

El Centro Sector Border Patrol donates more than 14 tons of non-perishable food to local food banks.

Ribbon Cutting for San Luis Border Crossing Lanes

Steven Commer — Thu, 6 Sep 2012 20:28:00 EDT

SAN LUIS, AZ – They brought out the big scissors today. A ribbon-cutting ceremony recognized the latest improvements at the San Luis border crossing. Two new northbound lanes are expected to shorten wait times at the border.

Suspects Arrested near Calexico charged with Smuggling Immigrants

Karen Castro — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:40:00 EDT

SAN DIEGO, CA - The suspects who lead authorities on a chase near the Calexico Port of Entry on Monday have been charged in the U.S. District Court in San Diego. Saul Alejandro Valencia-Estrada and Leslie Luna-Chavez were arraigned on Tuesday on three felony counts for assault on a federal officer, transportation of illegal immigrants and aiding and abetting.

Man arrested at Andrade Port of Entry with narcotics

Jennifer Jones — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:19:00 EDT

A 59 year old man is arrested at the Andrade Port of Entry after more than a half million dollars worth of cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine is found hidden in his vehicle.

Border Patrol Agents Seize Meth, Heroin at Checkpoint

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:33:00 EDT

Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents seized $784,220 worth of methamphetamine and heroin Friday at a Border Patrol checkpoint on Highway 95 near Quartzsite.

More than a half million dollars in drugs seized at Calexico Port of Entry

Jennifer Jones — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 01:47:00 EDT

More than a half million dollars in narcotics is seized at the Calexico East Port of Entry.

Yuma Border Patrol agents seize marijuana dropped by Ultra-light aircraft

Jennifer Jones — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 00:39:00 EDT

U.S. Border Patrol agents seize nine bundles of marijuana dropped by an ultra-light aircraft (ULA) from Mexico.

Yuma Border Patrol agents catch group of Romanians illegally entering the U.S. from Mexico

Jennifer Jones — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 19:13:00 EDT

A group of Romanians are caught illegally crossing into the U.S. from Mexico.

San Luis Border Is Ready ... for the Ready Lane!

Steven Commer — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:04:00 EDT

SAN LUIS, AZ - The next time you cross the San Luis border into the United States, you might want to use the Ready Lanes.

The new border crossing feature uses radio frequency identification (RFID) to put prepared motorists in the fast lane.

Mexicali man arrested for attempting to smuggle marijuana into U.S.

Jennifer Jones — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 01:48:00 EDT

A 60 year old man is arrested for trying to smuggle marijuana into the U.S.

Smuggling Operation Stopped on the Salton Sea

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 20:42:00 EDT

Early Thursday morning, El Centro Sector Border Patrol reports they successfully stopped a smuggling operation on the Salton Sea. Border Patrol Agents on patrol observed a Zodiac style inflatable boat with multiple passengers traveling north on the Salton Sea.

Border Fence Collapse investigation continues

Karen Castro — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 21:31:00 EDT

ANDRADE, CA - U.S. Border Patrol officials continue their investigation into the collapse section of the U.S.-Mexico border fence. Today local agents continue to closely monitor the area.

U.S. Mexico border fence collapses in Los Algodones, Mexico

Stephanie Sanchez — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 16:32:00 EDT

A construction company was excavating near the U.S. Mexico border fence in Los Algodones, Mexico Tuesday night around 8 p.m. About 114 feet of border fence collapsed.

Break in Border Wall Near Los Algodones, Mexico

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 18:01:00 EDT

A section of the border fence between the US and Los Algodones, Mexico has come down. KSWT News 13 is on the scene and reports that crews are working on repairs and the area is secure.

San Luis border get together

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 15:45:00 EDT

A Reunion De Acercamiento or Reunion of Approach was held Wednesday afternoon In San Luis, Sonora With newly elected Municipal President Of San Luis, Sonora Lic. Leonardo Guillen Medina And Mayor Gerardo Sanchez Of San Luis, Arizona.

Yuma Border Patrol agents arrest sex offender

Karen Castro — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 21:35:00 EDT

YUMA, AZ - Yuma Border Patrol agents have arrested an illegal sex offender. Border Patrol officials say agents assigned to Andrade, Ca. arrested an El Salvadoran national yesterday and after running a record's check on him they discovered he had a long criminal record including rape, possession of controlled substance and had been previously deported from the U.S.

