A human smuggler from Mexico who is serving an eight-year sentence in a federal prison received an additional two-year prison sentence for having tried to escape.
Author: Luisana Moreno
Louisiana Man Busted with ‘Too Many Sharks’ and Meth, Say Authorities
A man in Louisiana is facing various drug charges and wildlife violations after authorities found him with too many sharks in his boat and an undisclosed amount of methamphetamine.
Texas Teacher Gets 60 Day Prison Sentence for Sex with 6th Grader
A former Texas sixth grade teacher will spend two months in prison for having a three-year relationship with one of her students, who was between the ages of 12 and 15 at the time. She will be given until June 2023 to surrender for her brief prison sen…
Texas Border City Man Pleads Guilty to Kidnapping, Burning Victim
A man from El Paso, Texas, pleaded guilty to kidnapping, burning, and disposing of the body of a man believed to have stolen drugs.
U.S. Customs Officer Let Smugglers Pass in Trade for Lawnmower Repairs
A federal officer will spend two years in prison for his role in helping a group of men smuggle liquor and medicine into Texas. In trade, the smugglers fixed the officer’s lawnmower and other handyman tasks.
Migrant Farmworkers Cross Back to Mexico for Baby Formula
Migrant farmworkers in the U.S. are having to travel to Mexico to purchase baby formula due to a lingering, widespread shortage.
Illegal Alien Drives 85 Migrants to Texas Border to Pay His Own Smuggling Fee
An illegal alien from Mexico pleaded guilty to trying to drive a tractor-trailer carrying 85 migrants through a Border Patrol checkpoint in Texas. The individuals inside suffered from suffocatingly high temperatures. The smuggling attempt came weeks be…
Texas Trucker Convicted of Smuggling 124 Migrants
A federal jury convicted a Texas trucker for trying to smuggle 124 migrants in a tractor-trailer past a U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint. As a defense, the driver claimed he did not know there were migrants in the vehicle.
72-Year-Old Bank Robber with Prosthetic Leg Gets 15 Years in Texas Prison
A 72-year-old El Paso man who has a prosthetic leg will spend 15 years in prison for his role in trying to rob a bank at gunpoint.
Cancun Cops Investigate ‘Fake News’ That Scares Away Tourists
Authorities in the Mexican beach hotspot of Cancun will investigate social media posts that spread false information about violence in the region that scares away tourists.