Cesar G. Rodriguez

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

A woman is wanted in relation to a theft that occurred at a store along San Bernardo Avenue, according to Laredo police. On Wednesday afternoon, authorities released surveillance images of the woman. The case occurred June 11 by the 4500 block of San Bernardo. Article continues below this adTo provide information on the identity and location of the woman, call Laredo Crime Stoppers at (956) 727-TIPS (8477). People may also submit a tip via the Crime Stoppers P3 App under "Subject ID".

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

A 23-year-old man has been sentenced to federal prison for leading authorities on a pursuit during a human smuggling attempt, authorities said. Braulio Ivan Rueda pleaded guilty on Feb. 27. On June 18, U.S. District Judge Diana Saldaña sentenced Rueda to 21 months followed by three years of supervised release. Article continues below this adThe case unfolded on Nov. 25, when several people ran from the Rio Grande into a sport utility vehicle with fictitious plates driven by Rueda.

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

A suspected smuggler has been arrested for leading the Texas Department of Public Safety on a pursuit, authorities said. At about 7:13 a.m. June 18, a trooper attempted to pull over a 2022 GMC pickup for a traffic violation on mile marker 32 of Interstate 35. Article continues below this adA pursuit ensued south on I-35 when the driver refused to stop. The suspect vehicle stopped when a trooper deployed stop sticks on mile marker 18 and deflated the tires.

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

A Laredo man has admitted to conspiring to transport migrants in a sport utility vehicle, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced on June 17. On April 13, authorities observed Anthony Jacob Garza, 24, driving a Ford Expedition about 20 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border. He continued along Texas 44 toward Encinal where he eventually stopped at a gas station. Article continues below this adWhen law enforcement encountered Garza, he claimed he was travelling alone.

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

Two firearms traffickers for the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generación have been sentenced to federal prison, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced on Wednesday. Jorge Alberto Morales-Calvo, 25, a Mexican citizen, pleaded guilty on Jan. 8, while Homero Arteaga Jr., 45, of Mission, entered his plea Nov. 21, 2024. Article continues below this adOn Wednesday, U.S. District Judge John A. Kazen sentenced Morales-Calvo to 41 months in prison. He is expected to be deported following his sentence.