(Border Patrol arrests wanted man)….The arrest was made Wednesday morning

. El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Calexico Station observed a person make an illegal entry by climbing over the international boundary fence close to Andrade Avenue in Calexico. Agents detained and arrested the individual. The man was transported to the Calexico Station, where records checks revealed he had an extensive criminal history that dates back to 2010, The record indicates arrests for drug smuggling, human smuggling, and it revealed a current warrant for violation of probation in Arizona, following a sex crime. The man is a registered sex offender in Phoenix. The records check also revealed the 27 year old was a US Citizen. He is being held for extradition back to Phoenix by the US Marshal Service. Officials of the El Centro Sector say US Citizens entering the country must present themselves at a designated port of entry. An unlawful entry by a US citizen will result in arrest. Penalties for unlawful entry can include up to $5,000 fine and/or up to one year in prison.