Man Wanted for Incest Charge Involving Minor Arrested at Laredo Border Crossing

CBP apprehended the 60-year-old Louisiana man on an outstanding felony warrant as he tried to enter the U.S. from Mexico.

Feb. 6, 2026 at 7:07pm

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers arrested a 60-year-old Louisiana man at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge in Laredo, Texas, as he was attempting to enter the United States from Mexico. The man, identified as Francisco Servin, had an outstanding felony warrant for failure to appear on an original charge related to an alleged incest offense involving a minor.

Why it matters

This arrest highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to apprehend individuals wanted for serious crimes, even at international border crossings. The case also underscores the importance of cooperation between local, state, and federal authorities in tracking down fugitives and protecting vulnerable members of the community.

The details

According to CBP, officers referred Servin for a secondary inspection as he was entering the U.S. from Mexico. During the inspection, they determined he matched the description of an individual wanted on an outstanding felony warrant. Biometric verification confirmed Servin's identity and the active warrant issued by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office in Louisiana for failure to appear on the original incest-related charge from 2021.

  • The arrest occurred on January 9, 2026 at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge in Laredo, Texas.
  • Servin was released from jail on February 5, 2026 to another agency.

The players

Francisco Servin

A 60-year-old U.S. citizen wanted on a felony warrant for an alleged incest offense involving a minor.

St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency in Slidell, Louisiana that issued the outstanding felony warrant for Servin's arrest.

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The takeaway

This arrest demonstrates the collaborative efforts of local, state, and federal authorities to apprehend individuals wanted for serious crimes, even at international border crossings. It highlights the importance of information-sharing and coordination between law enforcement agencies to protect vulnerable members of the community.