CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua – Authorities in Ciudad Juárez have successfully apprehended a man sought by Yucatán state authorities for his alleged involvement in a homicide. The arrest, made on Thursday, February 20, 2026, is a testament to the ongoing inter-state collaboration aimed at bringing individuals responsible for violent crimes to justice.
Inter-state Collaboration Leads to Arrest
Elements of the State Public Security Secretariat (SSPE) in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, detained Luis David J. T., who had an active judicial warrant stemming from a criminal case initiated in 2024 in Yucatán. The operation was carried out by members of the Special Detective Group, who launched an investigation after receiving a request for collaboration from the Yucatán State Attorney General’s Office to execute the outstanding arrest warrant.
According to official information, the suspect was located around noon on Thursday through intelligence work and tactical analysis coordinated with the Undersecretariat of the General Staff. This strategic effort allowed authorities to pinpoint his whereabouts in the border city.
During the police intervention, Luis David J. T. was accompanied by another individual who reportedly displayed hostile behavior upon noticing the agents’ presence. However, the situation was swiftly brought under control, and the arrest was made without any reported incidents.
Verification and Extradition
Following the apprehension, agents corroborated the information on official security platforms, confirming the validity of the arrest warrant. Consequently, Luis David J. T. was formally taken into custody and placed at the disposal of the relevant authorities.
Subsequently, in coordination with the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection, the accused was transported to the Ciudad Juárez airport for his transfer to the state of Yucatán. There, he will face the legal process initiated against him in connection with the homicide charge.
Commitment to Public Safety
The State Public Security Secretariat emphasized that this operation is part of broader inter-state collaboration efforts to locate and apprehend individuals identified as instigators of violence. This initiative underscores the commitment of Mexican security forces to ensure public safety and to prosecute those who commit serious crimes, regardless of state borders.
The successful arrest and extradition of Luis David J. T. highlight the effectiveness of coordinated law enforcement actions across different states in Mexico. Authorities continue to work diligently to maintain peace and order, ensuring that justice is served for victims of violent crimes.
Context of Violence in the Region
This arrest comes amidst ongoing efforts to combat crime in the region. Recent reports from Ciudad Juárez and surrounding areas indicate a persistent challenge with various criminal activities. For instance, other recent police actions in the area include:
- The sentencing of Valentín G. R. to 10 years in prison for homicide and concealment of a body in January 2024.
- A fatal crash on Insurgentes and Bolivia avenues caused by a drunk driver, resulting in one death and nine injuries.
- The arrest of individuals linked to a homicide inside a vehicle in Ciudad Juárez.
- A ruling against individuals accused of homicide and kidnapping in February 2024, where four people were murdered in a home in the Horizontes del Sur subdivision.
- The discovery of two bodies in different parts of Cuauhtémoc municipality, one with a message related to organized crime rivalry.
These incidents underscore the complex security landscape that authorities in Chihuahua and Yucatán are navigating, making inter-state cooperation crucial for effective law enforcement.
