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.
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