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Courtesy Brigette Garay, (Laredo, Texas)-The Fourth Court of Appeals affirmed the judgment of conviction imposed on Joel Pellot, by 406th District Court Judge Oscar J. Hale, Jr. Pellot had appealed his convictions for murder and tampering with evidence with intent to interfere with an investigation. On Tuesday September 22, 2020, at approximately 1:32 a.m. Laredo
Courtesy Victor Vazquez, (LAREDO)–Thirteen DWI Court program participants with over 5,081 days of sobriety were honored at their graduation at the Webb County Court-at-Law II held on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Judge Victor Villarreal presided over the court hearings and hosted the graduation. The participants achieved completion of all program requirements over a period of
Judge Villarreal continues court reforms to improve the judiciary Courtesy Cesia Rodriguez, (Laredo, TX) – Webb County Court-at-Law II welcomed Armando X. Lopez to its staff, adding 41 years of legal experience. Judge Villarreal appointed Mr. Lopez as the Court’s first staff attorney. February 14, 2025 marks the beginning of his employment. Among his duties,
Courtesy Brigette Garay, (Laredo, Texas)-On Wednesday, February 5, 2025, Melanie Ashley Villarreal was indicted by a Webb County grand jury for the murder of Juan Miguel Esquivel on September 15, 2023 by delivering fentanyl to him at her house. The state-federal fentanyl overdose task force that the District Attorney’s Office is part of conducted the
Courtesy Brigette Garay, (Laredo, Texas)-The District Attorney’s Office reports that a jury found Jamal Julian Brown guilty of Unlawful Restraint Expose to SBI F/3 and Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence C/A on February 5, 2025. This case came to light on February 10, 2022, when Laredo Police Department was dispatched to an assault in
Courtesy Bridgette Garray, (Laredo, Texas)-The District Attorney’s Office is set with its 16th Annual Designated Driver Initiative: Make the Right Call. This initiative is part of a continuous commitment to reduce and prevent impaired driving. On Super Bowl Sunday, February 9, 2025, the DA’s Office will offer free taxicab rides from any public establishment between
Courtesy Bridget Garay, (Laredo, Texas)-The District Attorney’s Office reports that on January 9, 2025, Anthony Tays Jr pled guilty to Murder and Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon in the 341st District Court. On April 5, 2021, a violent altercation occurred at the Sugar Rush Party Place in Laredo, TX, involving multiple individuals. Surveillance footage
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)- All Webb County Offices and Recreational Centers will be closed on December 31st and January 1st for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Regular operating hours will resume on January 2nd.
Courtesy Brigette Garay, (Laredo, Texas)-On December 5, 2024, the Fourth Court of Appeals affirmed the consecutive twenty-year sentences imposed on Jorge Rodriguez, Jr, by 406th District Court Judge Oscar J. Hale, Jr. Rodriguez had appealed the stacking of his sentences by Judge Hale arguing that stacking them was an act of judicial vindictiveness due to
Courtesy Brigette Garay, (Laredo, Texas)-The Webb County District Attorney’s Office in conjunction with the Marshalls is requesting the community’s assistance in locating Gabriel Eric Yanez- Owens. This morning Yanez-Owens was set for Jury Trial in the 111th District Court before the honorable Judge Monica Notzon. He is charged with 2 counts of Sexual Abuse of
