A U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer has been indicted on federal charges following an investigation into alleged misconduct that occurred while he was on duty, according to court records.
Luis Urbie, a Customs and Border Protection officer, was charged with multiple federal offenses, including deprivation of rights under color of law and brandishing a firearm. Prosecutors allege that the incidents took place at suburban hotels and involved several individuals. Urbie pleaded not guilty during his arraignment and was ordered detained pending further court proceedings.
According to the indictment, prosecutors allege that Urbie used his official position and authority during a series of encounters. The charging documents outline six incidents in which he is accused of unlawfully entering hotel rooms and attempting to obtain money or engage in nonconsensual conduct. Court filings indicate that one individual involved was reportedly engaged in sex work.
Federal prosecutors said the investigation relied on travel records, digital location data, and hotel information to connect Urbie to the locations referenced in the indictment. Investigators also obtained corroborating information from hotel staff, including photographic evidence that was later provided to law enforcement.
In one incident detailed in court documents, prosecutors allege Urbie displayed a weapon and attempted further misconduct before the encounter was interrupted. The indictment describes additional allegations involving intimidation and the misuse of official authority.
A spokesperson for U.S. Customs and Border Protection said the agency could not comment on the specifics of the case due to federal privacy laws but emphasized that allegations of employee misconduct are taken seriously.
The case remains pending in federal court.
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