IID workers find body in canal

Karen Castro — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 21:31:00 EDT

EL CENTRO, CA - Imperial Irrigation District workers make a gruesome discovery over the weekend. Imperial County Sheriff's Office officials say that IID workers found a badly decomposed body in the Woodbine Main Canal early Sunday morning.

DEA; San Luis drug tunnel may have ties to Sinaloa Cartel

Marie Hamill — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 21:38:00 EDT

Yuma, AZ- The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is speaking out to the media for the first time regarding the discovery of a drug tunnel over the weekend leading from San Luis Rio Colorado to a shopping center in San Luis, Arizona.

San Luis Drug tunnel business being watched since January

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 17:50:00 EDT

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration revealed today that they have been watching the business since January where they just shut down a fully operational drug tunnel to Mexico. Inside a non-descript building at 508 Archibald Street in San Luis, AZ agents say they discovered the tunnel's entrance in a storage room hidden beneath a large water tank.

Feds Continue to investigate San Luis Smuggling Tunnel

Felicia Martinez — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 13:41:00 EDT

U.S. Border patrol remains on scene Monday at a San Luis Strip mall where a smuggling tunnel was discovered.

Smuggling Tunnel Found in San Luis Strip Mall

Mon, 9 Jul 2012 01:39:00 EDT

SAN LUIS, AZ – Gabriel Barragan is the property owner of a strip mall on Archibald Street in San Luis, and was shocked to find Federal Agents and police surrounding the property.

Border Patrol donates more than a ton of food to Imperial Valley food banks

Jennifer Jones — Tue, 3 Jul 2012 02:07:00 EDT

More than a ton of food has been donated by Border Patrol to benefit local food banks.

Mexican Shoppers Give San Luis a Boost

Steven Commer — Mon, 2 Jul 2012 22:06:00 EDT

SAN LUIS, AZ - They come and they go, but not before dropping a ton of money into the San Luis economy. Mexican shoppers are crossing the border and spending millions in the town's shops and restaurants.

Rep. Grijalva to hosts immigration forum in San Luis

Karen Castro — Mon, 2 Jul 2012 21:40:00 EDT

YUMA, AZ - Congressman Raul Grijalva will host a community forum aimed at discussing President Obama's newly announced immigration enforcement policy for young illegal immigrants.

Calexico Border Patrol Seize 130 Pounds of Marijuana

Felicia Martinez — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 02:26:00 EDT

Border patrol agents seize more than 130 pounds of marijuana that was dropped by an ultra light aircraft. The incident took place Saturday just after 11 p.m.

Grijalva to host forum on immigration enforcement policy

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 15:50:00 EDT

Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva today announced he will host a community forum for students, families, education leaders, non-profits and others interested in President Obama's newly announced immigration enforcement policy. Attendance will be free and open to the public.

Local Reaction to SCOTUS Ruling on SB1070

Steven Commer — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 21:31:00 EDT

YUMA, AZ - Local reaction is mixed on Monday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling on SB1070, Arizona's Immigration Law.

Some people believe papers documenting a person's right to be in the country should be carried at all times.

AZ Governor says immigration ruling a victory for Americans

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:10:00 EDT

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer says the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to uphold part of the state's illegal immigration law is a victory for all Americans.

U.S. Supreme Court ruling on AZ Immigration law broken down

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:30:00 EDT

Here are the sections of Arizona's immigration law considered by the U.S. Supreme Court:

BP Seizes 300 Pounds of Pot in Calexico

Steven Commer — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 21:19:00 EDT

More than 300 pounds of marijuana are off the streets of Calexico, after drug-sniffing dogs alerted agents to a parked car.

7 attempts to smuggle drugs across the Calexico border stopped

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 20:12:00 EDT

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Calexico downtown port of entry stop seven smuggling attempts in one week, preventing 136 pounds of methamphetamine and cocaine from entering the United States. The total street value of the seized narcotics is approximately two million dollars.

House Bill Lets Border Patrol Skirt Environmental Laws

Steven Commer — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 13:34:00 EDT

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill allowing the U.S. Border Patrol to ignore 16 environmental laws on federal lands within 100 miles of Canada or Mexico.

