HIDALGO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man wanted for an alleged child sex crime was arrested over the weekend at the Hidalgo International Bridge.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers arrested 20-year-old Jaime Maldonado on Saturday after a secondary inspection confirmed he had a felony arrest warrant out of Hidalgo County for sexual assault of a child.

"CBP officers continue to maintain their vigilance, and that dedication to duty resulted in this significant apprehension for a man wanted on an outstanding warrant for a crime of a sexual nature involving a child,” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez.

Maldonado was turned over to Hidalgo County sheriff’s deputies.

“Apprehensions like these reinforce the border security aspect of our mission and help keep our communities safer," Rod

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