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Man pleads guilty, faces life term for deadly smuggling run in South Texas
Read full article: Man pleads guilty, faces life term for deadly smuggling run in South TexasA 23-year-old man has pleaded guilty to federal charges from a migrant smuggling run that ended with a deadly chase and crash that killed five of his passengers.
Sheriffās office warns of active scam collecting donations on behalf of injured deputy
Read full article: Sheriffās office warns of active scam collecting donations on behalf of injured deputyThe Dimmit County Sheriffās Office is warning of an active scam thatās asking for donations to go toward medical costs for a deputy who was shot during a traffic stop.
Suspect in custody after Dimmit County Sheriffās Office deputy shot near Big Wells
Read full article: Suspect in custody after Dimmit County Sheriffās Office deputy shot near Big WellsBIG WELLS, Texas ā A shooter is in custody after a Dimmit County Sheriffās Office deputy was shot near Big Wells. The shooting happened Tuesday night near Highway 85 and FM 1867, according to Precinct 6 Uvalde County Constable Emmanuel Zamora. Dimmit County Sheriff Marion Boyd said the deputy, who has not been identified, is in stable condition as of early Wednesday morning. āThank you all for the prayers and support.āThe Dimmit County Sheriffās Office has the vicinity of HWY 85 & FM 1867 (Big Wells) CLOSED for a shooting investigation.... Posted by Constable Emmanuel Zamora, Uvalde County Pct. 6 on Tuesday, March 30, 2021Zamora confirmed that the Texas Department of Public Safety is assisting in the investigation.