400 pounds of pot seized by Border Patrol

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 16:53:00 EDT

Wellton Station agents patrolling southeast of Gila Bend, Ariz., detected a group traveling through the desert with large backpacks. Agents caught up to the group and apprehended two people with 270.5 pounds of marijuana worth nearly $135,250. The marijuana and suspects, all Mexican nationals, were turned over to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.

Yuma Border Patrol Agents Seize Meth and Pot Worth $221,000

Felicia Martinez — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 02:40:00 EDT

Agents apprehended the driver and found 14 bundles of pot with an estimated street value of $174,000.

200 pounds of pot found along Colorado River

Fri, 8 Jun 2012 14:18:00 EDT

Yuma Station agents and a deputy were patrolling near County 18^th Street and the Colorado River when they discovered footprints of an individual leaving the border area. They followed the footprints and located four makeshift backpacks filled with 200 pounds of marijuana.

Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents seize $194,000 worth of meth

Jennifer Jones — Thu, 7 Jun 2012 04:59:00 EDT

Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents seize more than 12 pounds of methamphetamine valued at $194,000.

Teen among 6 arrested by Yuma Police for human smuggling

Karen Castro — Tue, 5 Jun 2012 21:52:00 EDT

YUMA, AZ - Yuma Police say they have arrested six people in two separate incidents for human smuggling and they have reason to believe they are both connected. The six people arrested are Rolando Charles, Iris Hernandez, Enrique Saucedo, Fran Saucedo, Joel Torres and his 16-year-old son Joel Torres Jr.

Medical lane expedites border waiting time at Calexico port of entry

Stephanie Sanchez — Mon, 4 Jun 2012 23:30:00 EDT

Border waiting time for U.S. patients crossing into Mexico to use medical services has been expedited thanks to the new medical lane created next to the SENTRI lane at the Calexico port of entry.

Dome Valley Bust Yields 250 lb of Marijuana

Thu, 31 May 2012 23:49:00 EDT

Federal authorities say they've seized almost 250 pounds of marijuana in the Yuma area.

U.S. Border Patrol agents from Yuma Sector's Wellton Station seized about 246 pounds of marijuana Wednesday morning from a suspect who was wanted on two arrest warrants.

US citizenship and immigration services accept online applications

Stephanie Sanchez — Fri, 25 May 2012 02:14:00 EDT

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services created a user-friendly system to streamline the application process for immigration benefit seekers and their legal representatives.

San Luis Rio Colorado Dir. Public Safety Gunned Down

Sun, 20 May 2012 18:23:00 EDT

The Director of Public Safety for San Luis Colorado has been gunned down as he was leaving his subdivision on Saturday night. San Luis, AZ tell KSWT News 13 they received a notification confirming the news.

Law Enforcement Cookout raises donations for food bank

Jennifer Jones — Sat, 19 May 2012 01:47:00 EDT

El Centro Sector Border Patrol donates more than 400 pounds of food to the Imperial Valley Food Bank.

38 pounds of cocaine seized at Calexico Port

Jennifer Jones — Sat, 19 May 2012 00:40:00 EDT

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrest a man after they discovered 38 pounds of cocaine hidden in the vehicle he was driving.

$800,000 seized in heroin and cocaine

Jennifer Jones — Fri, 18 May 2012 00:37:00 EDT

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seize more $800,000 worth of narcotics in two separate incidents.

Teens busted for drugs at Calexico border fence

Karen Castro — Thu, 10 May 2012 21:41:00 EDT

CALEXICO, CA - Two teens are behind bars after they tried to smuggle drugs across the U.S.-Mexican border. El Centro Border Patrol says agents working in Calexico arrested a 17 and 18 year old after they saw them throw marijuana wrapped up in plastic bags over the border fence Monday night.

2 teens arrested in marijuana bust

Jennifer Jones — Wed, 9 May 2012 22:28:00 EDT

El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents conducting surveillance near downtown Calexico observed several suspicious packages being thrown over the U.S.-Mexico border fence.

28 pounds of meth seized, Mexicali woman arrested

Jennifer Jones — Wed, 9 May 2012 22:21:00 EDT

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seize 28 pounds of methamphetamine hidden inside a vehicle.

