Courtesy Joe Baeza, 
On March 3, 2010 at approximately 7:30 pm a call came into the dispatch center regarding a man exposing himself by the Ryan Elementary School.  At this time in the evening the area is saturated with citizens exercising around the track surrounding the school.  A description was given of a man and a vehicle in the area.  Police located the man and when approached he fled authorities by driving away.  The car eventually stopped at Mier and Milmo where the man exited his vehicle and fled on foot …

Courtesy Joe Baeza,
 ON WEDNESDAY MARCH 10, 2010 AT APPROXIMATELY 2:15AM POLICE WERE DISPATCHED TO 9802 MC PHERSON (RUMORS PARKING LOT) FOR AN ASSAULT THAT HAD JUST OCCURRED. OFFICERS MET WITH SECURITY PERSONNEL WHO STATED   THAT THEY ALLEGEDLY WITNESSED A PHYSICAL ALTERCATION BETWEEN A COUPLE OF MALE SUBJECTS.  ONE MALE WAS SEEN ATTACKING ANOTHER MALE SUBJECT, ACROSS THE STREET AT 9801 MC PHERSON (BBVA BANK PARING LOT). THE SUSPECT ALLEGEDLY STARTED ASSAULTING THE VICTIM, BY HITTING HIM ON HIS HEAD AND FACE WHILE HE WAS ON THE GROUND.   SEVERAL BYSTANDERS WERE …

 On February 10, 2010 a person filed a police report in relation to some fraud occurring on his DirecTV satellite account.  According to the complaint he explains that while trying to upgrade his DirecTV services, he discovered that an unknown person had called in and pretended to be him (the actual client).  By doing this the unknown person was able to activate two access cards (boxes) and was getting free service at the legitimate customer’s expense.  The complainant further explained that he was able to obtain the phone number of …

Courtesy Joe Baeza,
         In a collaborate effort by the Laredo Police Department and the Webb County Sherriff’s Department, Jose Lopez Jr., age 68, was served with an outstanding warrant for Not Complying with Sex Offender Requirements.  Lopez was featured last week in the media in an attempt to secure his arrest for the safety of the community.  Mr. Lopez had fled into Mexico but through the coordination of the two agencies contact was made with him and Lopez surrendered himself over to U.S. law enforcement authorities late Thursday afternoon.  Mr. Lopez is …

Courtesy Joe Baeza,
  On February 15th Police were notified of a break in and theft that occurred at Paul Young Auto Mall located at 3701 E. Saunders.  Unknown subject(s) broke down a rear fence of the property during the night and stole 7 new model vehicles from the car lot. Auto Theft investigators responded to the scene to begin their investigation. According to the dealership all of the 7 stolen vehicles were taken from the rear of the business.
 Reported stolen vehicles from the Paul Young Dealership were:
 2010 Chevrolet Camaro
2010 Chevrolet Camaro
2010 …

Courtesy Joe Baeza,
The Laredo City Council along with local F.B.I. Agent in Charge Michael Wise, recognized the Laredo Police Department’s Bomb Squad.  The squad was recently awarded with Federal certification as a Bomb Squad (renewed certification).  They are officially listed as a federal resource for response in any national emergency by the U.S. Government.   The bomb squad and LPD Administration were recognized by the local F.B.I. Special Agent in charge and the Laredo City Council at tonight’s city council meeting.   The Squad is comprised of 4 officers, Sgt. Jorge Luna, …

Courtesy Joe Baeza,
 Special Investigations Unit is asking for the community’s help in locating two sex offenders that failed to comply with the Sex Offender Requirements.  Robert Lee Tunal, 24, and Jose Lopez Jr, 68, have outstanding warrants of arrest for failure to comply with sex offender requirements Felony 3.  If anyone knows the whereabouts of these individuals you are asked to contact the Laredo Police Department at 795-2800.  All calls are anonymous.

Courtesy Joe Baeza,
On February 25, 2010 at approximately 8:15 pm, 911 Dispatch received a call of a suspicious vehicle by Prada-machine /Pamplona.  As officers arrived they observed a van by Murcia and Lugo. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle but the van refused to stop and a pursuit began.  The pursuit went south on Salamanca and during the pursuit, officers saw 4 persons jumping out and also being pushed out of the van.  The pursuit ended by Lopez De Vega and Gen. Franco.  The van was intentionally braking trying to …

Courtesy Joe Baeza,
The Laredo Police Department Crimes Against Person Unit is looking for this subject for questioning in connection with the Murder that occurred at Bruni Plaza on February 7th, 2010. This person is approximately 25-35 years of age, brown hair and brown eyes. He is approximately 5’ 5” tall and wears a cloth pendant as seen on the composite. Information provided is that he rides a blue adult bicycle. He is known to frequent the west side of Laredo. The subject also has scratches to both arms and right …

Courtesy Joe Baeza,
 On Sunday February 21, 2010 the Laredo Police Department received a 911 call with a distressed background at the 11000 block of Salado Drive.  When officers arrived they arrested Jose Ramon Gonzalez, 27 yr old, for Assault Family Violence Class A misdemeanor.  Allegedly Gonzalez got into an argument with a female and allegedly assaulted her.  The officers did report visible signs that the victim had been assaulted.  She was treated at the scene by paramedics for minor injuries.  No transport to the hospital was required.   Gonzalez is a …