A 37-year-old Border Patrol Agent was charged with abusing a female child, according to a news release from the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office. 

Derek James Dominguez was charged on Thursday with indecency with a child.

“The accusation centers on the alleged abuse of a female child that occurred sometime in 2023 and December 2024,” the news release states.

The news release identified Dominguez as a U.S. Border Patrol Agent. Channel 5 News reached out to the agency to confirm Dominguez's employment status, and a spokesperson said they don't divulge employment status. 

U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued the following statement on Thursday evening regarding Dominguez's arrest:

"On August 28, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m., a CBP employee was arrested by the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and charged with Indecency with a Child - Sexual Contact. For additional information, please contact the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office.

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."

Bond for Dominguez was set at $50,000. Hidalgo County jail records indicate Dominguez was released on bond on Thursday.

The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office said the investigation is ongoing and encourages anyone with additional information to contact the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office at 956-383-8114.