PROGRESO, Texas ( ValleyCentral ) — U. S. Customs and Border Protection arrested a man who was wanted in North Texas on a warrant for sexual assault of a child, authorities announced.
Emilio Torres Salas, 66, was detained on Monday at the Progreso International Bridge following a check that revealed he had an excellent arrest warrant out of Quitman, Wood County.
CBP announced in a media release that “his identity was verified during extra evaluation by genetic verification and federal law enforcement directories.”
The warrant included a sexual abuse of a baby and continued sexual abuse of a minor.
Salas was turned over to the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office representatives for more control.
According to Progreso, Donna Port of Entry, and Port Director Walter Weaver, Progreso,” Our infantry officers continue to maintain tight attention,” and that perseverance led to the arrest of a guy wanted for sexual crimes involving a child. The crucial function of our officials in keeping our communities secure is highlighted by apprehensions of this horrible kind.
