UVALDE, Texas — A convicted criminal was apprehended after an 18-hour pursuit by U.S. Border Patrol agents and the Texas Department of Public Safety near Uvalde. The individual was part of a group of five who crossed the border illegally, according to a press release from the U.S. Border Patrol Del Rio Sector.The Uvalde Station initially detected the group, capturing four of the individuals with the assistance of the Texas Department of Public Safety. The fifth subject, who attempted to evade capture by concealing himself in dirt and debris, was eventually located by agents and a DPS K9 tracking unit after a lengthy search through thick brush. The individual is now facing prosecution for illegal reentry, stated the agency…