Border Patrol arrests man wanted for murder


Published/Last Modified on Thursday, January 3, 2013 9:51 AM MST


Douglas Dispatch



A Mexican national wanted on an active felony warrant for murder was apprehended Saturday, Dec. 22 by Border Patrol agents from the Douglas Station.

According to a press release from the U.S. Border Patrol agents apprehended Narcizo Yepiz-Urrea, 29, for being illegally present in the United States.

During processing, however, they discovered he was wanted in Phoenix on first-degree murder charges.

Yepiz-Urrea was turned over to the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office to await extradition by U.S. Marshals.

The Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System, used to conduct criminal and immigration checks, allows Border Patrol agents to quickly identify and classify criminal offenders and wanted persons. IAFIS ensures offenders face an appropriate law-enforcement resolution and penalized to the fullest extent of the law.

Border Patrol agents work diligently to ensure America’s borders remain safe, and that dangerous individuals are prevented from making it further into the interior of the United States.

CBP welcomes assistance from the community. Citizens can report suspicious activity to the Border Patrol by calling 1-877-872-7435 toll free.

All calls will be answered and remain anonymous.

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Comments

    Mike Durham wrote on Jan 7, 2013 11:15 AM:

    " Good work! "

    Anonymous wrote on Jan 2, 2013 10:45 PM:

    " This guy sure looks like a real winner! "

    Sr. Citizen wrote on Jan 2, 2013 4:23 PM:

    " Congratulations for a job well done. Keep it up and lets get these bad guys off the streets. "

    Wonderful wrote on Jan 2, 2013 11:47 AM:

    " Great Catch! "

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