Danny Dominguez, Sheriff Presidio County Sheriff's Office 320 N. Highland Ave. P.O. Pacific Grove PD: (831) 648-5700. He now lives in Granbury, Texas. Presidio County Criminal Records. The life sentence of former Presidio County Sheriff Rick Thompson for a federal drug trafficking conviction has been reduced to 30 years. And he gained notoriety for breaking a man accused of rape in the U.S. out of a Mexican prison, dragging him back across the border and tying him to a tree naked for the local authorities to find. Looking for a specific item? Now 56, he lives in El Paso. The Presidio County Sheriff's Office county Jail is the main correctional facility in Presidio county, Texas. 105 E Hackberry St. Sanderson, TX 79848. Recordings of . But she notes he did something else that often staves off a life sentence, especially for a first time offender. 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Charge: Warrant Service, Name: Borunda, Ninfa, Date of Arrest: 02/09/20, Charge: Driving While Intoxicated, Name: Leyva, Jose, Date of Arrest: 02/09/20, Charge: Driving While Intoxicated, Name: Ruiz, Angely, Date of Arrest: 02/09/20, Charge: Driving While Intoxicated, Name: Valeriano-Sauceda, Sergio, Date of Arrest: 02/09/20, Charge: Possession of Controlled Substance, Name: Anchondo, Juan, Date of Arrest: 02/12/20, Charge: Failure to Appear, Name: Palomares, Ezequiel, Date of Arrest: 02/13/20, Charge: No Driver's License, Name: Ortalejo, Ventura Jr., Date of Arrest: 02/14/20, Charge: Probation Revocation, Name: Banuelos-Holguin, Rodolfo, Date of Arrest: 02/15/20, Charge: Warrant Service, Name: Estrada, Aide, Date of Arrest: 02/17/20, Charge: Driving While License Invalid, Name: Lopez, Julitza, Date of Arrest: 02/18/20, Charge: Assault, Name: Carreon, San Juanita, Date of Arrest: 02/18/20, Charge: Assault, Name: Mendoza-Valdez, Jesus, Date of Arrest: 02/19/20, Charge: Hit and Run, Failure to Stop/Render Aide, Name: Carrasco, Abel, Date of Arrest: 02/22/20, Charge: Failure to Appear, Name: Flores, Robert, Date of Arrest: 02/22/20, Charge: Possession of Controlled Substance, Name: Sanchez, George, Date of Arrest: 02/22/20, Charge: Assault, Name: Munoz, Adolfo, Date of Arrest: 02/23/20, Charge: Driving While Intoxicated with Child Under 15, Name: Hamner, Brandon, Date of Arrest: 02/26/20, Charge: Driving While License Invalid, Name: Carrilo, Lorinda, Date of Arrest: 02/29/20, Charge: Assault, Name: Ruiz, Trujillo, Angel, Date of Arrest: 02/29/20, Charge: Driving While Intoxicated with Open Container, Name: Valles, Carlos, Date of Arrest: 03/01/20, Charge: Striking Unattended Vehicle, Name: Paredes, Felix, Date of Arrest: 03/02/20, Charge: Possession of Controlled Substance, Name: Ramos, Jose, Date of Arrest: 03/04/20, Charge: Indecency With Child/Sexual Contact, Name: Suchil-Gonzalez, Date of Arrest: 03/07/20, Charge: Driving While Intoxicated, Name: Mediano, Adam, Date of Arrest: 03/08/20, Charge: Driving While Intoxicated, Name: Luna, Corey, Date of Arrest: 03/09/20, Charge: Driving While Intoxicated, Name: Escobedo, Saul, Date of Arrest: 03/14/20, Charge: Driving While Intoxicated, Name: Baeza, Fabian, Date of Arrest: 03/15/20, Charge: Warrant Service, Name: Name: Ortega-Terrazas, Marco, Date of Arrest: 03/15/20, Charge: Failure to Appear, Name: Orona, Kevin, Date of Arrest: 03/19/20, Charge: Purchase/Furnish Alcohol to Minor, Name: Baeza, Abel, Date of Arrest: 03/20/20, Charge: Possession of Dangerous Drug, Name: Zavala, Jennifer, Date of Arrest: 03/20/20, Charge: Possession of Marijuana, Name: Acosta, Vivian, Date of Arrest: 05/20/20, Charge: Assault of Family Member, Name: Rodriguez, Kevin, Date of Arrest: 05/27/20, Charge: Delivery of Marijuana, Name: Vasquez, Marco, Date of Arrest: 05/28/20, Charge: Continuous Sexual Assault of a Child, Name: Salazar, Ariel, Date of Arrest: 05/28/20, Charge: Arson, Name: Castillo-Lopez, Ramon, Date of 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The staff in charge of the jail facility are 9 jailers. He took the office after his predecessor, Sheriff Hank Hamilton, was gunned down in 1973 by a mentally unstable man. June 10, 2020 625 PM. Matt Naham Feb 8th, 2023, 9:07 am. After his death, Chambers briefly served as The Plaza before Amado Carillo Fuentes took control of distribution with