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The chief of an Arizona Border Patrol sector that has recently seen what he called a demoralizing number of illegal crossings has stopped sharing photos and updates on the crisis.

Help the Cochise County Sheriff's Office kick off the Salvation Army Red Kettle Program this Black Friday by donating money, food, or change. Budget for local programs and services is determined by donations, so donate online, or volunteer to be a bell ringer to support the Sierra Vista Corps and Community Center.

A U.S. Border Patrol agent was killed in an ATV crash in Cochise County, the sheriff's office says.

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) — The on-duty Border Patrol agent who was killed in an ATV accident has been identified.

U.S. Border Patrol Agent Freddy’s Ortiz, 44, died Tuesday night when his ATV crashed while responding to reports of illegal immigrants in Douglas, Arizona.

U.S. Border Patrol Agent Freddy Ortiz was responding to a report of suspected undocumented immigrants when his ATV left the road and struck a light pole in Douglas.

“It is an incredibly sad day for our brothers and sisters in Border Patrol.”

Navy veteran, longtime border agent dies in ATV crash while on patrol

A Border Patrol agent died in the line of duty in Douglas, Arizona, after an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) he was driving collided with a light pole.

COCHISE COUNTY (KVOA) - Tucson Border Patrol is leading the charge in undocumented immigrant apprehensions in the entire country.