Baltimore, MD — Daniel Coronado, a 54-year-old man from Alpharetta, Georgia, wanted on felony child molestation charges, was arrested at Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport on September 15 as he returned from a trip to Cancun, Mexico.
The arrest was made by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers after they identified Coronado through law enforcement databases, including the National Crime Information Center (NCIC).
Arrest Based on Outstanding Felony Warrant
Coronado, who was wanted in Forsyth County, Georgia, had an active felony arrest warrant for child molestation. CBP officers noted the warrant after comparing international passenger manifests to law enforcement databases.
“Customs and Border Protection’s unique border security mission allows us to help our law enforcement partners by capturing allegedly dangerous persons who are wanted on very serious charges of harming minors,” said Adam Rottman, CBP’s Area Port Director for the Area Port of Baltimore.
CBP officers routinely cross-check passenger and cargo manifests with multiple law enforcement databases to identify individuals with active warrants. In Coronado’s case, the NCIC revealed the outstanding charges and prompted officers to place an alert in CBP’s passenger processing systems.
Confirmation and Extradition
Once Coronado’s arrest warrant was confirmed, CBP officers worked closely with Forsyth County officials, who indicated their intent to extradite him back to Georgia to face charges.
“This arrest highlights the coordination between federal agencies and local law enforcement in apprehending fugitives and ensuring they face justice,” CBP officials said.
Coronado was subsequently taken into custody and transported to the Anne Arundel County, Md., Detention Facility, where he awaits further legal proceedings.
A Step Forward in Protecting Children
The arrest serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts to track and apprehend individuals wanted for crimes involving children. Experts note that collaboration between federal and local agencies is critical in locating and arresting suspects accused of child abuse or molestation.
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