The vehicle came to a stop near Raymondville and all the occupants bailed out. The grass under the unoccupied vehicle caught fire as did the Cadillac until the Raymondville Fire Department responded to extinguish the flames.
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CBP Officers Apprehend Man Wanted for Homicide
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers at the port here apprehended a man with an outstanding warrant for homicide.
Driver of Stolen Pickup Truck Led Police on High-Speed Chase
Nueces Constable Deputies with Constable Oscar Mendoza’s office attempted to make a traffic stop on a black Chevy Pick-up that was observed traveling South on FM 666 and FM 1833.
BP Agents Arrest Man Convicted of Manslaughter
Through record checks, Juan Carlos Perez-Reyes, 32, of Mexico, was convicted of first-degree manslaughter in 2009 in Oklahoma.
Abbott Move to Bus Migrants Back to the Border
Some experts say the actions create little change in immigration enforcement. Others say they invite a legal battle.
Falfurrias BP Stop Human Smuggling Attempt at Checkpoint
Falfurrias Border Patrol rescued illegal migrants from a tractor trailer at the checkpoint.
MS-13 Gang Member Found in Riviera
A resident observed several subjects in a corn field nearby and called police.
Officers Apprehend Fugitive Sought for Sexual Offense
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), officers at the Laredo Port of Entry, detained one male subject wanted for sexual offense of a minor.
Agents Enter Water, Rescue Migrants
Agents located two men unresponsive and floating in the Inspiration Canal.
Illegal Migrants Call 911 for Help in Sarita, Norias and Riviera Over the Weekend
Agents responded and located three illegal Mexican nationals after they placed 911 emergency calls.
Week-In-Review - Criminal Migrants and Gang Members Arrested
Border Patrol agents arrested two sex offenders, a criminal, and seventeen gang members last week.
Collaboration Leads to 50 Arrests
Texas Game Warden officers observed several subjects running from an open field into an awaiting Ford F150 east of Falfurrias.
U.S. Supreme Court Hands Texas Another Win on Border Security
Rather than abide by these statutes, DHS chose to follow their own contrary directives which don’t require detention of illegal aliens.
Traffic Violation Leads to 2 Illegal Immigrants on the Run in Driscoll
During the stop, two illegal immigrants evaded officers in Driscoll and are currently at large.
Officers Seize $3.6 Million in Methamphetamine
The seizure took place on Sunday, July 17, at the Gateway International Bridge.
RGV Agents Jump into Action
Falfurrias Border Patrol Station agents responded to a 911 emergency call from two lost subjects on a ranch near Encino.
Over $300K in Cocaine Seized
Officers extracted 20 packages weighing 47.53 pounds (21.56 kg) of alleged cocaine concealed within the vehicle.
Multiple Firearms Seized
Border Patrol Station agents interdicted a firearm smuggling attempt near Falcon Dam.
Illegal Migrant with Snake Bite Rescued
Border Patrol agents rescued a Guatemalan citizen snakebite victim near Falfurrias.