Yuma border agents seize drone carrying heroin, GPS tracker
Officials say the drone was discovered on Oct. 29 carrying a black plastic bag filled with 6.5 pounds of the illicit drug along with a GPS tracker inside.
Officials say the drone was discovered on Oct. 29 carrying a black plastic bag filled with 6.5 pounds of the illicit drug along with a GPS tracker inside.
Newsmaker Saturday - Sheriff Leon Wilmot & Richard Saenz
This week on Newsmaker Saturday we get an update on the border situation with Yuma County Sheriff, Leon Wilmot. We also check in with Richard Saenz to find out how the Arizona Cardinals bounce back following their first loss of the season to the Green Bay Packers.
This week on Newsmaker Saturday we get an update on the border situation with Yuma County Sheriff, Leon Wilmot. We also check in with Richard Saenz to find out how the Arizona Cardinals bounce back following their first loss of the season to the Green Bay Packers.
Supreme Court agrees to hear Republican effort to defend Trump-era policy on immigrants and welfare
Arizona leads 11 Republican states in defending rule that restricted green cards for immigrants likely to rely on welfare.
Arizona leads 11 Republican states in defending rule that restricted green cards for immigrants likely to rely on welfare.
DOJ in talks to pay around $450K per person to families separated at border
The U.S. Justice Department is in talks to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars to each child and parent who was separated under a Trump-era practice of splitting families at the border.
The U.S. Justice Department is in talks to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars to each child and parent who was separated under a Trump-era practice of splitting families at the border.
More than 160 reports detail alleged mistreatment of asylum seekers at US border
More than 160 reports, obtained by Human Rights Watch, reveal details of alleged mistreatment that asylum seekers experienced from border officials.
More than 160 reports, obtained by Human Rights Watch, reveal details of alleged mistreatment that asylum seekers experienced from border officials.
DHS ends immigration arrests at schools, 'protected areas'
The Department of Homeland Security says U.S. immigration authorities will no longer make routine immigration arrests at schools, hospitals or a range of other “protected” areas.
The Department of Homeland Security says U.S. immigration authorities will no longer make routine immigration arrests at schools, hospitals or a range of other “protected” areas.
2 border patrol agents fired for offensive Facebook posts
Congressional investigators say two Border Patrol agents were fired from among 60 found to have committed misconduct for participating in a private Facebook group that mocked migrants and lawmakers.
Congressional investigators say two Border Patrol agents were fired from among 60 found to have committed misconduct for participating in a private Facebook group that mocked migrants and lawmakers.
Polk sheriff: Guatemalan man, in U.S. illegally, killed 5-year-old in DUI crash
Polk County deputies arrested a man who, they say, was illegally in the U.S. and fled from a crash that killed a 5-year-old girl.
Polk County deputies arrested a man who, they say, was illegally in the U.S. and fled from a crash that killed a 5-year-old girl.
Man pleads guilty to running human smuggling operation out of Phoenix trailer park
On Sept. 21, 2021, Macario Barragan-Cisneros was taken into custody after 29 migrants were found in and around a trailer at Camino Vista Mobile Home near 67th Avenue and Van Buren.
On Sept. 21, 2021, Macario Barragan-Cisneros was taken into custody after 29 migrants were found in and around a trailer at Camino Vista Mobile Home near 67th Avenue and Van Buren.
Man accused of raping woman on crowded train was released from immigration detention, never deported
The man who allegedly raped a woman in front of passengers on a Philadelphia area-train already has a criminal record and had overstayed his student visa – but was protected from deportation by the immigration system, according to Fox News.
The man who allegedly raped a woman in front of passengers on a Philadelphia area-train already has a criminal record and had overstayed his student visa – but was protected from deportation by the immigration system, according to Fox News.
Arizona AG calls for DOJ to probe Facebook after it says users can share info on how to enter US illegally
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich had written to Facebook earlier this year about media reports that smugglers were using the social media platform, as well as others, to advertise their services to migrants.
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich had written to Facebook earlier this year about media reports that smugglers were using the social media platform, as well as others, to advertise their services to migrants.
Biden administration provides $20 million to assist 700,000 migrants seeking asylum in US
The additional money will support increased access to international protection, access to mental health support, legal assistance, shelter and healthcare, including prevention and treatment of COVID-19.
The additional money will support increased access to international protection, access to mental health support, legal assistance, shelter and healthcare, including prevention and treatment of COVID-19.
Tucson Border Patrol agents seize more than 50 pounds of fentanyl hidden in truck bed
Agents were working at the Interstate 19 checkpoint near Amado, Arizona when a K-9 alerted them as truck was passing through.
Agents were working at the Interstate 19 checkpoint near Amado, Arizona when a K-9 alerted them as truck was passing through.
Border Patrol: Smuggler abandons girl at US-Mexico border
Video was released by U.S. Border Patrol showing a smuggler abandoning a 7-year old girl after lifting her over a border fence in California. You can see the child clinging to the smuggler's back as he climbs over the fence and lowers them both to the ground before climbing back over the 30-foot fence alone. Agents quickly responded and the young girl underwent a welfare check and was taken to a center for a medical evaluation and processing.
Video was released by U.S. Border Patrol showing a smuggler abandoning a 7-year old girl after lifting her over a border fence in California. You can see the child clinging to the smuggler's back as he climbs over the fence and lowers them both to the ground before climbing back over the 30-foot fence alone. Agents quickly responded and the young girl underwent a welfare check and was taken to a center for a medical evaluation and processing.
Smuggler hoists girl over US border wall, returns to Mexico without her
U.S. Border Patrol agents said a smuggler abandoned a 7-year-old girl in California after hoisting her over the U.S.-Mexico border wall.
U.S. Border Patrol agents said a smuggler abandoned a 7-year-old girl in California after hoisting her over the U.S.-Mexico border wall.
DHS orders ICE to immediately end mass worksite arrests
Federal immigration agents will stop making mass worksite arrest of immigrants employees suspected of living in the U.S. without legal permission.
Federal immigration agents will stop making mass worksite arrest of immigrants employees suspected of living in the U.S. without legal permission.
Mexico finds hundreds of migrants in truck trailers near border
Mexican authorities have discovered more than 600 Central American migrants in trailers near the United States border.
Mexican authorities have discovered more than 600 Central American migrants in trailers near the United States border.
Border agents arrest child rapist accused of illegally entering US
Chris T. Clem, the sector’s chief patrol agent, tweeted that Edgar Antonio Gutierrez-Martinez has been turned over to U.S. Marshals to face prosecution.
Chris T. Clem, the sector’s chief patrol agent, tweeted that Edgar Antonio Gutierrez-Martinez has been turned over to U.S. Marshals to face prosecution.
Arizona Gov. Ducey goes to Texas in border push with other GOP governors
Ducey spokesman C. J. Karamargin said seven other GOP governors planned to attend the event, where they unveiled a 10-point border security plan.
Ducey spokesman C. J. Karamargin said seven other GOP governors planned to attend the event, where they unveiled a 10-point border security plan.
Police in Mexican border town find 2 shallow graves
The remains of two people were found in shallow graves across the border from Yuma, Arizona.
The remains of two people were found in shallow graves across the border from Yuma, Arizona.