(As is usually the case, sometimes it's the story behind the story that proves more revealing of the way the system of justice works in South Texas. In the story below of two Pct. 5 constable deputies, no mention is made of the fact that they both worked under Constable Eddie Solis. So unless he is so inept that he doesn't know what's going on in his own office or what his underlings are doing, he is blameless..
And why were heir commissions of these peace officers pulled as soon as they were charged just as the two peace officers ((Jose Mireles, who served as a lieutenant and tax investigator Pedro Garza Jr) who were arrested in the foiled Operation Dirty Deeds of the Cameron County Tax Assessor-Collector's Office.
As their boss, Solis bears some responsibility for their actions. Did he know what they were doing out of his office? And if he didn't, why not?Also, Solis just happens to be the half brother of George Delaunay DEA Special Agent-Retired and Chief Investigator at Cameron County District Attorney's Office. Did that shield him from any responsibility or fallout of the crimes taking place under him at that office? Like we said, there is almost always a story behind the story.)
News Central 4
Two former Cameron County Precinct 5 Constable deputies have been arrested and are charged with conspiracy to commit extortion and wire fraud, says US Attorney Ryan K. Patrick.
According to a release, Benito De La Cruz Jr., 45, of San Benito and Armando Gonzalez Jr., 31, of Weslaco, were taken into federal custody on Thursday and are expected to make their initial court appearances today.
A federal grand jury returned a 12-count indictment which alleges that De La Cruz and Gonzalez unlawfully ran license plates and criminal history checks which they performed, or asked others to perform, in return for money or gifts.
Additionally, De La Cruz is charged with five counts of making false statements to federal officers. According to the indictment, he was not truthful when interviewed about the scheme and gave false statements in five separate instances.
If convicted, both men face up to 20 years in federal prison. De La Cruz could also face a potential sentence of five years for each count of false statements made.
While De La Cruz and Gonzalez still work in law enforcement, neither are no longer affiliated with precinct 5.
11 comments:
Americans will get a life as soon as that lying, porn-star screwing criminal Donald Trump and everyone one in his administration are driven from public office.
-Jake
A quien chingados le importa esto? Son un par de pendejos, hombres perdidos y de la feria que se olvida pronto. Novedades, Montoya.
Why do these deputies get to keep their commission? This type of favortism is uncalled for. The DA stripped the commission from the officers arrested during the tax office debacle. HE should follow the same protocol.....fair is fair! I call that move politically motivated
They are Democrats, free pass! Republicans get the jail card? lol
Armando Gonzales has been a captain for La Feria PD for going on 4 years now.... and Benito De La Cruz is a Baliff for Pct 3 constable office for over a year.. tell me again how this has anything to do with Pct 5 Constable Eddie Solis you twat of a reporter?
Elizondo ain't going away.
Y el $15000 de GMS papa?
Wow pleases do some research before posting non facts. Have you not read the indictment. This was happening years ago under Cesar Diaz, under his administration. Eddie Solis came into office December 2016 and cleaned house.
Eddie Solis is good man. One of the most honorable men out there. Your story is completely wrong. Nothing to do with him and his time as Constable.
typical Cameron county politics, armando gonzalez is running for this constable position so what a coincident, lets just pin somethign on him so he wont get elected, same cameron county dirty tricks from years gone by just ask gilbert hinojosa, el judge juan and his brother armandao magallenes, joe rivera. pura caca as usual. Process of elimination.
I believe these guys did not fall under Constable Solis's administration, they were under the previous administration. Gonzalez is a Captain for La Feria Police and De la Cruz is a baliff with the Pct. 3 Constables Office under Adrian "Corrupt" Gonzalez. Just waiting for the federal indictments against Adrian Gonzalez to come out next, but that's a totally diffrent story. Getting back on topic this has to be dirty politics in play. Mando Gonzalez was running for Constable against Solis and was arrested ending his chances or winning that race. And now you have this blog attacking Solis to discredit him by saying both of these individuals were employed under his administration. Prime example of Dirty Politics! You are correct Juan there is always a story behind the story, but you need to make sure you write the real story or at least get the details right.
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