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NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 25, 2026Miami-Dade

U.S. Customs and Border Protection arrests father of USS Lincoln sailor in Key West

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents arrested the father of a U.S. Navy sailor stationed on the USS Lincoln in Key West. The family of the sailor has expressed concern regarding the detention.

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Why It Matters

The arrest of a military family member by federal immigration authorities highlights the intersection of immigration enforcement and the families of active-duty U.S. military personnel.

Key Facts

  • U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents arrested a man in Key West on Monday.
  • The arrested individual is the father of a sailor currently serving in the U.S. Navy on the USS Lincoln.
  • The family of the sailor has publicly stated they are concerned following the arrest.

Who's Mentioned

organizationUSS Lincoln“The U.S. Navy ship where the sailor is stationed.”otherUSS Lincoln“U.S. Navy ship where Joshua Aviles is deployed”locationNicaragua“Country of origin for Luis Manuel Aviles”personLuis Manuel Aviles“48-year-old handyman arrested by CBP”organizationU.S. Customs and Border Protection“Federal agency that performed the arrest”personJoshua Aviles“Son of Luis Manuel Aviles and sailor on the USS Lincoln”organizationDepartment of Homeland Security“Federal department providing statement on enforcement”locationKey West“Location of the arrest and residence of the family”personArgelia Aviles“Wife of Luis Manuel Aviles”personLuis Aviles Jr.“Son of Luis Manuel Aviles”