Tuesday, October 8, 2024

ERIC GARZA AND JANIE LOPEZ NO SHOWS TO HONOR CONSTABLE

Special to El Rrun-Rrun

District 27 Texas Senator Morgan LaMantia was there to pay her respects and honor the fallen lawman.

So was Brownsville Mayor John Cowen, Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño, District Attorney Luis V. Saenz, and lawmen from all over South Texas and as far as Bexar County. Manny Treviño, the police chief of Primera and Democratic candidate for Cameron County Sheriff in the November 5 general election – represented his city.

But noticeable by his absence was none other than the highest law enforcement officer in Cameron County, Sheriff Eric Garza, in whose jurisdiction Pct. 1 Constable deputy Ruben Garcia was killed by a suspected drunk driver. 

The other major office holder who did not take time to put politics aside to console the community and honor the lawman who died in the line of duty was none other than  District 37 Texas State representative Janie Lopez.

Garza sent some of his administrative officers in his place, and Lopez – who was afforded a place at the podium to deliver her remarks ~ instead sent an underling to attend because she was busy with her campaign.  She faces Democrat challenger Jonathan Gracia in November.

Jesse Edward Leatherwood, 47, of McAllen, a project manager for a company doing business with a Port of Brownsville LNG company, was charged with manslaughter and false drug testing or falsification of drug test results. His bond was set at $355,000.

Leatherwood was hospitalized for injuries sustained in the crash. He showed up to court with a sling around his arm.

The crash occurred on Monday on State Highway 48 near Marine Way Road in Brownsville.

The Texas Department of Public Safety said a Chevrolet Silverado rear-ended a patrol unit that was occupied by Garcia.

DPS said the driver, identified as Leatherwood, admitted to being distracted while looking at his phone and driving. They also suspect Leatherwood was driving under the influence at the time of the crash.

22 comments:

Anonymous said...

Juan, have you noticed how Donald Trump is losing a hell of a lotta votes thanks to those hurricanes in Florida and the Carolinas? Red States are getting hammered. How many dead and crippled? Wowzee!!!

Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

Nobody cares. The dead are dead. You can have fancy memorials but they are still dead.

Anonymous said...

Juan how sad you imposed on this family and politized their loved one's funeral.

Anonymous said...

Eric Garzas behavior shouldn’t surprise anyone. He has no class and no ethics. And you can add a lack of empathy and manners to that list.Thats Sheriff Fife in a nutshell . ( i also understand, that its a personal choice not to attend these somber functions). But in your case , moron, you still are the sheriff and it is your professional and moral DUTY to attend. This is just another example of why your administration was such a failure and an embarrassment . Hey Manrique , and this is the type of idiot you want endorsing you and begging for a position on your staff( as per reports/rumors). Pobre vato !!!!

Anonymous said...

How can people be so rude and disrespectful to the Officer that was killed. All he was doing is what he was suppose to do HELP and PROTECT us. Eric Garza thinks his time will not come. He never shows any respect to his Officers family or attends their funeral. May he RIP - Ruben Garcia

Anonymous said...

wow. that is kind of TRUE

Anonymous said...

Be honest. All these crooked hypocrites were only there for votes.

Anonymous said...

Curate la sonrisa de Abbot. Y la mano izquierda en donde esta? No chinges,a poco esta sobandole las nachas a la Janie.

Anonymous said...

Eric never cared. Good thing is that after January he doesn't have to care.

Anonymous said...

A very long time ago, your mama should've taken you over her knee and taught you respect and honor. You may continue in life with no purpose or meaning. You'll be fine.

Anonymous said...

Get of the sheriff's d... Juan neta bro since the beginning nomas estas chingando tu madre weyyyyyyy... how sad u impose on a lawman funeral

Anonymous said...

So it's Trump fault? Get real.

Anonymous said...

Eric Garza SOUR GRAPES, JANIE LOPEZ PURO PEDO very busy, very busy.

Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

No. Juan Montoya is doing the right thing. To die at the job, to be killed while at work, serving others ...the people that went understood this: you give your life for your job. Show up if you can, if you respect the community. John Cowen represented every resident of Brownsville. He is also a good person. It meant a lot to the family. This posting of Juan Montoya is also very important for the family.

Anonymous said...

Descanse en paz el official Garcia.. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Anonymous said...

He was at hospital the night it happened with the family but you don't care to state facts.

Anonymous said...

He may have been at the hospital and thats fine( thats very commendable) , no one is arguing that. The problem is that when the OFFICIAL memorial/ ceremony is happening, Eric as the acting sheriff of Cameron county should have been present.. It was his professional and moral DUTY to have been in attendance. Unfortunately some people don’t see it that way, including Eric Garza. “Para eso no se estudia”. Just saying.

Anonymous said...

la mano la mano pinche maniaco.

Anonymous said...

Must be Jonathan Gracia grabbing at straws again. Sad you are politicizing this. Janie goes to almost everything she’s invited to. she must’ve had had a valid reason. Like suicidal clients. She is a crisis counselor you know. That pictures is 3 years old.

Anonymous said...

Especially la mantia. She swears to support law enforcement but then she votes against them. Open your eyes people.

rita