Report from The Border, Campo CA

Campo Minutemen cleaned the highway for two hours, then took flowers to the Border Agent Rosas
Memorial. The heart breaking message in Spanish from another Border Agent, referring to Agent Ramos as his "Hermano in Verde" days after the assassination has been secured to the memorial. The Family posts new pictures of his children to reflect the season.

No one at the Border seems to be buying the official story, that a 17 year old kid, jumped an International Border to rob an armed Law Enforcement Officer of his lunch money and that he did not mean to shoot him. Not even the four times in the head as he lay on the ground.

There was a long, long line at the Border Check Point on the 8 Highway. Everyone was pulled over and spoken to, while their vehicle was visually inspected. Several Cars had been pulled over for additional inspection.

WITNESS DOUBTS STORY OF TEEN WHO CONFESSED TO KILLING BORDER PATROL AGENT ROSAS

http://www.eastcountymagazine.org/node/2302

November 22, 2009 (Campo) – Christopher Daniel Castro-Alvarez, 17, pled guilty in federal court Friday to charges of murdering Border Patrol Agent Robert Rosas during a robbery. In court, he testified that he and others lured Rosas from his vehicle to rob him. But Britt Craig, who heard the fatal shots and spoke with Rosas shortly before the Agent was killed, told East County Magazine that he does not believe that the story is plausible.

“How many people go out of their way to find an armed, uniformed law enforcement officer to rob?” he asked. “The alibi story that it was an accident, that he only meant to rob a Border Patrol agent, is not logical. With all the people in the U.S. and Mexico that you could rob, you’re not going to go after an armed, uniformed law enforcement officer guaranteed to be in good shape and under 56 years of age.”

Craig, head of the Campo Minutemen, was at his group’s base camp and says he spoke with Rosas 10 to 15 minutes before the murder occurred on July 23. “He was parked near my campsite,” Craig said, adding that Rosas told him he had been tracking four people from west to east who were trying to cross the border.

According to official accounts, Castro-Alvarez and Rosas struggled over the agent’s gun during the robbery and the agent was shot multiple times. At least one other assailant was reportedly involved but has not been charged. An FBI investigation continues. A Mexican national, Castro-Alvarez gave himself up to U.S. authorities in August but the arrest was kept secret as the FBI attempted to close in on accomplices.

Ezekiel E. Cortez, attorney for Castro-Alvarez, told reporters outside the courthouse that his client is deeply remorseful. “At no time did he have any intention to harm anyone, specifically a law enforcement officer.” Castro-Alvarez will face sentencing on Feb. 19 and could face up to a lifetime sentence in prison.

But Craig has another theory. “I believe that the people came across the border with the intention of killing a Border Patrol Agent, not necessarily this particular one,” he said. “It's spooky. They weren't smuggling people. They weren't smuggling drugs. One thing I am sure of from many, many discussions with Border Patrol personnel is that Agent Rosas was shot once in the neck and three times in the head while he was laying on the ground dying…He was executed. I heard the shots. It was four spaced shots, which could mean a struggle, then four fast shots.” He said Border Patrol later confirmed that eight shots were fired. “There was only one gun. They were struggling for his gun,” he added.

Craig suggested that the killing may have been retribution for a recent chase in which suspected smugglers escaped back into Mexico—and meant as a warning to frighten other Border Patrol Agents out of enforcing the laws. “They do the same thing in Mexico,” he noted. “They kill Mexican police and cut off their heads to frighten the police into running away.”

If the killer or killers of Agent Rosas believed that killing a Border Patrol Agent would result in a relaxation of border enforcement, Craig concluded, “ I believe they blundered. Since this happened, they (Border Patrol) have filled up holes in the wall and made it a lot more difficult to come across the border.”

Bad New for The Border Patrol

The Border Patrol is back to working solo instead of with a partner as of 12/31/2009.

Also, no Border Patrol Agents we have spoken to believe the story "as written."

Arrest Made in Border Agent Roasa Assasination

The only witness to the assassination of the Border Agent Robert Rosas,
Campo Minuteman Britt Craig, reports that the statements attributed to the suspect, are not an
accurate representation of what occurred that night.


http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-border-agent21-2009nov21,0,665788.story

Captain Pete Visits The Border

The Campo Minutemen were joined this month by Retired Army Captain, Mr.
Pete who stayed in the border with Kingfish for ten days.
Mr. Pete is a Vietnam Veteran who currently resides in New Mexico. He
previously lived in California, however, he moved from the state several
years ago do to the issues with illegal immigration.

He was motivated by the recent assassination of Agent Rosas to return to California
and assist in monitoring the border. With his military background,
Mr Pete immediately understood how to secure and maintain a high point and
call the Border Patrol with any unusual activity. Mr. Pete hopes to return to the
some members of his Recreational Vehicle club to return to Campo in the spring.

An Independent Film Crew also came, spent the night and spent two days filming

Gadget Dan reports we have completed as of November 1, 2009, our 40th month of litter
removal. Over the past 40 months, we have removed over 42,000 pounds of
litter from public lands. Monthly totals for litter removal have ranged
from 700 pounds in earlier months, to over 2,000 pounds set this past
April. Gadget Dan enjoys saying to others -"we are taking back San
Diego East County, one littered bit at a time!"

An additional 85 pounds of litter were removed November 13, 2009, during an organized clean up with a group of Minutemen. Another Highway clean up will be held on Friday, November 27, 2009 at 8:00 am. We will meet at Buckman Springs road and Oak Drive at 8:00 a.m Trash bags, trash pickers and reflector vests will be provided. After the Highway Clean up, we, will proceed to the Rosas Memorial to leave flowers and pay our respects.

Email Report from Ciudad Juarez

Last night while watching Telemundo, I saw a report from Ciudad Juarez. The drug cartel had a shootout with another gang and when the wounded were taken to the local hospital, the shooters went to the hospital and shot the wounded, doctors and nurses! They interviewed people and they are all fed up with the Mexican government that offers no protection to the citizens. People are scared to leave their homes!

This is what our government wants to bring here by not protecting our borders, by not enforcing our immigration laws and by giving amnesty to millions of invaders.

Litter Removal Report

Gadget Dan reports we have completed (in November), our 40Th. month for litter removal. Over the past 40 months, we have removed over 42,000 pounds of litter from public lands. Monthly totals for litter removal have ranged from 700 pounds in earlier months, to over 2,000 pounds set this past April. Gadget Dan enjoys saying to others -"we are taking back San Diego East County, one littered bit at a time!"

Update:

An additional 85 pounds of litter were removed November 13, 2009!




Battery - one of two found at an illegal border crosser camp site


Dan Finds Dozens of Ol' Roy Dog Food Bags


Water Bottle on a Rope = Illegal Border Crosser Canteen


Dan and his "3%" Flag

Report from The Border, Campo CA

The fence was sabotaged a few days ago with a pole removed near the place of the assassination of Agent Rosas. This is usually an indication of an impending drug smuggling. The fence was repaired, and the Border Patrol remains on heightened alert with increased patrols, scope trucks and a Border Patrol vehicle at Kingfish's high point.

Fence Damaged at 147

Kingfish reports someone removed one of the fence posts near 147. There is a scope truck in the area. The last time there was major damage to the fence, a week later, Agent Rosas was assassinated. He will try to get picture

Pictures from the Border - November 2009

Mexican Military








Seemed to be a "VIP" visitor. Note the guard.

Eagles Soar at Dawn Where Agent Rosas Was Killed