Agent Freddy Ortiz - U.S. Customs and Border Patrol - True Life Hero

Freddy Ortiz
- Nov. 14, 2023 -

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Resided:	AZ, USA
Born:	Unk
Fallen:	Nov. 14, 2023
Race/Sex:	Hispanic Male / 44 yrs. of age
	Agency
Dept:	U.S. Customs and Border Patrol 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington D.C., DC 20229 USA (877)227-5511
County:	District of Columbia
Dept. Type:	Federal/Law Enforcement
Hero's Rank:	Agent
Sworn Date:	Unk
FBI Class:	Crash
Weapon Class:	Vehicle
Agency URL:	Click Here
Badge:	D204
On The Job:	13 years
Duties:	assigned to the Douglas Station, Tucson Sector

Bio: Freddy Ortiz was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey in September of 1979 to Mrs. Irma West and Mr. Wilfredo Ortiz. He was raised in Burbank, California. His love of the military life began when at age fourteen he attended the Devil Pup Youth Program at Camp Pendleton, California with the United States Marine Corps. Freddy attended La Crescenta High School where he was active in the U.S. Air Force JROTC Program. He joined the United States Navy after High School Graduation in 1997.

In 2005, while visiting his mother at work in Glendale, California, Freddy met the love of his life, Ms. Krystal Sichler. He also began to pursue a career in Law Enforcement by attending the Rancho Hondo California Police Academy. In September of 2010, Freddy Ortiz joined the United States Border Patrol as a member of the 948th Academy Session and was assigned to the Douglas Border Patrol Station. He and his beloved Krystal moved to Sierra Vista, Arizona that same year.

In 2012, Freddy Ortiz was recalled to active-duty service with the U.S. Navy for a year in support of Operation New Dawn. During his Naval career Petty Officer First Class Freddy Ortiz was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, the Navy Expeditionary Ribbon, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and 2 Awards of the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.

On November 14, 2023, Freddy Ortiz went to be with his Lord as a result of a vehicle accident in Douglas, Arizona. At the time of his death, Border Patrol Agent Freddy Ortiz was performing his sworn duties as a member of the United States Border Patrol. Border Patrol Agent, Petty Officer First Class, partner, son, and friend, Freddy Ortiz leaves to us a life of dedication, service, and sacrifice that exemplifies him as a National Hero of the United States.

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Fatal Incident Summary

Offender:	No Info
Location:	AZ USA
Summary:	Border Patrol Agent Freddy Ortiz was killed in an ATV crash in Douglas, Arizona, while responding to reports of undocumented immigrants in the area of Chino Road and 5th Street. His ATV left the roadway and struck a utility pole as he drove along International Drive while searching the area at about 7:00 pm. The collision caused the ATV to overturn and he suffered fatal injuries.
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Last Updated: Nov. 17, 2023