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Castillo faces four years in prison for violating protective orders
Judge Russell Wilson has sentenced a Pearsall man to four years behind bars after he violated a protective order stemming from a domestic violence incident. Nelson Perez Castillo was ordered to community service supervision on May 22, 2018, for a third-degree felony for a family assault he committed on April 13, 2015. Records filed at…
Read More“Common sense is kind of blurry”
Pearsall residents confront city over police action Pearsall residents issued demands last week for immediate action and systemic reform in the city police department after a series of incidents in which officers have been accused of exhibiting a lack of knowledge and committing aggressive behavior. Police Chief Daniel Flores, City Manager Federico Reyes, Mayor Ben…
Read MoreSuspect had drugs in body cavity, jail staff say
A La Pryor man found himself behind bars last week after a car crash and a warrant arrest when jail staff found a syringe and 75 grams of narcotics in his rectum. Frio County deputies have reported that the emergency dispatch received a call regarding a one-vehicle rollover at around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 7.…
Read More55 jailed in Frio, September 15 – October 5
COUNTY ARRESTS Fifty-five individuals were arrested in Frio County between Monday, September 15, and Sunday, October 5, on a range of felony and misdemeanor charges. Arrests were made by deputies of the Frio County Sheriff’s Office, troopers of the Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol, and officers of the Pearsall Police Department. In addition to…
Read MoreLawnmower theft helps ID fugitive
A wanted fugitive’s plan to sell a stolen riding lawnmower was halted last week when Jacob Torres, 39, was arrested Friday, October 3, after attempting to disguise a stolen Cub Cadet with a new coat of paint. Torres had been listed as wanted on five warrants ranging from misdemeanors to state jail felonies. According to…
Read MoreGrand opening – Domino’s Pizza
The newly-opened Domino’s Pizza in Pearsall held a grand opening event and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, October 4, at the store location on Louise Lane. Officials with the Chamber of Pearsall, Domino’s employees, management and owner Brad DeShoutel were present for the event that included several prize giveaways, free pizza, a jumping castle, face painting…
Read MoreSuspect jailed after gunfire reports
Luz Leal Rodriguez Jr. was released from jail on Sunday night, just 18 hours after being taken into custody for allegedly firing several rounds of ammunition into the ground at an apartment complex. According to Pearsall Police Lieutenant Nathaniel Ximenez, officers were dispatched to the apartment complex around 11:45 p.m. after receiving several calls regarding…
Read MoreDate set for vote fraud defendants
County judge’s suspension remains in effect All 15 defendants indicted in a high-profile election fraud operation in Frio County are set to appear in front of a district judge on Wednesday, November 19, for a pre-trial court hearing. Those indicted include current and former county and city officials, school board members, a campaign manager, and…
Read MoreHispanic Heritage Fest opens Friday in Pearsall
De Parranda, Siggno headline evening dances The city of Pearsall will host its sixth annual Hispanic Heritage Festival this weekend, a celebration of the cultures, traditions and contributions of the Hispanic community. Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated nationally to highlight the rich culture of Latin communities woven into the American fabric and the influences of…
Read MoreValenzuela nabbed again in auto parts theft, drug traffic investigation
A months-long investigation into the theft of auto parts and distribution of illegal narcotics led to the arrest of a habitual offender in Pearsall last week. Frio County deputies launched an investigation into the alleged sales of narcotics at a residence on East Nueces Street after a number of calls were received regarding stop-and-go traffic,…
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