Two men are facing charges in connection with an alleged sexual assault reported at a home in Sahuarita, including one man whose attorney identified him in court as a Border Patrol agent.
Zabdiel Echie, 24, of Sahuarita, made his first court appearance in Pima County on September 2. He faces one count of SA and one count of kidnapping. During the hearing, Echie’s attorney told the court that his client is a Border Patrol agent. Some reports have described him as a federal agent in training, though U.S. Customs and Border Protection has not publicly confirmed his employment status.
Prosecutors requested a $1 million bond, but the judge set bond at $150,000. Echie later posted bond and was released. As part of his release conditions, he cannot contact the alleged victim or possess a firearm.
A second man, 21-year-old Joaquin Borboa of Tucson, made his first court appearance the following day. Sahuarita police confirmed Borboa was arrested in connection with the same June incident. Bor...
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