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36-year-old Edgar Fidel García, A U.S. Border Patrol Agent Charged With 2nd-degree Sexual Assault In Laredo

García was taken into custody by Laredo police after an arrested warrant was issued for criminal sexual assault.

By H. Nelson Goodson 
Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

January 6, 2024

Laredo, Texas - On Thursday, Edgar Fidel García, 36, a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) agent assigned to the Latedo Sector was taken into custody by Laredo police. García was charged with one felony count for 2nd-degree sexual assault.

If convicted, García is facing between 2 to 20 years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines.

According to Webb County Court records, García allegedly committed the sexual assault on June 19, 2023. García turned himself in to police on January 4 and was released on bond on Friday. 

After the sexual assault victim contacted police, it was learned during the criminal investigation that the suspect was a CBP agent.

The U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agency says that, "The case is under investigation by Laredo Police Department and U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Office of Professional Responsibility."

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