Kentucky Fugitive Returned to the United StatesBureau of Diplomatic SecurityWashington, DC January 25, 2008 State Department Special Agents Help Return Jason Cisneros Kentucky resident Jason Cisneros was returned to the United States on January 18 after his arrest in Mexico on the same day. The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) played a key role in coordinating the detention and return of Cisneros. Mr. Cisneros was wanted on two warrants issued by the State of Kentucky. The first warrant was issued on February 8, 2006, for fleeing or evading police, operating a vehicle while under the influence and two minor traffic violations. The second warrant was issued on August 9, 2007, for possession of cocaine, unlawful transaction with a minor, and violation of probation in connection with a prior felony offense. A DS Special Agent assigned as the Regional Security Officer (RSO) at the United States Consulate General in Tijuana, Mexico received information that Cisneros was in the building seeking routine services. A records search revealed that Cisneros was the subject of two outstanding U.S. warrants. Mexican law enforcement authorities were contacted and detained Cisneros immediately. With the invaluable assistance of local Mexican authorities, Mexican Immigration officials, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers, Cisneros was successfully returned to the United States. Patrick D. Donovan, Acting Director of the U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service (DSS), stated, “It’s this type of close, worldwide law enforcement liaison capability that gives Diplomatic Security unparalleled ability to apprehend fugitives like Cisneros. His return highlights the critical role DSS plays in bringing suspects and fugitives to justice, regardless of where they may hide. Cisneros’ apprehension was a direct result of law enforcement coordination and field efforts by Diplomatic Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the U.S. Consulate General in Tijuana, Mexico and local Mexican law enforcement.” Because the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security is the most widely represented law enforcement organization in the world, DS’s capability to track and capture fugitives who have fled U.S. jurisdiction to avoid prosecution is unmatched. During 2007, DS assisted in the resolution of 113 international fugitive cases from over 30 different countries. The Bureau of Diplomatic Security is the U.S. Department of State’s law enforcement and security arm. The special agents, engineers, and security professionals of the Bureau are responsible for the security of 285 U.S. diplomatic missions around the world. In the United States, Diplomatic Security personnel protect the U.S. Secretary of State and high-ranking foreign dignitaries and officials visiting the United States, investigate passport and visa fraud, and conduct personnel security investigations. More information about the U.S. Department of State and the Bureau of Diplomatic Security may be obtained at www.state.gov/m/ds. Contact: |
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