US Border Patrol Big Bend Sector

05/29/2026

International partnerships aren’t just talk. U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Department of War and Mexican Military are boots on the ground—locking down borders and showing what real force looks like. This is next-level Border Security.

05/28/2026

Big Bend Sector is proud to wish the U.S. Border Patrol a very happy birthday! 102 years STRONG! Honor First!

05/25/2026

K9 Lucy on the trail! 🐾 K9 Lucy and Agents demonstrated exceptional teamwork near Sierra Blanca, TX! After tracking for 5.5 miles, K9 Lucy alerted to a brushy area, leading agents to 2 illegal aliens hiding under the cover of darkness.🚔🌟

05/22/2026

K9 alert! 🐾 Agents at the Sierra Blanca Checkpoint encountered a driver with warrants & in possession of counterfeit money ($1k+). Vigilance pays off! 🚔

05/21/2026

Sierra Blanca Agents at the checkpoint encountered a truck hauling a STOLEN trailer. The property was recovered and turned over to appropriate authorities for further investigation! Great Job Team!

05/20/2026

Alpine Agents conducting checkpoint operations stopped a vehicle with 2-armed human smugglers revealing 11 illegal aliens concealed in the vehicle. One was later ID’d as an aggravated felon. Great job team!

05/19/2026

Great work by our Targeting and Intelligence Division in assisting with locating this subject and bringing him to justice. always stands ready to support our local partners to keep our community safe.

‼️SUBJECT CAPTURED‼️
On 5/17/2026 a store owner of Marfa Texas reported a theft that lead into a Robbery, Marfa PD was notified and an investigation began.
On 5/18/2026 male subject Marcus Thibodeau was captured in New Mexico and taken into custody for the robbery.
Thibodeau will be extradited back to Marfa to be magistrated on Robbery charges.

Thank you to all assisting agencies.
Chief G. Carrillo

05/08/2026

Our K-9 team was on the scent! 🐕‍💼 During a targeted operation, our canine partner alerted agents to three subjects attempting to evade detection.

05/07/2026

The U.S. border is CLOSED. Do NOT attempt to cross between ports of entries. Anyone who enters illegally will be arrested and prosecuted. Use lawful entry points such as a port of entry.