San Luis man pleads guilty in heroin case

Jennifer Jones — Tue, 8 May 2012 23:49:00 EDT

18 year old Victor Rubio-Herrera plead guilty in U.S. District Court in Phoenix Tuesday, to charges of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute.

San Luis Police Department adds citizen hotline

Jennifer Jones — Tue, 8 May 2012 23:40:00 EDT

A telephone hotline is now set-up to allow people in San Luis to leave comments and suggestions to it's police department.

Calexico woman arrested for having 17 pounds of drugs in her car

Jennifer Jones — Mon, 7 May 2012 22:35:00 EDT

Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Calexico East Port of Entry seize 17 pounds of methamphetamine and cocaine combined.

Mexican teen arrested for attempting to smuggle drugs into the U.S.

Jennifer Jones — Mon, 7 May 2012 22:26:00 EDT

A 19 year old Mexican national is arrested for trying to smuggle nearly $400,000 worth of methamphetamine and cocaine north of the border.

Missing Man Found Dead Near Niland

Mon, 7 May 2012 16:37:00 EDT

Police say a Tucson man suffering from dementia and missing since mid-April has been found dead near Niland California.

Tucson police announced Monday that 77-year-old Arthur Hartung was found Sunday by U.S. Border Patrol agents near the Chocolate Mountain Gunnery/Bombing Range in Niland.

$180,000 in methamphetamine seized at the Calexico East Port of Entry

Jennifer Jones — Thu, 3 May 2012 14:50:00 EDT

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers arrest a man after they discovered twelve pounds of methamphetamine hidden in the vehicle he was driving.

Suspected smugglers, marijuana seized by Border Patrol

Jennifer Jones — Thu, 3 May 2012 01:45:00 EDT

Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents arrest twelve suspected smugglers and seize more than 480 pounds of marijuana.

Burned body found in empty Mexicali ditch

Stephanie Sanchez — Thu, 3 May 2012 01:04:00 EDT

A burned body is found in an empty ditch in the Mexicali area.

Pursuit ends in fatal crash

Karen Castro — Wed, 2 May 2012 21:25:00 EDT

CASA GRANDE, AZ - A border patrol chase ends in a crash killing four people and injuring seven others. Their SUV crashed in an Arizona farm town south of Phoenix.

Narcotics Seized at border checkpoint

Wed, 2 May 2012 00:53:00 EDT

El Centro, CA- Two U-S citizens are in custody tonight after border patrol agents found drugs and a weapon in the vehicle they were driving during an inspection. El Centro border patrol agents working

CBP officers arrest California murder suspect

Jennifer Jones — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:48:00 EDT

A 20 year old California man wanted for murder is behind bars in Yuma.

Border fence photos advocate for social justice and social change

Stephanie Sanchez — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:19:00 EDT

These are the faces of Mexican migrants living in the United States and those living in Mexico. The photographer said he aims to advocates for social justice and social change.

$7.5 million seized in marijuana

Jennifer Jones — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:01:00 EDT

CALEXICO, CA- U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers seize nearly $7.5 million in marijuana. It happened Friday night around 8 at the Calexico East cargo facility and border station. CBP says

Interstate 8 sign up in honor of Slain Border agent

Jennifer Jones — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:20:00 EDT

A large green road sign with Slain Border Patrol agent Robert W. Rosa's Junior's name on it has been revealed between San Diego and Imperial Counties.

Second Immigrant Ambushed and Killed is Identified

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:31:00 EDT

Authorities in southern Arizona have identified the second man killed in an ambush on a truckload of illegal immigrants in Eloy.

Border Patrol agents seize nearly $260,000 in narcotics

Jennifer Jones — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:24:00 EDT

El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents seize $259,000 worth of heroin and methamphetamine.

Enrique Iglesias comes to Mexicali on April 27th

Stephanie Sanchez — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:16:00 EDT

Enrique Iglesias is ending his Euphoria world tour in Mexicali.

The international Spanish singer will perform some of his hit songs such as "Tonight I'm Loving You", "Hero", "Cuando Me Enamoro", "Experiencia Religiosa" and many others.@

Border Patrol agents seize 191 pounds of marijuana, arrest 7

Jennifer Jones — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:14:00 EDT

Two suspected smugglers and five illegal immigrants have been arrested for transporting more than 190 pounds of marijuana across the U.S.-Mexico border.

