Local law enforcement, Border Patrol make 2 arrests in Medina

Image from Sheriff’s Office drone: These 2 men fled on foot from law enforcement on Feb. 25 before being taken into custody.

Press Release, Sheriff Chris Bourke

MEDINA – On February 25, agents with U.S. Border Patrol conducted a targeted enforcement operation in the Village of Medina, resulting in the arrest of two male subjects.

During the operation, the two males fled on foot. U.S. Border Patrol requested assistance from the Medina Police Department and the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office. A coordinated perimeter was quickly established, and the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigative Division deployed its unmanned aerial system (drone) to assist in locating the fleeing individuals.

Within minutes, the drone located the two males in a wooded area as they were being pursued at a distance by officers. Law enforcement personnel converged on the location and both individuals were taken into custody without incident.

The individuals have been identified and have prior convictions in the United States, including felony racketeering and making terroristic threats. One of the males has been identified as a member of the MS-13 gang and has previously served a federal prison sentence. He is being prosecuted by U.S. Border Patrol under Title 8 U.S.C. § 1326 (Reentry of Removed Aliens).

The Orleans County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to assisting our fellow law enforcement agencies when requested, particularly in efforts to locate and apprehend convicted criminals. The Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to proactively creating safe and secure neighborhoods throughout Orleans County.