Remember the Indian Lake Asst. Police Chief Alfredo Avalos who turned state's evidence against his boss Police Chief John Chambers and ended up being named interim chief of the village?
Well, guess what?
Today, Avalos was himself charged with two counts of Misuse of Official Information, both third degree felonies.
Although the posting on the Brownsville Police Dept. Inmate website does not go into details on the arrest, for the most part these charges usually entail illegally going into the state databases to procure confidential information to use for or against another individual.
Today, Avalos was himself charged with two counts of Misuse of Official Information, both third degree felonies.Although the posting on the Brownsville Police Dept. Inmate website does not go into details on the arrest, for the most part these charges usually entail illegally going into the state databases to procure confidential information to use for or against another individual.
Why aren't we surprised?
Chambers, as the police chief, when notified by the Texas Commission On Law Enforcement (TCOLE) to produce firearm qualification information in their report, and he delegated the responsibility to Avalos. Avalos instead went to officers of (TCOLE) where he demanded and obtained a verbal promise of criminal immunity.
Chambers claims that Avalos subsequently personally created each one of the documents at issue in the case, placing the identical incorrect information into each one, namely the incorrect date and weapon serial number.
Avalos stood to benefit from Chamber's ousting as Police Chief because, as the only other peace officer in the Indian Lakes PD, he would become the Police Chief by default. He actually did become the interim Police Chief for a short time.
Chambers appealed his conviction and showed evidence during his defense that each reserve police officer had, in fact, passed the firearms qualification practical pistol course that calendar year, although the calendar date and weapon serial number were not properly identified.
The case against Chambers came as he was involved in a race for the Republican Party nomination for Cameron County Sheriff. He actually won the nomination, but his name was removed from the ballot.
Part of the investigation was carried out by members of the Cameron County District Attorney's Office Public Integrity Unit. It just so happened that one of his political opponents was Victor Cortez, was in charge of the PIU.
Chambers is now the Republican nominee for sheriff in the November general election. He will face the winner in the Democratic runoff May 23, either incumbent Omar Lucio or his challenger Eric Garza.
Chambers claims that Avalos subsequently personally created each one of the documents at issue in the case, placing the identical incorrect information into each one, namely the incorrect date and weapon serial number.
Avalos stood to benefit from Chamber's ousting as Police Chief because, as the only other peace officer in the Indian Lakes PD, he would become the Police Chief by default. He actually did become the interim Police Chief for a short time.
Chambers appealed his conviction and showed evidence during his defense that each reserve police officer had, in fact, passed the firearms qualification practical pistol course that calendar year, although the calendar date and weapon serial number were not properly identified.
The case against Chambers came as he was involved in a race for the Republican Party nomination for Cameron County Sheriff. He actually won the nomination, but his name was removed from the ballot.
Part of the investigation was carried out by members of the Cameron County District Attorney's Office Public Integrity Unit. It just so happened that one of his political opponents was Victor Cortez, was in charge of the PIU.
Chambers is now the Republican nominee for sheriff in the November general election. He will face the winner in the Democratic runoff May 23, either incumbent Omar Lucio or his challenger Eric Garza.
When Avalos was named interim chief, the told the San Benito News that "Ability is nothing without opportunity.”
“I plan on using this opportunity to restore core values to the Town of Indian Lake Police Department,” said Avalos. “Once our trust is broken, our actions are rightfully called into question. The Indian Lake Police Department and police officers around the country must hold themselves to the highest standards. We should always be guided by our integrity, pride and our community.”
We, for our part, are looking forward to that.
“I plan on using this opportunity to restore core values to the Town of Indian Lake Police Department,” said Avalos. “Once our trust is broken, our actions are rightfully called into question. The Indian Lake Police Department and police officers around the country must hold themselves to the highest standards. We should always be guided by our integrity, pride and our community.”
We, for our part, are looking forward to that.
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Another nobody who will soon be forgettable. smh
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They both look like losers.
Ooh he’s gonna need a black hat now
Karma! YES! It came back to haunt Atkinson after she treated Dr. Z like she did and now we see it with Avalos. If people would only learn and maybe live by the "Golden Rule?"
Speaking or writing about Atkinson, what happened last night at the board meeting, Juan? Was she removed by the board? And, will Laura Perez-Reyes have to resign from the school board now that she was elected as County Clerk?Can a person serve in two elected positions?
Karma Karma Karma. No as the world turns, sooner or later it does catch up with you and for Avalos, well times up cool arrow. What goes around, comes around. So now what Avalos, how will you get out of this one? pendejo.
For 5.50 am can a person serve two masters? Good question, can Laura Perez -reyes ( La Hooter girl) serve BISD and Cameron County office? I say she should resign from the BISD school board to avoid any conflicts or maybe end up in jail like atkinson. your thoughts folks?
Que mugrero
She gets to keep her position and she got a pay raise equal to the attorney's and a 100 year contract. Any more questions? The only loosers here is sanbene geniuses they won't get to hire her.
que pendejos todos...
VIVA CHAMBERS.
I don't believe in karma I'm cathlic.
Just another crooked Mexican, what is newsworthy about that. We seem to have an endless supply of these people down here.
che zonzo
puro jaibas
pulling each other down
ni modo
dirty deeds all around
he's gonna claim whistle blower
pero that dont apply in cameron!
Viva chamber? He don't even know what viva means pendejo, es gringo guey
el aposento is going what da shit is that veeeva and what does it meeen?
gringos and meskins = Brownsville tejas... need more?
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