Border Patrol Arrests Deported Sex Offender in Texas
On New Year’s Day, Texas Highway Patrol troopers on horseback apprehended an illegal alien at a remote ranch in Maverick County, close to Eagle Pass. This happened just before noon, as officers closed in on the suspect, identified as Marcio Steven Izaguirre—a 41-year-old Honduran national who had previously been deported.
Even though fewer people are crossing the border these days, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) continues to monitor closely those trying to avoid capture after entering the U.S. illegally. The vigilance of the Border Patrol in remote areas significantly reduces chances of escape. Izaguirre was discovered while attempting to cross the border illegally near Eagle Pass.
Social media videos show officers pushing through brush on the ranch to find Izaguirre, who was lying on the ground in an attempt to evade detection. Officers shouted commands in Spanish, instructing him to remain still and reveal his hands. In moments of chaos, they urged him, “Stand up, stand up!”
After securing Izaguirre, officers conducted a quick search of his belongings for weapons. He promptly asked for water, likely due to the unusually warm weather in South Texas. An arresting officer informed him that water would be provided soon. Interestingly, Izaguirre inquired if he could ride a horse, to which the officer replied, “I don’t ride horses.”
A thorough background check revealed that Izaguirre had faced deportation multiple times since 2004 and carried a criminal record that included various offenses in Cobb County, Georgia, such as providing alcohol to minors and child molestation.
After his arrest, Izaguirre was handed over to the Border Patrol for processing and prosecution. Given his criminal history and repeat illegal entry into the U.S., he is potentially facing severe repercussions under federal law, including a felony charge that could lead to up to 20 years in prison.
According to reports, the Texas DPS officers, alongside criminal investigators and Texas military personnel, are playing a crucial role in federal efforts to significantly reduce border crossings in the state. This operation has notably lowered border insecurity levels to decades-old numbers, helping to alleviate the overwhelming situation Texas faced during the previous administration’s border crisis.