Be prepared in order to avoid delays at the border this Easter

Stephanie Sanchez — Thu, 5 Apr 2012 20:20:00 EDT

As Easter approaches U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials advise travelers to plan ahead for increased traffic at the border.

Border Patrol agents seize $1.4 million in cocaine

Jennifer Jones — Mon, 2 Apr 2012 17:28:00 EDT

U.S. Border Patrol agents seize $1.4 million worth of cocaine.

Calexico Police invite residents to clean up graffiti

Stephanie Sanchez — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 01:02:00 EDT

Calexico Police Department is preparing to clean up and stop graffiti in neighborhoods. Carlos Noriega, a Calexico business owner said he's in a never ending battle against graffiti on his walls.

Cesar Chavez 3-day event in San Luis celebrates legacy

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:42:00 EDT

Health fair and cultural events celebrate the life and legacy of local labor leader.

Two mustangs will join El Centro Border Patrol

Jennifer Jones — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:11:00 EDT

The El Centro Sector Border Patrol has announced the addition of two wild mustang horses. The mustangs will join the sector's horse patrol unit Thursday. Border Patrol officials say they're proud to add these horses to protect our borders.

California Resident Attempts to Smuggle Drugs Across the Border

Felicia Martinez — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 02:39:00 EDT

U.S. Customs and Border protection officers bust a 32-year old U.S. resident attempting to smuggle 53 pounds of cocaine worth $477,000 across the border Tuesday night.

Suspected smuggler arrested, marijuana seized

Jennifer Jones — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 22:35:00 EDT

51 year old Mario Silva is behind bars after he attempted to flee from police officers and they seized more than 300 pounds of marijuana.

Calexico Arrest For Cocaine Smuggling

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 20:07:00 EDT

A search of the area led officers to the discovery of 23 wrapped packages of cocaine hidden behind a false wall inside of the vehicle's trunk. The street value of the cocaine is approximately $477,000.

Border Patrol agents arrest suspected smugglers, seize marijuana

Jennifer Jones — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 21:18:00 EDT

Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents arrest 11 suspected smugglers and seize more than 400 pounds of marijuana.

Strong Earthquake Shakes Mexico

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:03:00 EDT

The U.S. Geological Survey puts the intensity of the quake at 7.6. It was centered in the Mexican state of Guerrero.

Man wanted in US arrested in Mexicali

Karen Castro — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 02:24:00 EDT

MEXICALI, MX - A man wanted by authorities in Santa Maria, California was arrested in the Desert Southwest. Mexicali Police have arrested Severiano Leon Flores.

El Centro Sector Border Patrol Save a Lost Man in Mountains

Felicia Martinez — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 02:37:00 EDT

El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents save a man lost in the mountains Sunday.

Illegal border crossing continues to decrease

Karen Castro — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:59:00 EDT

EL CENTRO, CA - By air, vehicle and foot, border patrol presence has been reinforced along Border States like Arizona in the past few years. And at the same time illegal border crossing is decreasing. "Certain

Border Patrol agents arrest a convicted attempted murderer

Jennifer Jones — Fri, 9 Mar 2012 16:14:00 EST

Border Patrol agents arrest a 43-year old Mexican national, who was previously convicted of attempted murder and assault with a firearm.

Border Patrol agents rescue illegal immigrant from All American Canal

Jennifer Jones — Tue, 6 Mar 2012 20:05:00 EST

Border Patrol agents from the Calexico station rescued an illegal immigrant from the All American Canal.

San Luis brothers arrested with ammunition

Jennifer Jones — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 17:53:00 EST

A pair of San Luis brothers have been arrested after 1,000 rounds of ammunition were seized from their vehicle.

CBP: Cooked eggs allowed to cross at U.S.-Mexico border once again

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:31:00 EST

CBP says cooked eggs can now be crossed into U.S. once again.

Yuma border patrol makes multiple drug busts worth more than $1 million

Karen Castro — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:39:00 EST

YUMA, AZ - Thursday, U.S. Border Patrol seized 70 pounds of cocaine and a half ton of marijuana with a combined value of more than $1.1 million at the Blythe checkpoint. Agents working Highway 78 pulled over a Ford pickup truck. More than $600,000 worth of cocaine was found hidden in a spare tire.

