Summary: A CBP supervisor in Laredo, Andres Wilkinson, has been charged in a DOJ criminal complaint with harboring an undocumented migrant, allegedly assisting her past Border Patrol checkpoints and allowing her and her daughter to live in his home. Prosecutors say the migrant, Elva Edith Garcia-Vallejo, overstayed a 2023 nonimmigrant visa and may be related to Wilkinson; they also allege a romantic relationship. Wilkinson faces up to 10 years in prison and a possible $250,000 fine if convicted.
CBP Supervisor in Laredo Charged With Harboring Migrant; Alleged Romantic Relationship and Possible Family Tie
CBP official charged with harboring girlfriend who is in US illegally
LAREDO, Texas — A federal Customs and Border Protection (CBP) supervisor has been charged after a Department of Justice criminal complaint alleges he harbored an undocumented migrant in the United States and assisted her in evading Border Patrol checkpoints.
Federal prosecutors say 52-year-old Andres Wilkinson, who has worked for CBP since 2001 and was promoted to a supervisory role in 2021, helped Elva Edith Garcia-Vallejo cross through checkpoints and knowingly allowed her and her daughter to live in his Laredo home. The complaint also alleges Wilkinson was in a romantic relationship with Garcia-Vallejo and that authorities believe she may be related to him.
According to the criminal filing, Garcia-Vallejo obtained a nonimmigrant visa in 2023 and subsequently overstayed that visa. The complaint alleges Wilkinson was aware of her immigration status when he permitted her residence in his household and assisted her movement past enforcement points.
Potential Penalties
If convicted on the harboring charge, Wilkinson faces up to 10 years in federal prison and a possible maximum fine of $250,000. The filing is an allegation; Wilkinson is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
Case Status
The matter is under federal investigation and prosecution by the U.S. Department of Justice. No trial date has been announced publicly as of the latest court filings.
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