Cesar G. Rodriguez

Laredo

Crime Reporter at Laredo Morning Times

Crime and general assignments reporter.

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Articles

Teen, 15, leads officers on high-speed chase through south Laredo

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

A teen led police on a chase throughout south Laredo after refusing to pull over for a traffic stop, authorities said. At approximately 4 a.m. Wednesday, a white Nissan Altima led Laredo police officers on a pursuit after refusing to stop for a traffic violation, authorities said. Article continues below this adThe chase started in south Laredo near South Ejido Avenue and continued on Zapata Highway.
Laredo police serve warrant in Siete Viejo neighborhood

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

Laredo police announced they are serving a warrant in the Siete Viejo neighborhood. At about 6:40 a.m., authorities said that there was a “police event” in the 2800 block of San Eduardo Avenue. The police presence was part of a warrant being served, according to authorities. More information will be released when it becomes available.
Trucker indicted for smuggling migrants, faces up to 30 years in prison

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

A truck driver who had five migrants concealed in the sleeper area of his cab has been indicted in a Laredo federal court, according to court documents. On April 1, a grand jury charged Detoine Jamal Beckless with one count of conspiracy to transport a migrant within the United States, and two counts of transport and attempt to transport a migrant within the United States for financial gain.
Texas DPS Tracking K-9 locates migrants at Webb County ranch

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

State and federal agencies combined efforts to apprehend seven migrants at a Webb County ranch. On April 4, K-9 Bona and its handler were called to assist the U.S. Border Patrol and Air and Marine Operations in tracking a group of migrants. Article continues below this adDPS said that the migrants were making their way through a private ranch in Webb County.
Laredo man transporting migrants arrested following pursuit and crash

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

A Laredo resident led troopers on a pursuit while transporting five migrants, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. At about 10:57 a.m. April 11, a trooper attempted to stop a Dodge Avenger near the intersection of Lowry Road and Mines Road for a traffic violation. Article continues below this adThe driver refused to stop and a pursuit ensued. The vehicle continued traveling on San Lorenzo Drive until crashing with a traffic sign near the frontage road of Interstate 35.
Man accused of killing ex-girlfriend had prior shooting incident with ex-wife

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

The man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend and wounding her brother and mother in the Cheyenne Subdivision on March 15 had a prior shots fired incident with his ex-wife following a verbal argument, according to Laredo police. Fernando Machado, 27, has been served with an additional warrant for discharge of a firearm in certain municipalities, a Class A misdemeanor.
Laredo students use art to highlight dangers of gangs in competition

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

United ISD held its 20th Annual Anti-Gang Poster Contest at the Bill Johnson Student Activity Center on Thursday. Middle and high school students submitted their artwork, which was scored by from judges to local law enforcement and across the community. Winners will be announced on May 2. Article continues below this adThe district’s Discipline Management Department headed by Director Annette Perez sponsors this contest every school year.
Driver admits to smuggling man, 2 children rescued from locked toolbox

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

A man held three migrants — an adult male and two children— inside a locked toolbox with no way to escape during a smuggling attempt, according to an arrest affidavit. A white pickup arrived at the Interstate 35 checkpoint at about 6:40 a.m. April 7. Border Patrol identified the driver as Anthony Palomo. Article continues below this adDuring Palomo’s immigration inspection, a K-9 unit alerted to possible contraband within the vehicle. Palomo allowed authorities to search a toolbox.
Laredo juveniles detained in relation to USBP agent assault

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

Two juveniles were detained during a human smuggling attempt where a U.S. Border Patrol agent was assaulted, according to Laredo police. On April 7, investigators from the LPD’s Texas Anti-Gang Unit were notified of an assault on a public servant that had occurred on April 5, when an on-duty U.S. Border Patrol agent responded to a report of possible human smuggling.
Sheriff Martin Cuellar honors telecommunicators

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

Webb County Sheriff Martin Cuellar and his staff honored dispatchers as part of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Authorities held a Telecommunicators Week Proclamation and Awards Ceremony on Thursday at the Webb County Commissioners Court. Article continues below this adWebb County Judge Tano E. Tijerina read the proclamationThe Sheriff’s Office recognized the vital role of public safety telecommunicators, who are tasked with managing emergency calls and coordinating responses.