Man in US illegally accused of trying to take teen girl to Mexico, producing child porn

Man in US illegally accused of trying to take teen girl to Mexico, producing child porn by Erika Esquivel Thu, November 5, 2026 at 11:44 AM Updated Thu, November 5, 2026 at 3:17 PM Clemente Fernando Vazquez Serna (credit: ERO El Paso via X) Comment on this story 4 Comment Share story Share topics: El Paso Child-pornography Mexico Illegal immigration Minor transportation Federal indictment Cellphone evidence Transborde bus EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — A 34-year-old man was indicted by a federal grand jury in El Paso on five charges involving the alleged transportation of a 14-year-old girl and child sexual abuse material, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas said. Clemente Fernando Vazquez Serna was encountered Oct. 11 on a Transborder bus selected for an outbound inspection at the Bridge of the Americas Port of Entry, according to court documents. Officials said the bus was coming from Colorado. RELATED: Federal agents stop kidnapping attempt at El Paso border bridge, rescue 14-year-old girl Officials said Vazquez Serna is from Mexico and was in the U.S. illegally. View post on X A criminal complaint affidavit alleges that he and the girl presented Mexican birth certificates and were taken off the bus for further inspection. Investigators later found that Vazquez Serna was in a romantic relationship with the girl and was taking her to Mexico to live with him, court documents allege. An inspection of Vazquez's cellphones allegedly revealed files of child sexual abuse material depicting the 14-year-old. Vazquez Serna was arrested and ordered detained Oct. 16 by U.S. Magistrate Judge Anne Berton, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The charges include transportation of a minor, production and possession of child sexual abuse material, and transportation and attempted transportation of visual depictions involving a minor. RECOMMENDED : El Paso court gives life sentence to 'Ironman' in smuggling ring tied to death Sign up to receive the top interesting stories from in and around our community once daily in your inbox. Trending Fundraiser to help hospitalized El Paso firefighter Juan Martin II El Paso firefighter Juan Martin II has been hospitalized 3 months after a bowel obstruction caused sepsis and multiple surgeries. A fundraiser Saturday at The Cactus Owl will feature a parade, food, music and raffles. Crime Stoppers of El Paso's 'Most Wanted' fugitives for the week of Nov. 7 Crime Stoppers of El Paso releases its weekly “Most Wanted” list as deputies and police seek fugitives still at large. Anonymous tips can be submitted at 915-566-8477 or CSElPaso.org, with cash rewards possible. Health insurance hikes hit El Paso school employees, some consider leaving jobs El Paso’s two biggest school districts are hiking health insurance premiums. Socorro ISD approved increases up to $4,498 a year by 2027 after Prop A failed, while EPISD workers warn January hikes could price staff out. One seriously hurt as three injured in El Paso's Lower Valley crash Two people were hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash Friday evening in El Paso’s Lower Valley near Alameda Ave. and Little Flower Rd. Three were hurt, one seriously; one person refused transport. Free turkey, Thanksgiving food giveaways set across El Paso this month El Paso groups offer free Thanksgiving giveaways (limited supplies): Firefox Homes gives 300 turkeys Nov. 13; Operation H.O.P.E. hosts a drive-thru food basket event Nov. 14; Flores Mendez Law gives 300 turkeys Nov. 21. NEWS IN PHOTOS: " Local " 3 Redzone's Game of the Week: Chapin beats Del Valle 35 to 28 4 Texas Board of Education could flip in January as Democrats near first majority since 1994 7 Health insurance hikes hit El Paso school employees, some consider leaving jobs 5 Fundraiser to help hospitalized El Paso firefighter Juan Martin II