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Former Starr County Justice and Drug Ring Leader Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Activities
In a notable case of legal corruption, a former justice of the peace (JP) and another individual from Starr County have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in drug trafficking activities, as announced by U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Roel Valadez Jr., 33, the ex-JP of Rio Grande City, will face 21 months behind bars, while Diego Alberto Reyes-Roiz, 43, also from Rio Grande City, received a significantly harsher sentence of 22 years due to his role as the head of the operation.
Ex-Starr County Judge Sentenced to Prison for Role in Drug Trafficking Scheme Alongside Rio Grande City Man
A former Starr County justice of the peace and another Rio Grande City man have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a narcotics-trafficking scheme. The ex-judge, Roel Valadez Jr., 33, and Diego Alberto Reyes-Roiz, 43, previously pled guilty in March, with their sentences doled out by Chief U.S. District Judge Randy Crane, as reported by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Former judge sentenced to 21 months in prison for providing information to drug smuggler
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A former Starr County judge who provided information to a drug smuggler was sentenced to 21 months in prison on Monday. Former Justice of the Peace Roel “Role” Valadez Jr., 34, of Rio Grande City provided information to Ignacio “Nacho” Garza, a drug smuggler with Gulf Cartel connections. “I want to […]
Starr County JP Roel Valadez gets nearly 2 years in prison
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A former Starr County justice of the peace pleaded guilty for his role in a drug-trafficking organization and landed a near-two-year prison sentence as a result. Rio Grande City residents Roel Valadez Jr., 33, and Diego Alberto Reyes-Roiz, 43, pleaded guilty March 18 and...
Starr County residents sentenced for roles in drug-trafficking organization
McALLEN, Texas — Two Starr County residents, including a former justice of the peace, are headed to federal prison for their involvement in a drug-trafficking organization, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Roel Valadez Jr., 33, and Diego Alberto Reyes-Roiz, 43, both of Rio Grande City, pleaded guilty on...
No-Refusal Weekend: Cheaper to call Uber, a cab
What’s a DWI arrest, subsequent conviction going to cost you these days?. It used to be around 10 grand, what with the attorney, court costs, bail. With inflation, it’s probably more today. Plus, there are all those pleasant drug/alcohol classes you’ll have to take post-conviction. Drug and alcohol testing for who knows how long, which costs a lot. Increased cost of your automobile insurance.
Planned Parenthood South Texas launches fund to provide non-abortion related healthcare services
A new fund is helping uninsured people in South Texas access reproductive health resources. Planned Parenthood South Texas launched the Fanny Fund last week to provide essential non-abortion related healthcare services to patients. “Because abortion is no longer available here in Texas as part of their general wellbeing and healthcare...
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