DOUGLAS, Ariz. — On Aug. 30, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers assigned to the Area Port of Douglas apprehended a 30-year-old U.S. citizen wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service in connection with the shooting of a Tucson police recruit.
At 7:53 p.m., Alexis Monter, 30, attempted to enter the United States through the pedestrian lane at the Douglas port of entry. During the inspection process, a CBP officer queried Monter’s information, which returned an active National Crime Information Center warrant.
The warrant identified Monter as a person of interest in the shooting of a Tucson police recruit and noted that officers should consider him armed and dangerous, with a history of violent tendencies and substance abuse. CBP officers immediately secured Monter and escorted him to a holding area. A subsequent 10-print biometric verification confirmed his identity and the full-extradition warrant. Following established protocols, officers coordinated with the Drug Enforcement Administration to confirm the warrant’s status.
CBP officers notified the Douglas Police Department, and officers arrived at the port of entry at 8:42 p.m. to take custody of Monter.
“The vigilance of our officers at the Douglas Port of Entry is critical to the safety of our communities,” said Port Director Martin Gomez. “By identifying and apprehending this individual, our officers have ensured that a dangerous subject is removed from the streets and held accountable for his alleged actions.”
CBP continues to work closely with federal, state and local law enforcement partners to identify and apprehend individuals with outstanding warrants, ensuring the safety and security of the border and the public.
