Two Separate Crashes at Checkpoints Sends Border Patrol Agents to Hospital
Several Border Patrol agents were injured in two separate vehicle crashes at checkpoints this week.
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Off-Duty Border Patrol Agent Died in Swimming Accident
An off-duty Border Patrol agent died in a swimming accident while on vacation with his family in the Trio River near Garner State Park in Texas.
Jason Owens Tapped to Lead Border Patrol During Challenging Time
The Biden administration selected Jason Owens, a 27-year veteran of the Border Patrol, to serve as the agency’s next chief.
2 Militia Men Accused of Shooting at FBI Agents, Conspiring to Kill Border Patrol Agents And Migrants
A federal grand jury on Wednesday indicted two members of the 2nd American Militia who allegedly conspired to “start a war” with the U.S. Border Patrol and murder the agency’s officers, which ended in a shootout with FBI agents.
Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz to Retire After 32-Year Career
U.S. Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz plans to retire at the end of June, less than two years after he took the helm.
Homeland Security Announces New Body Cameras Policy for Its 9 Agencies
The Department of Homeland Security announced on Tuesday that all nine of its law enforcement agencies are adopting a new body-worn camera policy.
Police Arrest Teenager Accused of Shooting Off-Duty Border Patrol Agent
El Paso police have arrested a 17-year-old man accused of shooting an off-duty Border patrol agent outside of a taco restaurant over the weekend.
Off-Duty Border Patrol Agent Shot While Trying to Disarm Man with Gun
An off-duty Border Patrol agent was shot while trying to disarm a gunman outside a taco restaurant in East El Paso over the weekend.