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Poteet man arrested with methamphetamines after resisting officers
POTEET, Texas - A 53-year-old man was arrested after resisting officers and being found with methamphetamines, according to the Poteet Police Department. Israel Rodriguez, of Poteet, Texas, was taken into custody on October 16, 2024, after a brief struggle with officers.Rodriguez was spotted walking on Avenue H at approximately 10:22 a.m., and officers were aware of outstanding warrants for his arrest. During the attempt to detain him, Rodriguez resisted, leading to a struggle involving Officer Maldonado, Sgt. Gonzalez, and Chief Hickman. Upon his arrest, officers discovered 2.2 grams of methamphetamines in his possession, leading to an additional charge of possession of a controlled substance, stated the Poteet Police Department.
Vehicle pursuit on US Highway 83 leads to arrest of two undocumented immigrants
CRYSTAL CITY, Texas - A vehicle pursuit on US Highway 83 from Carrizo Springs to Crystal City resulted in the arrest of two undocumented immigrants early Monday morning. The chase, which began around 12:45 a.m., was intercepted by Zavala County Sheriff's Office deputies and Crystal City Police Department officers.The pursuit continued northbound towards La Pryor, where Deputy #712 successfully deployed spike strips, bringing the vehicle to a halt just south of La Pryor, according to the Zavala County Sheriff's Office. Several occupants fled into the brush, but two were apprehended. The vehicle was towed by Tavos Wrecker Service, and the two individuals were turned over to the U.S. Border Patrol. Additional assistance was provided by Deputy #713 and the Texas Department of Public Safety.