the Juarez Cartel. Charge: Warrant Service - Assault Family Member Impeding Breath Circulation, Sarpy County, Nebraska. . Deputies with the Presidio County Sheriff's Office found and assisted individuals injured during the crash. That trailer had been forfeited to the sheriffs office in a previous case. Thompson had been Presidio County sheriff for 15 years, and at the time of his arrest was director of the West Texas Multi-County Narcotics Task Force. If you have any information on this or any other illegal activity in Presidio County, please contact the Presidio County Sheriff's Office at 432-729-4848 or 432-729-4911. Ponton, a defense attorney, was hired by Chambers for a weapons charge and suddenly found himself defending a man busted with a ton of cocaine. Although many still believe he was not directly involved in smuggling for an extended period of time, the DEA disputes this and pins several more tons of cocaine and marijuana smuggling on him for at least six years before his arrest. Was Presidio County Sheriff Rick Thompson really "La Puerta," the door for Mexican drugs in the 1980s, or did a rogue accomplice and threats from brutal cartels lead him to self . Rick Thompson was widely admired by Marfa residents and was a shoe-in for his upcoming election to a fifth term as Presidio County Sheriff. If you have any information on this or any other illegal activity in Presidio County, please contact the Presidio County Sheriff's Office at 432-729-4848 or 432-729-4911. Tobias Penner Peters and pictures of the plane involved [Images via Presidio County Sheriff's Office] A 46-year-old Texas pilot pleaded guilty late last week to a federal crime in connection with a Dec. 30, 2021, plane crash that exposed his attempted smuggling of five undocumented immigrants. The Presidio County Jail & Sheriff, located in Marfa, TX, is a secure facility that houses inmates. Naval Postgraduate School PD: (831) 656-2555. Presidio County Sheriff's Office is hiring full-time dispatchers. Joel Nuez, JR. graduated from Presidio High School in 1994 and is a native of Presidio, Texas. Sheriff William (Bill) Kitts 105 Court Avenue P. O. She says Thompsons status as a law enforcement official is the key reason that he was sentenced tolife. 1 of 6. County Sheriff. Presidio County Jail & Sheriff Presidio County Jail & Sheriff 320 N. Highland PO Box V Marfa, TX 79843 (432) 729-4308. Texans may have noticed dusty skies over the last few days. Presidio of Monterey PD: (831) 242-7851. . Many people felt that no matter what hed plead guilty, life is too much. There are 3 Sheriff Departments in Presidio County, Texas, serving a population of 7,191 people in an area of 3,855 square miles.There is 1 Sheriff Department per 2,397 people, and 1 Sheriff Department per 1,284 square miles.. Please input the date in MM dash DD dash YYYY format. Chambers also was involved in several gun battles on the border, saved six hunters from a fiery plane crash in the desert, and was shot three times in the back in an assassination attempt on a Mexican fishing boat. How to find us. Lawyers for both men said they would appeal . 432-345-2525 thad.cleveland@co.terrell.tx.us. Drawer V | Marfa, TX 79843 | Confidential communication can be sent to. Presidio County, Texas, Sheriff Danny Dominguez gave these and other details on the Supreme Court justice's death in a report posted Wednesday on The Washington Post's website. A veteran of the DEA at the time, he had previously served in Mexico and Panama and was partner to Kiki Camarena, the DEA agent violently tortured and murdered in Mexico in 1985. Visit VINELink.com to check the custody status of your Offender. He took the office after his predecessor, Sheriff Hank Hamilton, was gunned down in 1973 by a mentally unstable man. The Presidio County Sheriff's Area of expertise is the office liable for staying up with the latest database of every present detainee. Sand City Police Department. Federal agents and others had learned that his nickname in Mexico was La Puerta, the door to smuggling. 432-729-4313. I'm Rick Thompson, sheriff of . A WWII veteran, Sheriff Morrow had . Our Old West replica badges are crafted out of steel and brass. An airplane carrying . According to the Presidio County Sheriff's Office, the plane crashed north of the Presidio International Airport, located near the U.S.