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East County News Service
September 27, 2025 (Julian)— U.S. Border Patrol agents from the San Diego sector have apprehended a felon who escaped from a Cal Fire work camp in Julian early on Nov. 24. The escapee, Joseph Lee Randall, was serving time for crimes including corporal injury, petty theft, vehicle theft, and grand theft.
Using the Border Patrol’s specialized tracking methods, agents located Randall at 5 p.m. near Camp Cuyamaca in Descanso. They apprehended him and returned him to CDCR custody. He will face administrative and criminal review following his return to state custody.
“Today’s arrest highlights the professionalism, vigilance, and dedication of our agents, who work around the clock to secure the border and protect our communities,” said Justin De La Torre, Chief Patrol Agent of the San Diego Sector. “Taking this dangerous fugitive off the streets is a direct result of strong law enforcement partnerships and our shared commitment to public safety.”
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