Military personnel to be deployed to Border States, none to Yuma sector

Karen Castro — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:30:00 EST

WASHINGTON D.C. - The U.S. Department of Defense has announced they will be adding military troops to some parts along the U.S. and Mexico border. They say within the following couple of weeks, they will deploy troops to parts of New Mexico and Arizona.

U.S. State Dept. issues travel warning for Mexico

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:28:00 EST

WASHINGTON D.C. - As spring break approaches, the U.S. State Department is warning U.S. citizens to avoid some parts of Mexico. The U.S. State Department issued the area for Nogales, Mexico and the beach areas of Puerto Pearson, also known as Rocky Point.

Border Patrol seizes drugs near Salton City

Karen Castro — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:01:00 EST

SALTON CITY, CA - Eleven pounds of meth worth an estimated $360,000 is seized at the U.S. border checkpoint near Salton City. Agents say a white Nissan got the attention of a drug sniffing dogs Wednesday night.

Cabrera speaks out on her removal from San Luis City Council ballot

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 20:53:00 EST

Alejandrina Cabrera's defense counsel seeks legal assistance outside of Yuma.

U.S. Border Patrol Agents Seize Drugs And Cash

Felicia Martinez — Wed, 8 Feb 2012 13:07:00 EST

U.S. Border Patrol agents bust Mexican and U.S. citizens attempting to smuggle drugs across borders and checkpoints in Imperial Valley.

Oregon man wanted on sexual abuse charges arrested in Los Algodones

Karen Castro — Tue, 7 Feb 2012 20:26:00 EST

LOS ALGODONES, Mex. - A man wanted in Oregon for sexual abuse charges was arrested in the Desert Southwest. Mexican Police arrested Jimmy Gene Hale who was wanted in Oregon for sexually abusing kids under 14-years-old.

Mexican Consulate in Yuma provides help for its trafficked citizens

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 20:14:00 EST

Victims of human trafficking and drug smuggling can get help, says Mexican Consulate.

U.S. Marshals arrest sexual offender at San Luis Port of Entry

Karen Castro — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 19:11:00 EST

SAN LUIS, Ariz. - Authorities have arrested a violent sexual offender in the Desert Southwest. The U.S. Marshals say they apprehended Stephen Ray Douglas at the San Luis Port of Entry.

Mexicali Police arrest man allegedly smuggling Mexican military ammunition

Karen Castro — Wed, 1 Feb 2012 20:15:00 EST

MEXICALI, Mex. - Authorities take down a man connected to a major drug lord in the Desert Southwest. Mexicali Police have arrested a man who allegedly works for the infamous drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman.

El Centro Border Patrol rescue illegal immigrants from canal

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:30:00 EST

EL CENTRO, Calif. - Border patrol agents rescue two illegal immigrants from the swift currents of the All American Canal. El Centro sector border patrol says the incident happened last week as border patrol agents using remote video surveillance system saw five suspected illegal immigrants enter the All American Canal and attempt to swim across.

San Luis Rio Colorado Mayor says SENTRI lane issue tainted by politics

Stephanie Sanchez — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:27:00 EST

The city mayor who stopped construction of controversial toll booths at a local port of entry says the issue has been tainted by politics.

Mexican private company says they're just following orders to charge SENTRI users

Stephanie Sanchez — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:20:00 EST

A Mexican private company under fire for the construction of controversial toll booths at a local port of entry speaks out.

Cars are now crossing freely through SENTRI lanes in San Luis Rio Colorado.

Border Patrol agents find human remains in Imperial Valley

Karen Castro — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:34:00 EST

IMPERIAL, Calif. -The Imperial County Sheriff's Office says they have found human remains from two different bodies this week. Sergeant Tom Garcia with the Imperial County Sheriff's Office says that on Monday around 9am, border patrol agents were tracking a group of illegal immigrants near the Highway 111 Checkpoint and found a human skull.

Mexican Government to charge SENTRI lane fee

Karen Castro — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:03:00 EST

SAN LUIS, Ariz. - Two controversial toll booths at a local port of entry may pick up construction again. Recently the flow of traffic from San Luis Rio Colorado slowed down because of the toll booth construction on Carlos Avenue and 16th Street.

San Luis mayor holds meeting with cab owners

Jennifer Jones — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:14:00 EST

The San Luis Mayor holds a meeting with cab owners to discuss a new state law.

