Dallas sexual assault suspect arrested at the border
(Stephanie Bennett/Fox News)
DALLAS - A man wanted out of Dallas County for felony sexual assault was arrested while trying to cross the border into the United States.
What we know:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials said 40-year-old Daniel Galvan was stopped on Sunday while entering Texas through the Progreso International Bridge.
He was flagged for a secondary inspection, where officials confirmed he had an outstanding felony warrant for sexual assault issued by the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office.
Galvan, who is a U.S. citizen, was taken into custody and will be brought back to Dallas to face charges.
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Man wanted in Dallas County for nearly 40 years arrested at border
A man who has been wanted for the aggravated sexual assault of a child in Dallas County for nearly 40 years was arrested recently at the southern border.
What they're saying:
"Our frontline officers maintained strict vigilance and detained and apprehended a northbound traveler wanted on a significant outstanding felony warrant for a violent sexual offense," said Port Director Michael Martinez, Progreso Port of Entry.
What we don't know:
CBP officials did not release any information about the sexual assault case.
No mugshot for Galvan was released.
The Source: The information in this story comes from a news release from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.