Border Patrol Agent Arrested in Minnesota After Being Found Passed Out in Car 'Covered in Vomit'

Alfredo Mancillas Jr. faces charges of 3rd and 4th degree driving while impaired after incident near Allianz Field.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 9:31pm

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A U.S. Customs and Border Patrol employee, Alfredo Mancillas Jr., was arrested in St. Paul, Minnesota after a state trooper found him passed out in his car, "covered in vomit." Mancillas displayed signs of intoxication and refused a breath test, leading to his arrest on charges of 3rd and 4th degree driving while impaired.

Why it matters

The arrest of a federal law enforcement agent raises concerns about accountability and conduct within the Border Patrol agency, especially as it relates to the ongoing Operation Metro Surge crackdown that has flooded Minnesota with thousands of federal immigration agents.

The details

According to court documents, Mancillas was found "slumped over in the driver's seat" around 3:30 a.m. near Allianz Field in St. Paul. The vehicle reeked of alcohol and was parked illegally in a no-parking zone. Mancillas displayed "bloodshot and watery eyes" and had visible vomit all over him. After failing a field sobriety test, he refused to take a breath test and was arrested.

  • Mancillas was found passed out in his car around 3:30 a.m. on January 30, 2026.
  • Mancillas is expected back in court on March 24, 2026.

The players

Alfredo Mancillas Jr.

A 31-year-old U.S. Customs and Border Patrol employee from Corpus Christi, Texas who was arrested in St. Paul, Minnesota for driving while impaired.

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol

The federal law enforcement agency that employs Mancillas, which has stated that it "stresses honor and integrity in every aspect of our mission" and is investigating the incident through its Office of Professional Responsibility.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on March 24, 2026 whether to allow Mancillas out on bail.

The takeaway

This incident raises concerns about accountability and conduct within the Border Patrol agency, especially as it carries out the high-profile Operation Metro Surge crackdown in Minnesota, and underscores the need for robust oversight and disciplinary measures for federal law enforcement personnel.