Cesar G. Rodriguez

3 days ago | lmtonline.com | Cesar G. Rodriguez |César Rodríguez

Two people have been arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop, according to the Webb County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office. On May 30, deputies pulled over a vehicle with two occupants. Authorities identified them as Susano Espinoza-Gonzalez Jr. and Justin Vasquez. Article continues below this adDuring the traffic stop, deputies said they discovered a small amount of narcotics in the vehicle.

3 days ago | lmtonline.com | Cesar G. Rodriguez |César Rodríguez

A former U.S. Border Patrol agent has pleaded guilty to pretending to be a federal officer while attempting to access the Shiloh Tower using a fake badge and being armed, according to court documents. Rudy Mora pleaded guilty on May 6 to false personation of an officer or employee of the United States. He faces up to three years in prison and/or a possible fine of up to $250,000. Article continues below this adThe case dates back to Oct.

1 week ago | lmtonline.com | Cesar G. Rodriguez |César Rodríguez

Laredo police continue to investigate the fiery crash that claimed the life of an elderly person and injured two others. On Thursday morning, officers were seen directing traffic by U.S. 83 and the Texas 359 Direct Connector. Article continues below this adAuthorities temporarily closed the three eastbound lanes to get measurements for the May 24 fatal crash. That day, officers responded to a crash involving a Chevy Silverado and a Ford Mustang reported by Texas 359 and North India Avenue.

1 week ago | lmtonline.com | Cesar G. Rodriguez |César Rodríguez

Two men have admitted to circumventing the U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint on Interstate 35 in a vehicle loaded with three migrants, authorities said. Mac Quese Howard, 20, and De Richardson Miller, 18, pleaded guilty to conspiring to transport migrants, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said Wednesday. Article continues below this adThe case dates back to March 22, when authorities observed a Ford Expedition circumventing the checkpoint. Authorities pulled over the vehicle.

1 week ago | lmtonline.com | Cesar G. Rodriguez |César Rodríguez

A 13-year-old boy has been detained for making threats toward a local school, according to Laredo police. On May 26, the FBI notified Laredo police about a male juvenile who had made threats toward a school. Officers, special agents and the United ISD Police Department responded to the 300 block of Juan Novoa Drive, where the male juvenile was located. Article continues below this adOfficers spoke to the parents and were informed that the FBI had discovered their son’s threats.