CBP Supervisor Arrested for Allegedly Harboring Undocumented Girlfriend Who Investigators Say Is His Niece
LAREDO, Texas — A supervisory officer with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has been arrested and charged with harboring an undocumented non-citizen who he was allegedly dating, according to federal prosecutors. Authorities state that the woman, who was living in the supervisor’s home with her child, is also believed to be his niece.
Andres Wilkinson, 52, a CBP supervisor stationed in Laredo, was taken into custody following an investigation by the CBP Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR). He made his initial appearance in federal court this week and was released on a $75,000 bond.
Investigation Uncovers Familial Ties
Court documents reveal that the investigation into Wilkinson began in April 2025, when authorities received a tip from Homeland Security Investigations. The information alleged that an undocumented woman, identified as Elva Edith Garcia-Vallejo, was residing at Wilkinson’s Laredo home. While Wilkinson allegedly identified the woman as his girlfriend, investigators discovered a deeper connection during a review of his background checks.
According to the criminal complaint, a cross-reference of law enforcement databases indicated that Garcia-Vallejo is the daughter of a man Wilkinson had listed as his brother in a 2023 background investigation. This familial link suggests the woman is Wilkinson’s niece, adding a layer of complexity to the case.
Surveillance conducted between June and November 2025 reportedly confirmed that Garcia-Vallejo and her minor child were living at Wilkinson’s residence. Documents allege that Wilkinson admitted in a May 2025 form submitted to a local health center that the woman and her daughters had been part of his household since late 2024.
Allegations of Financial Support and Transport
Prosecutors allege that Wilkinson went to significant lengths to conceal and support Garcia-Vallejo, who had legally entered the U.S. on a tourist visa in August 2023 but overstayed after her permit expired in February 2024.
The complaint details that Wilkinson provided the woman with housing, access to vehicles registered in his name, and his personal credit cards to assist with her financial obligations, including medical debt. Perhaps most damaging to his defense are allegations that Wilkinson, a federal law enforcement officer, knowingly transported the woman through U.S. Border Patrol checkpoints, using his position to facilitate her movement within the country.
Background and Career Implications
Wilkinson is a veteran of the agency, having served with CBP since 2001. He was promoted to a supervisory role in 2021, a position that explicitly involves overseeing the enforcement of customs and immigration laws.
Under federal law, harboring an undocumented individual for financial gain or to shield them from detection is a felony. If convicted, Wilkinson faces up to 10 years in federal prison and a potential fine of $250,000. The case highlights a significant breach of trust within the agency responsible for securing the nation’s borders.
Legal Proceedings
While the charges are severe, Wilkinson retains the presumption of innocence until proven guilty in a court of law. As of Friday, neither Wilkinson’s defense attorney nor representatives for Garcia-Vallejo have issued public comments regarding the specific allegations or the familial relationship described by prosecutors. Wilkinson has not yet entered a formal plea.
The investigation remains ongoing as federal prosecutors prepare to present the evidence to a grand jury.
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