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Meth Seized at Checkpoint
El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested two United States citizens attempting to smuggle 61 packages of methamphetamine through an immigration checkpoint on Jan. 12. At approximately 6:20 a.m., a 2017 white Ford F-150 approached the Highway 86 checkpoint. The agent... — Updated 1/27/2022
Clone Van Seized
El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents seized a clone delivery truck and arrested a man accused of transporting three undocumented individuals, Dec. 2, according to a press release. The incident occurred at around 3:20 p.m. when a white 2016 Ford Transit 250 van approached the... — Updated 12/21/2021
Fentanyl, Meth Bust
Border Patrol agents at the Highway 86 checkpoint arrested a man who attempted to smuggle drugs on Dec. 10. The incident occurred when a black Mercedes-Benz approached the checkpoint. The vehicle and its three occupants were sent to secondary inspection. During the secondary... — Updated 12/21/2021
Fire Destroys Homes, Three Killed
A fire turned deadly as it destroyed multiple homes, and claimed the lives of three people on Nov. 26 within the Desert Shores Trailed Park near the Salton Sea in Imperial County. At around 8:30 a.m., the Imperial County Fire Depar... — Updated 12/15/2021
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Thundering Trucks Roll On
The Borrego Sun has been investigating the trucks that are going through the town, which are potential accidents waiting to happen. There is now new information about the dangers of these 18-wheelers, and Nancy McRae states, "it... — Updated 12/9/2021
Man Arrested for Meth
A man was arrested at the Highway 86 checkpoint on suspicion of smuggling methamphetamine on Dec. 2. The incident occurred when the 20-year-old man driving a black 2008 Kia Rondo approached the checkpoint at around 7 a.m. El Centro Border Patrol agents referred the vehicle to... — Updated 12/9/2021
Agents Arrest Sex Offender
U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the El Centro Sector arrested an undocumented individual Monday night with prior convictions of sexual offense. The incident occurred at approximately 10:54 p.m., when agents assigned to the El Centro Station encountered a group of nine... — Updated 12/1/2021
Man Arrested for Meth
El Centro Sector Border Patrol says agents discovered nearly 75-pounds of methamphetamine on Oct. 21 during a best at the Highway 86 checkpoint. The incident occurred just after 10 a.m. when a Chevy Silverado passed through the checkpoint. It was referred to secondary inspection,... — Updated 10/29/2021
Liquid Meth at Checkpoint
El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a man accused of smuggling liquid methamphetamine through an immigration checkpoint Sept. 30. The incident occurred at approximately 7:30 a.m., when a white 2007 Chevrolet Silverado approached the Highway 86 checkpoint. The agent... — Updated 10/18/2021
Man Attempts to Smuggle $600K Worth of Cocaine
Border Patrol agents assigned to the El Centro Sector arrested a man suspected of smuggling cocaine on Sept. 25. The incident occurred at around 10:36 a.m. when a man driving a white 2011 Chevrolet Traverse approached the checkpoint. The agent at the checkpoint referred the... — Updated 10/15/2021
Firearm, Drugs Seized
El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a United States citizen accused of smuggling illegal narcotics through an immigration checkpoint on Sept. 25. The incident occurred at approximately 10:43 p.m., when a white 2015 Ford F-150 approached the Highway 86 checkpoint. The... — Updated 10/15/2021
Nature Watch: Black-throated Sparrow
Many birds seen in Anza-Borrego are migrating through or seasonal visitors, but the black-throated sparrow is a local resident that you will find most common in the desert southwest and northern Mexico. This true desert species is... — Updated 10/15/2021
Meth Hidden in Floorboard
El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a man accused of smuggling $215,000 worth of methamphetamine through an immigration checkpoint in Salton City, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced on Sept. 20. At around 9:05 a.m., a man driving a blue 2005 Ford Escape... — Updated 10/1/2021
Sponsor Group Discusses: Capital Improvement Projects, "Smart Growth" and Water Issues
At the Sept. 2 meeting, the Sponsor Group approved a 2021 Capital Improvement Project (CIP) proposed priority list. Traffic calming, and, pedestrian and bicycle safety, continue to be the primary concerns. The first two items on... — Updated 9/28/2021
County Correspondence, Thundering Trucks
After seeing a photo of the thundering trucks in the August 5 issue of the Borrego Sun on Page 4, Nancy McRae, a Borrego Springs resident, sent her correspondence with the County. She says, “I am not letting this issue get ignored.” This is a letter she sent to Supervisor Jim Des... — Updated 9/16/2021
$55K Worth of Methamphetamine Seized
El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested two people accused of attempting to smuggle methamphetamine through an immigration checkpoint on Aug. 19. The incident occurred at about 12:17 p.m., when a silver 2004 Mercedes SL approached the Highway 111 checkpoint. The agent in... — Updated 9/2/2021
Black Tar Heroin Seized
El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested three people accused of attempting to smuggle black tar heroin through an immigration checkpoint on Aug. 26. The incident occurred at around noon, when a dark gray 2004 Acura TLX approached the Highway 86 checkpoint. The agent in... — Updated 9/2/2021
Quakes Shake
Several earthquakes struck near the Salton Sea on Aug. 18, including one with a 4.0-magnitude. The 4.0 quake hit about 11 miles east/southeast of Ocotillo Wells – to the southeast of the Salton Sea – around 2:45 p.m. A USGS map indicates shaking was likely felt from parts of San... — Updated 9/2/2021
Large Quantity of Xanax Seized
El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested two individuals attempting to smuggle a large quantity of the prescription drug Alprozolam (also known as Xanax) through an immigration checkpoint Friday afternoon. The incident occurred at about 1:15 p.m., when a white 2018 Nissan... — Updated 8/25/2021
Man Arrested, Attempts to Flee Checkpoint
El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a man attempting to smuggle fentanyl through an immigration checkpoint early Saturday morning. The incident occurred at 4:35 a.m., when a blue 2012 Ford Fusion approached the Highway 86 immigration checkpoint. The agent in primary... — Updated 8/25/2021
"Full of Sound and Fury, Signifying Nothing"
Over 400 years ago, just as Macbeth, in Act 5/Scene 5 of the famous Shakespearean play, awaited the storming of his Inverness castle, Borregans also waited two afternoons running for another kind of storm to hit town and bring a little welcome relief from our continuing heatwave,... — Updated 8/11/2021
RAAM, RAW: It's About the Climbs
It is called the world's toughest cycling race because, at once, it is logistically difficult for riders and crew, physically exhausting for the riders, and mentally challenging for all. This year's 3,037-mile Race Across America... — Updated 7/19/2021
Summer Escape From Borrego Heat
Many Borrego residents leave the heat of the desert in the hottest months, but for those who don't there are still nearby places to enjoy the great outdoors and bask in far more comfortable temperatures. A group of locals did just... — Updated 7/16/2021
Meth at Checkpoint
El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested two individuals attempting to smuggle methamphetamine through an immigration checkpoint on June 27. The incident occurred at 6:25 p.m., when a black 2015 GMC Terrain approached the Highway 86 immigration checkpoint. The agent in... — Updated 7/13/2021
$300K Meth Seized
El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a woman attempting to smuggle methamphetamine through an immigration checkpoint on June 24. The incident occurred at 6:55 p.m., when a woman driving a silver 2019 Toyota C-HR SUV approached the Highway 86 immigration checkpoint. The... — Updated 7/6/2021
