The Rio Grande City Border Patrol Station lost one of its own agents as a result of a tragic motor vehicle accident on Highway 359 in Webb County, approximately four miles east of Oilton, Texas.
Border Patrol Agent Jorge Ornelas was assigned to the Rio Grande Valley Sector / Rio Grande City Station as a Border Patrol Agent and was a member of Border Patrol Class 606. Agent Ornelas was previously stationed at the Laredo South Station.
We will post any updates on funeral arrangements as soon as we receive them.