SENTRI lane in San Luis open despite rumors

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:37:00 EST

SAN LUIS, Ariz. - Some drivers may have been confused this morning trying to cross into the U.S. at the San Luis border. Cars trying to use the SENTRI border crossing lane to enter into the U.S. at the San Luis Port of Entry this morning were able to cross into the U.S. despite rumors the lane had been closed on the Mexican side.

Abandoned marijuana found in Gila Bend

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:50:00 EST

YUMA, Ariz. - Yuma sector border patrol agents say they've seized more than 140 pounds of marijuana. Wellston station agents patrolling west of Gila Bend discovered eight bundles of abandoned weed in a desert wash south of the interstate.

Man wanted for attempted murder arrested by CBP

Jennifer Jones — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:41:00 EST

ANDRADE PORT OF ENTRY, Calif. - A man wanted on charges related to attempted murder was arrested Sunday by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Andrade Port of Entry. They say Jose de Jesus Vargas of Salinas California was apprehended around 8pm after he entered the port in a vehicle.

Teen missing from a Mesa group home found in San Luis

Jennifer Jones — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:38:00 EST

SAN LUIS, Ariz. - A missing Arizona teenager is found by local border patrol agents. Yuma sector agents assigned to a unit in San Luis say they noticed a female attempting to cross the border into Mexico acting suspicious on Sunday.

BP Statistics out for the Desert Southwest 2011 fiscal year

Marie Hamill — Thu, 5 Jan 2012 21:08:00 EST

Some Border Patrol Agencies across the Desert Southwest saw a decrease in arresting illegal border crossers but an increase in drug seizures over the past fiscal year.

Mexican drug lord pleads guilty to drug charges in San Diego

Wed, 4 Jan 2012 19:24:00 EST

SAN DIEGO, Calif. - The U.S. Attorney's Office in San Diego says Mexican drug cartel kingpin, Benjamin Arellano Felix, has pleaded guilty to racketeering and conspiracy to launder money. Arellano Felix appeared in a San Diego Federal Court this afternoon.

Teen drowns in Calexico canal attempting to cross into U.S.

Wed, 4 Jan 2012 19:12:00 EST

CALEXICO, Calif. - A 19-year old Mexican national is dead after drowning in the All-American Canal. Officials say he was part of a group trying to cross into the U.S. using a raft.

Mexican Consulates offers absentee ballots for Mexico's presidential elections

Stephanie Sanchez — Tue, 3 Jan 2012 20:45:00 EST

Mexico will choose a new president in the beginning of July.

But the deadline to participate is approaching fast and for the second time in history Mexicans can cast their vote from the U.S. or around the globe.

Mexicali Police Crackdown on New Year's Eve Gunfire

Karen Castro — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:31:00 EST

MEXICALI, Calif. - With New Years Eve just days away law enforcement all across the Desert Southwest are getting ready to crack down on people discharging firearms. The Mexicali Police Department will be heavily patrolling the streets this upcoming holiday weekend.

Yuma Border Patrol agents seize black tar heroin, two arrested

Karen Castro — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 19:19:00 EST

YUMA, Ariz. - Yuma border patrol arrested two suspects for smuggling about 17 pounds of black tar heroin yesterday morning. Agents working the Highway 95 checkpoint referred a black pick-up truck to a secondary inspection.

Mexicali off-duty officer rescues child from burning car

Karen Castro — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 19:08:00 EST

MEXICALI, Calif. - A mother in Mexicali leaves her child with special needs in her vehicle which then catches fire while she's running errands. The woman was identified by Mexican authorities as Rosario Sandez Aviles. She allegedly parked her pick-up truck and left her 11-year-old child unattended while she shopped.

Winterhaven area pot bust

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 21:27:00 EST

A suspect trying to smuggle drugs across the U.S. Mexico border with a homemade sand rail has been arrested by Mexican police along the Winterhaven/Algodones border.

Yuma Border patrol release number of illegal border crosser apprehensions and drug seizures for 2012

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 21:27:00 EST

Yuma Border Patrol Sector says they have maintained a high level of success this year for drug apprehensions in addition to the number of illegal border crosser's caught be Border Patrol agents.

Man busted trying to smuggle 25 pounds of crystal meth

Lucy Valencia — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:21:00 EDT

A man is busted for trying to smuggle more than 25 pounds of meth into the United States.

