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Courtesy Brigette Garay, (Laredo, Texas)-Melanie Ashley Villarreal was sentenced this morning in the 111th District Court to 10 years to serve for the 1st Fentanyl Murder F/1 in this county. On February 5, 2025, Melanie Ashley Villarreal was indicted by a Webb County grand jury for the murder of Juan Miguel Esquivel on September 15,
Courtesy Brigette Garay, LAREDO, Texas – The Webb County Better Community Foundation (WCBCF) awarded 29 academic collegiate scholarship to local high school seniors during a special ceremony held at the Central Jury Room on April 7, 2026. Founder and Chairman District Attorney Isidro “Chilo” Alaniz presented the students with their award. The foundation reviewed hundreds
Courtesy Eddie Zavala, Laredo, TX (Webb County) – Surrounded by school district officials and law enforcement agencies, Sheriff Martin Cuellar and the Webb County Sheriff’s Office today hosted the semiannual School Safety Meeting. These twice-a-year meetings are held in accordance to changes to state law established by the 2023 Texas Legislature. During the meeting, Sheriff’s
Courtesy Brigette Garay, (Laredo, Texas)-This morning Demond-Depree Bluntson was sentenced to LIFE without parole. Mr. Blunston was found guilty of Capital Murder in 2016 by a jury in the 49th District Court. He was sentenced to DEATH by lethal injection. In 2018, he was found mentally competent by another jury in the 49th District Court.
Courtesy Brigette Garay, (Laredo, Texas)-The District Attorney’s Office reports that Victor Hugo Barajas-Padilla who had an outstanding warrant for his arrest for Indecency with a Child Sexual Contact, a Second-Degree felony has been captured. The warrant was issued almost ten years ago, on April 19, 2016 when Barajas-Padilla absconded from the 406th District Court of
Laredo, Texas- This is the last day of early voting in the primaries If you are a registered voter in the State of Texas you can cast a vote today before election day which is next Tuesday March 3rd. Voters are encouraged to vote early to avoid delays on election day.
Courtesy Brigette Garay, (Laredo, Texas)-The District Attorney’s Office reports that a jury of 8 women and 4 men in the 406th District Court has found Jose Ramos GUILTY of Intoxication Manslaughter w/vehicle. This case came to light on November 23, 2022 when the Laredo Police Department responded to a call for an auto-cyclist accident at
(Laredo, Texas)- Today is Day 6 of Early Voting in the State of Texas and registered voters are encouraged to vote early. Polling sites throughout the City of Laredo will be open today from 8 am. to 8 pm. Election day will be on March 3rd.
Laredo, Texas- Webb County Commissioner Jesse Gonzalez will hold a Valentine’s Day Celebration that will be held at the Royal Reception Hall located at 2102 Lomas Del Sur. The event will take place on Wednesday February 11th. The event is for children of South Laredo Schools from UISD and LISD. Middle School students will have
Courtesy Bridgette Garay, (Laredo,Texas)-This initiative is part of a continuous commitment to reduce and prevent impaired driving. On Super Bowl Sunday, February 8, 2026, the DA’s Office will offer free taxicab rides from any public establishment between the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. For the past years, the District Attorney’s Office has collaborated
