Email Print   Text Size
$350,000 Reward For Info on BP Agent Death

The manhunt heats up for a suspect accused of killing a local Border Patrol Agent.  On Friday, the FBI and Customs and Border Protection introduced a $350,000 reward for the tipster who can lead them to Jesus Navarro Montes.  He's a suspect in the death of Yuma Sector Border Patrol Agent Luis Aguilar.

Border Patrol hopes the money and a promise of anonymity will urge people to come forward with information.

"They can rest assured that their name will not become public record, and there are many safeguards in place that will keep them from going on the public docket," says Agent Ben Vik.

On January 19th, Luis Aguilar was run over by a drug smuggling vehicle in the Imperial County Sand Dunes.  Agents say Montes fled back to Mexico after the attack.

"Our best lead is this suspect, and if we can get him into custody, I'm sure the Luis Aguilar family would rest."

In June, Montes was released from a Mexican prison after a judge cleared him of unrelated charges.  Mexican officials claim they never received documents requesting extradition to the United States.

Downtown Businesses Targeted By Thieves
Owner Blames Economy For Animal Cruelty Case
Elderly Man Stalks Girl At Imperial High School
Gun Bill Allows Concealed Carry without Permit
ICE Raids Local Massage Parlor, Woman Accused of Prostitution
Provision Helps First-Time Home Buyers, but with Strings
Court Increases Security, Cash Exhibit Still Missing
Save The Prison
Quake near Mexican border shakes El Centro & Yuma
Downtown Businesses Targeted By Thieves
Kidnap Arrest
Turtle Bay Cafe Offers A Second Chance
Owner Blames Economy For Animal Cruelty Case
Gun Bill Allows Concealed Carry without Permit
ICE Raids Local Massage Parlor, Woman Accused of Prostitution
Provision Helps First-Time Home Buyers, but with Strings
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2010 WorldNow and KSWT. All Rights Reserved.
For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.