Saturday, May 18, 2024

US couple wanted for 19 years arrested in Baja California Sur

A couple on the run from United States authorities were arrested last week in San Pedrito, Baja California Sur.

The U.S. Marshals Service released a statement yesterday saying that Robert Edward Freer II, 61, and his wife Wendy Dehaven Freer, 52, were arrested on October 4.

Both had been indicted in North Carolina in 1999 for conspiracy to distribute marijuana and money laundering but fled when they learned of the charges.

The Marshals Service said it has worked for 19 years to locate the couple.

In July the service learned that the Freers were living on the Baja peninsula under different names.

Marshals worked with local officials to confirm the information, learning that the couple were operating a vacation rental resort on San Pedrito Beach.

They were deported to the U.S. following their arrest.

Mexico News Daily

Have something to say? Paid Subscribers get all access to make & read comments.
If you want to cross a US border with a dog, you need to follow these rules.

What are the new requirements for crossing the US border with a dog from Mexico?

3
Starting Aug. 1, all dogs entering the U.S. will need to have a microchip, among other requirements.
The boat where the Navy found the supposed cocaine also carried three people and 18 drums of a petroleum product.

Mexican Navy seizes 3 tonnes of cocaine off Quintana Roo coast

0
The navy reported seizing 153 packages of "white powder," along with 18 drums of presumed gasoline — and made three arrests.
Tacos are "Mexican-style sandwiches" according to an Indiana court ruling.

Is a taco a ‘Mexican-style’ sandwich? Indiana judge rules yes

2
The ruling allows Fort Wayne business owner Martín Quintana to open a taco restaurant in a "sandwiches-only" location.