Latest on the CBP agent arrested for alleged sexual misconduct with a minor

WELLTON, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - 31-year-old Ramon Marquez was arrested for allegedly having sexual relations with a 16 year-old-girl.

Marquez was arrested Monday morning in Wellton with five felony counts, including sexual exploitation of a minor, with the alleged relations happening on March 21.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) approached the Yuma Police Department (YPD) about the allegations in late April.

"Our department started an investigation into it, through the investigation probable cause was gotten to believe that he had committed sexual conduct with a minor," said Sgt. Lori Franklin, Public Information Officer for YPD.

Meanwhile, CBP shared the following statement:

"On May 5, 2025, at approximately 8:48 a.m., a CBP employee was arrested for state charges for multiple felony sexual offenses by the Yuma Police Department. The incident is under investigation by the Yuma Police Department and CBP’s Office of Professional Responsibility.

CBP stresses honor and integrity in every aspect of our mission, and the overwhelming majority of CBP employees and officers perform their duties with honor and distinction, working tirelessly every day to keep our country safe. An arrest is merely an allegation. The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law."

Marquez appeared in court for the first time Tuesday morning, and will be back on Thursday.

Marquez had a bond of $50,000, but is no longer in custody according to the Yuma County Inmate Search website.