Alexander Vargas-Meza is arrested for battery of a Border Patrol Agent under the Third Judicial District Attorney Border Prosecution Agreement
November 8, 2024 I Las Cruces- Ender Alexander Vargas-Meza, 32, was arrested on November 7th for battery of a US Border Patrol Agent [a federal officer]. After the September 24th, 2024, incident, the New Mexico US Attorney’s office declined prosecution and had Vargas-Meza extradited back to Mexico. Vargas-Meza was arrested on November 7, when he attempted illegal re-entry back into the U.S. under the warrant that was issued by the Third Judicial District Attorney’s office, State of New Mexico.
Alexander Vargas-Meza was charged with Battery on a Peace Officer, a fourth-degree felony. Vargas-Meza will be held in the Doña County Detention Center.
On September 24, 2024, a US Border Patrol Agent encountered three subjects in Anapra Road -Sunland Park area, who had just made illegal entry into the U.S. The BP Agent approached the group of three to make an arrest. Two of the subjects attempted to abscond, but Vargas-Meza began to fight with the Border Patrol Agent. Vargas-Meza began kicking and pushing the agent, all the while attempting to reach into his pocket. The Border Patrol Agent was able to gain control of Vargas-Meza and place him in handcuffs, after a search of Vargas-Meza for any illegal contraband, he was found with a pocketknife.
The Vargas-Meza case will be accepted under the US Border Patrol and the United States Attorney’s Office agreement for consideration of appropriate state charges. The Third DA Border Prosecution team will coordinate and move forward with prosecution efforts to effectuate results and secure public safety.