Courtesy Joe Baeza,
On Tuesday July 19th, at approximately 1:56 p.m. Laredo Police Narcotics/Vice Unit assisted the Laredo Police Patrol Division, conducted a search by consent by the 3000 block of Wooster.  A total of 40 pounds of marijuana were seized and subjects Roberto Diaz Mena and Raul Diaz Mena , of Laredo Texas were arrested for Possession of Marijuana F/3. The seizure came after a multi-day surveillance of the home in where possible narcotics activity was noticed.

Courtesy Joe Baeza,
Late tuesday afternoon the woman who was featured in a press release this week came voluntarily to the Laredo Police Department and returned the laptop that was found at the Laredo International Airport.  The Good Samaritan explains that due to the late flight that Sunday the airport terminal emptied out and she could not find anyone to return the laptop to.  The owner of the property was contacted and received his property from the young couple who were happy to reunite the owner with his laptop. As stated  the Laredo …

No Charges Pending Just Wanted for Questioning
Courtesy Joe Baeza,
The Laredo Police Department needs to identify a woman seen arriving at the Laredo International Airport.  The woman is seen on surveillance footage taking a laptop in its case. On Sunday July 17, 2011 the owner left the case by accident near a car rental area of the airport and would like to get it back.  The woman is just wanted for questioning and no criminal charges are being sought in this case, just the return of the property.  If anyone has …

Courtesy Joe Baeza,
On Sunday June 26, 2011 at approximately 11:44PM Officer were dispatched to 700 Puig for a reported crime in progress. Communications advised via radio that the female caller advised she observed a blue Chevy pickup with loud mufflers leaving the scene. The caller advised PD that a male subject had stole her husband’s Ford F250 tailgate. At this point multiple officers immediately responded. Officers set up a perimeter and proceeded to look for said pick up.  Officers were advised to scatter inside the dense residential area while the …

Courtesy Joe Baeza,
 On Wednesday June 29th,  members of the Laredo Police Department’s  Narcotics/Vice Unit, along with the Patrol Division worked a special detail on the west side of Laredo, primarily San Bernardo Avenue.  The objective was to locate, identify and arrest anyone soliciting prostitution.  Eight females were arrested for soliciting money for sex from an undercover Laredo Police Officer.  All females were arrested for prostitution C/B.

Courtesy Joe Baeza,
 On June 25, 2011 at approximately 12:05 am CAPROS Investigators executed a search warrant at the Shooting Star Amusement Center 4501 McPherson. A total of 132 mother boards were seized along with $ 14,529 USC. The investigation continues and arrests are pending. This investigation is a result of a multi-week investigation where undercover police officers were paid out in cash on numerous occasions.

Courtesy Joe Baeza,
 The incident occurred at approximately 11:21 a.m. on Monday June 20, 2011.  Officer Alberto Tijerina and Officer Gerardo Dimas were investigating a motor vehicle collision by 7200 Mines Road, when a vehicle pulled up to the scene and the driver and young passenger hurriedly exited the vehicle.  The officers noted that the child was making strange wheezing sounds and looked frightened. Almost instantly Officer Tijerina identified the medical emergency as a choking incident and rushed to the aid of 9 year old female who was choking on a …

Courtesy Joe Baeza,
(Laredo, Tx)-The city of Laredo was ranked #1 in auto thefts in the US according to our population to reported stolen car ratio in 2009.  The National Insurance Crime Bureau has just released its 2010 Annual Report and the city of Laredo is off the top ten list. The Laredo Police Department Auto Theft Division has achieved success with the assistance of our ubiquitous police officers who also have made numerous arrests that have made a difference in auto theft rates.  The department also recognizes the assistance and …

Courtesy Joe Baeza,
  Laredo Police are looking for Michael Angelo Morales, as a person of interest wanted for questioning in the death of Carmen Diaz-Garcia.  Garcia was discovered on Monday evening in a home in the Green Ranch subdivision.  Garcia, an apparent victim of a homicide, was found in her home alone.  It is important to note that Michael Angelo Morales is a person wanted for questioning and is not charged, at this point of the investigation, with any criminal charges.  If anyone knows the location of Mr. Morales they …

Courtesy Joe Baeza,
  On February 18, 2011, at approximately 5:00 pm, the Laredo Police Department communication section received a 911 call about a stolen vehicle that just occurred by 901 Matamoros St (Peppers Convenience Store).  Caller stated to the 911 operator that her mother and she were run over by their vehicle when it was stolen by an unknown male subject.  Police along with the Laredo Fire Department was radio dispatched to this location.  When police arrived, they observed two females lying on the pavement by gas pump #6.  Both …