Border Patrol makes several arrests in Douglas area

On Wednesday, September 2, the Border Patrol arrested a male Mexican national west of Douglas. Records revealed he was convicted of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor.

In a separate incident, agents arrested a male Mexican national west of Douglas. Fingerprint records revealed he had been arrested previously on accusations of assault to commit rape and assault with a firearm..

On Tuesday, records checks at the Naco Border Patrol station revealed a man had a criminal history including marijuana and cocaine trafficking. After interviewing the man, it was revealed he was once an active member of the Sur 13 Gang. He was held for further processing.

On Wednesday, Border Patrol agents from the Naco station arrested a male Mexican national east of Naco. He told agents he had jumped over the international boundary fence and had severe pain in his lower right leg. The man was taken to a local hospital.