Georgia child molestation suspect arrested in Progreso

Posted: 01.26.2009 at 3:48 PM

Read more: Local, International, Crime, PROGRESO, CHILD MOLESTOR, CBP

PROGRESO -- An alleged child molester from Georgia is behind bars after trying to enter the United States at an international bridge.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers arrested 45-year-old Progreso resident Juan Cantu around 5 a.m. Sunday.

CBP officers said Cantu tried to enter the United States at the Progreso International Bridge under his alleged alias Ismael Treviño.

A database check revealed Cantu's real name and a warrant for child molestation in Georgia.

Customs officers arrested Cantu and turned him over to the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Department for extradition.

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