CBP Arrests Mexican Man Wanted for Alleged Lewd Acts with a Child

Rogelio Isaac Hernandez Flores was apprehended at the Laredo Port of Entry while trying to flee to Mexico.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 11:07am

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested a 35-year-old Mexican man, Rogelio Isaac Hernandez Flores, at the Laredo Port of Entry in Texas. Hernandez Flores was wanted in California for an alleged sexual offense involving lewd acts with a child under 14 years old.

Why it matters

The arrest of Hernandez Flores, who was attempting to flee to Mexico, demonstrates the vigilance of CBP officers in identifying and detaining individuals wanted for serious crimes before they can escape justice.

The details

Hernandez Flores was a passenger on a commercial bus exiting the country into Mexico when the bus was referred to secondary inspection. Officers discovered Hernandez Flores did not have documents to enter or remain in the U.S. and found an outstanding felony warrant for his arrest on charges of lewd acts with a child under 14 years old, which is punishable by up to 8 years in prison in California.

  • On January 21, 2026, Hernandez Flores was arrested at the Laredo Port of Entry in Texas.

The players

Rogelio Isaac Hernandez Flores

A 35-year-old undocumented Mexican man who was wanted in California for alleged lewd acts with a child under 14 years old.

Laredo Port Director Alberto Flores

The Laredo Port Director who praised the vigilance and dedication of CBP officers in identifying and detaining Hernandez Flores.

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What they’re saying

“Our officers remain unwavering in their commitment to protecting our communities. The apprehension of this undocumented individual, who was attempting to leave the country and was found to have an active warrant for a serious offense, demonstrates the vigilance and dedication of our frontline officers in identifying and detaining those who may pose a threat before they can cause further harm.”

— Alberto Flores, Laredo Port Director

What’s next

Hernandez Flores will be held in custody by the Webb County Sheriff's Office as he awaits criminal proceedings related to the outstanding warrant for lewd acts with a child.

The takeaway

This arrest highlights the important role that CBP officers play in identifying and apprehending individuals wanted for serious crimes, even when they are attempting to flee across international borders to avoid prosecution.