THE BAU MEETS THEIR NEW SECTION CHIEF, AND THE TEAM HITS THE STREETS OF BALTIMORE LOOKING FOR AN UNSUB, ON "CRIMINAL MINDS," WEDNESDAY, OCT. 16

Esai Morales Joins in a Recurring Role as Mateo Cruz, the BAU's New Section Chief, And David Anders Guest Stars as Anton Harris

"To Bear Witness" - The BAU meets their new section chief, Mateo Cruz, who, unbeknownst to them, shares a long work history with JJ. Cruz joins the team as they comb the streets of Baltimore for an UnSub who leaves victims unable to communicate, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Oct. 16 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Esai Morales joins in a recurring role as Mateo Cruz, the BAU's new section chief. David Anders guest stars as Anton Harris.

SERIES REGULARS:

Joe Mantegna (David Rossi)
Thomas Gibson (Aaron Hotchner)
Shemar Moore (Derek Morgan)
Matthew Gray Gubler (Dr. Spencer Reid)
A.J. Cook (Jennifer "JJ" Jareau)
Kirsten Vangsness (Penelope Garcia)
Jeanne Tripplehorn (Alex Blake)

GUEST CAST:

Esai Morales (Mateo Cruz)
Brian Appel (Agent Anderson)
David Anders (Anton Harris)
Franklin Killian (Sam Carter)
Charles Rahi Chun (Dr. Hoshino)
Emily Podleski (Dana)
Daren Dukes (Truck Driver)
Martin Thompson (Mr. Harris)

WRITTEN BY: Erica Messer, one of the series' executive producers

DIRECTED BY: Rob Bailey

RATING: To Be Announced