Texas Border Business
LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a wanted fugitive at the I-35 checkpoint.
On Jan. 7, as Border Patrol agents while working at the I-35 checkpoint, encountered a motorcyclist at the primary inspection lane. After agents conducted record checks, the rider identified as Matthew Joshua Laureano, a 36-year-old male U.S. citizen was wanted by Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). Record checks also revealed he is a member of the Bandido Motorcycle gang.
Matthew Joshua Laureano was turned over to DPS. The matter remains under investigation.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection welcomes assistance from the community. Citizens are encouraged to report suspicious activity to the U.S. Border Patrol while remaining anonymous by calling 1-800-343-1994.