Overview
- Supervisory CBP officer Andres Wilkinson, 52, was arrested in Laredo, Texas, and made an initial court appearance on a federal harboring charge.
- The Justice Department says Wilkinson lived with the woman, who overstayed a temporary visa after entering the U.S. in August 2023, and knew her status.
- CBP’s Office of Professional Responsibility conducted surveillance from June through November 2025 and observed the woman and her child residing at Wilkinson’s home and using his vehicles.
- Court filings allege Wilkinson provided housing, credit cards, help with financial obligations, vehicle access and transportation through U.S. Border Patrol checkpoints, including trips to San Antonio.
- Wilkinson remains in custody pending a detention hearing; the woman has been detained as a material witness, and a conviction could carry up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.