Three Wanted Sex Offenders Arrested at Southern U.S. Border Crossings

Arrests made within 72 hours at multiple ports of entry in Texas

Feb. 4, 2026 at 2:15pm

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In less than three days, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at three separate ports of entry within the Laredo Field Office area of responsibility apprehended three men, all wanted on outstanding felony warrants for sex-related offenses. The arrests highlight CBP's ongoing efforts to ensure justice is served and keep communities safe.

Why it matters

The apprehension of these wanted sex offenders at the border crossings underscores the critical role CBP plays in identifying and detaining individuals with outstanding warrants, including those accused of the most serious crimes. This helps prevent further victimization and ensures alleged perpetrators face the legal consequences of their actions.

The details

On January 23, CBP officers at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge in Laredo detained Ezekiel John Glick, a 26-year-old U.S. citizen, on an active arrest warrant for 1st degree child sexual assault out of Wisconsin. The next day, CBP officers at Eagle Pass International Bridge I arrested Adrian C. Moreno, a 33-year-old U.S. citizen, on warrants for indecency with a child by exposure and indecency with a child by sexual contact from Texas. On January 25, CBP officers at Anzalduas International Bridge detained Victor Manuel Pena, a 52-year-old U.S. citizen, on an active warrant for alleged sexual assault from Indiana.

  • On January 23, 2026, CBP officers at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge in Laredo detained Ezekiel John Glick.
  • On January 24, 2026, CBP officers at Eagle Pass International Bridge I arrested Adrian C. Moreno.
  • On January 25, 2026, CBP officers at Anzalduas International Bridge detained Victor Manuel Pena.

The players

Ezekiel John Glick

A 26-year-old U.S. citizen wanted on an active arrest warrant for 1st degree child sexual assault out of Wisconsin.

Adrian C. Moreno

A 33-year-old U.S. citizen wanted on active warrants for indecency with a child by exposure and indecency with a child by sexual contact from Texas.

Victor Manuel Pena

A 52-year-old U.S. citizen wanted on an active warrant for alleged sexual assault from Indiana.

Donald R. Kusser

Director of Field Operations, Laredo Field Office, U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

The federal law enforcement agency responsible for securing the U.S. borders and facilitating lawful trade and travel.

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What they’re saying

“These continued apprehensions of those wanted for alleged sex offenses perfectly illustrate our ongoing efforts to ensure that justice is served and to keep our communities safe.”

— Donald R. Kusser, Director of Field Operations, Laredo Field Office, U.S. Customs and Border Protection

What’s next

The three men will be turned over to local authorities in their respective jurisdictions for adjudication of the outstanding warrants.

The takeaway

The arrests of these three wanted sex offenders at the southern border crossings demonstrate the critical role CBP plays in identifying and detaining individuals with active warrants, helping to ensure public safety and the administration of justice.