Police identify body found in orange groves; investigating murder

13 On Your Side Newsroom — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:44:00 EDT

Police have identified the body in the orange groves near County 16th Street and Avenue 3 and 1/2 E as Jessica Monique Sanchez.

String of shootings shake the community

Marie Hamill — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:10:00 EDT

A string of five shootings in the last 15 days--including an attempted murder and another that resulted in the death of a 28-year-old woman--has shaken the city.

Jury continues deliberations in Jodi Arias trial

Lucy Valencia — Mon, 6 May 2013 19:21:00 EDT

A Phoenix jury is on its second day of deliberations in the trial of Jodi Arias, who is accused of murdering her 1-time boyfriend in Arizona.

Friends and family mourn death of woman shot

13 On Your Side Newsroom — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:32:00 EDT

Yuma police continue to investigate Jennifer Silva's shooting death.

Border Patrol busts cocaine load worth nearly $1 million

Lucy Valencia — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:45:00 EDT

A Yuma Border Patrol Sector drug-sniffing K-9 team stopped a smuggler's from transporting $943,000 worth of cocaine through a checkpoint.

Cartel towns pose challenge for immigration reform

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:31:00 EDT

As Congress takes up immigration reform, lawmakers seeking tighter border security may have to confront the reality of places such as Matamoros, Mexico, and other border towns controlled by drug cartels.

Kelly Osbourne recovering after fainting on E! set

Lucy Valencia — Thu, 7 Mar 2013 19:37:00 EST

Kelly Osbourne has been hospitalized after fainting on the set of the E!'s "Fashion Police."

Gang member charged with high school football star's murder appears in court

Grecia Aguilar — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:10:00 EDT

– A gang member charged with murder in connection to the stabbing death of a Brawley High School football star appeared in court today.

UPDATE: Police arrest two in connection to attempted murder

Lucy Valencia — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:26:00 EDT

We have an update on the attempted murder of 36-year-old Reyna Torres who was shot on May 8 in Yuma.

Split-second choice ended with NY student dead

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:14:00 EDT

The college student was being held in a headlock by a masked intruder with a loaded gun to her head, police said. Then the gunman took aim at an officer.

Tornadoes slam Plains, Midwest; 1 dead in Okla.

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:04:00 EDT

When Lindsay Carter heard on the radio that a violent storm was approaching her rural Oklahoma neighborhood, she gathered her belongings and fled. When she returned, there was little left of the community Carter had called...

Commutes long, slow after Conn. train derailment

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:04:00 EDT

Connecticut commuters endured slow trips to work Monday following last week's train collision that that injured 72 people and disrupted rail service into New York City.

Court: Should whistleblower protection be wider?

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:04:00 EDT

The Supreme Court will decide if government whistleblower protection applies to employees of a privately-held contractor or the subcontractor of a publicly-held company.

High court to weigh in on legislative prayers

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:54:00 EDT

The Supreme Court said Monday it will hear a new case on the intersection of religion and government in a dispute over prayers used to open public meetings.

Small Fla. city anxious to learn jackpot winner

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:44:00 EDT

It could be an anxious wait of up to two months for people in a small Florida city to find out who won the highest Powerball jackpot in history: an estimated $590.5 million.

Arias returns to court for penalty phase of trial

Mon, 20 May 2013 03:34:00 EDT

Jodi Arias returns to court Monday for the continuation of the penalty phase of her trial after being convicted of first-degree murder in the killing of her one-time lover as jurors consider a sentence of life in prison or...

Civil rights trial on NYPD tactic closing

Mon, 20 May 2013 02:44:00 EDT

The federal civil rights challenge to the contentious New York Police Department tactic of stop, question and frisk is closing after more than nine weeks of testimony from men who say they were wrongly stopped because of...

BC ceremony notable for who will attend, who won't

Mon, 20 May 2013 02:44:00 EDT

This year's commencement at Boston College looks to be notable for who will be there, as well as who won't.

NY town eyes limit on use of Plum Island

Mon, 20 May 2013 02:44:00 EDT

Selling an island where scientists have experimented with infectious animal diseases since the dawn of the Cold War was going to be difficult enough. But it now appears any prospective buyer won't be able to do much with...