Chicago CBP Officers Arrest 98 Fugitives at Airports Since October

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Chicago CBP officers arrested 98 fugitives at O’Hare and Midway airports since October 2024 using national warrant databases.

Nearly 100 individuals with outstanding warrants have been arrested by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Chicago over the past six months, highlighting the agency’s broader enforcement role at interior Ports of Entry beyond the nation’s borders.

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Since the beginning of the 2025 fiscal year on October 1, 2024, CBP officers working at Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Chicago Midway International Airport have detained 98 individuals wanted for various offenses. Those arrested, ranging in age from 17 to 64 and including 18 women, were either attempting to enter or leave the United States when apprehended.

The outstanding warrants involved a wide array of alleged crimes, including failure to appear in court, military desertion, theft, fraud, and driving under the influence. Several cases involved more serious allegations such as sexual assault, child exploitation, rape, homicide, and drug-related offenses involving substances like cocaine, marijuana, and fentanyl.

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CBP officers identified the suspects by cross-referencing flight passenger manifests with the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database. Fingerprints, passport numbers, and state-issued IDs were used to confirm identities before detaining individuals. After arrest, those taken into custody were handed over to local, county, or state law enforcement agencies for further legal processing.

The arrests underscore CBP’s efforts to collaborate with law enforcement to apprehend fugitives and ensure they are brought to justice. The NCIC serves as a vital tool for sharing warrant data across agencies, supporting CBP’s mission of national security at both borders and internal checkpoints.

Article by multiple RFHC contributors, based upon information from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Chicago Field Office press release

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