-Mexico border, KVIA-TV reported. How to reach us. At the time, 41-year-old Joel Nuez, the chief deputy of the Presidio County Sheriff's Office, was responding to a medical emergency relatively close to the Circle Dug. Hello, folks. . Any offender living, working, attending school, or incarcerated in the area will be in the . MARFA, Texas (KOSA) - Update: According to Presidio County Sheriff's Office, as of 11:11 pm Sunday evening, the northbound and southbound lanes of Highway 67 were reopened. A plane smuggling migrants crashed near Presidio, Texas, and police are looking for the pilot. Arrival Date. We have 911 Dispatcher positions available and are looking for those who can be the voice that's the calm in the storm. The iconic lawman was once a symbol of the "War on Drugs.". While the police in the cities and towns in Presidio County can arrest and detain offenders, the Presidio County Jail & Sheriff is the facility that is accredited by Texas to hold inmates for more . THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 3.86% PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $2.43. Create your own unique website with customizable templates. The Presidio County Sheriff's Office, located in Marfa, Texas, is a law enforcement agency that promotes public safety in Presidio County through public policing and the management of county jails and inmates. Authorities in the West Texas town of Presidio issued an arrest warrant for the person suspected of piloting a single-engine aircraft with five migrants on board. The Presidio County Sheriff's Office shared a photo of the crash-land scene and dubbed the incident a 'smuggling attempt' According to the sheriff's report, deputies responded to the airplane crash at around 3.51pm local time. Shortly after 1 p.m., he received a request to handle an inquest for "a dead body" back in his county. He attended school in Alpine, Texas, where he later bought a ranch. Stinson was the lead investigator for the Drug Enforcement Agency in the bust. How to find us. His arrest for cocaine trafficking shocked Marfa and the law enforcement officers he had befriended and worked with for years. Thompson was president of the Sheriffs Association of Texas, headed a multi-county drug task force, and was prominent in working with federal officials in the war on drugs. In the predawn hours of Dec. 3, 1991, a few miles from the border town of Presidio, federal agents said that a pickup truck with more than a ton . For after-hours emergencies, call 911, Presidio County Sheriff's Office - 432-729-4308, or Brewster County Sheriff's Office - 432-837-3488. PRESIDIO, Texas (KOSA) - According to the Presidio County Sheriff's Office, on February 18, 2023, at approximately 6:00 p.m., their deputies were involved in a pursuit on Highway 67 South of . Name: Camarena, Jesus, Date of Arrest: 01/04/22, Charge: Warrant Service - Felon in Possession of a Firearm . 320 N. Highland Avenue Marfa, Texas 79843. . Within one year of hire when the applicant becomes fully licensed, pay increases to $16.00 per hour. Name: Blackmon, Chera, Date of Arrest: 10/23/21, Charge: Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana . The drug lord known as El Zorro de Ojinaga (The Ojinaga Fox) was a mentor to Chambers and played a significant role as The Plaza who controlled all drug movement through the region into the U.S. Acosta, who was gunned down in 1987 by Mexican federales (with the assistance of the FBI) is featured in the recent Narcos Mexico series and the book Drug Lord, by former El Paso Times reporter Terrance Poppa. The Federal . The inmates may be awaiting trial or sentencing, or they may be serving a sentence after being convicted of a crime. In other nearby counties, such as Presidio County, the county tax-assessor collector handles school district property tax collections. He quickly worked his way up to a key operator in smuggling drugs into the U.S. and after Acostas death, he even held the title of The Plaza (the kingpin who controlled all drug movement through Ojinaga)a strange position for an American. Let us help you find what you are looking for. McNamara reported extensively on Sheriff Thompsons role in the multi-county drug task force that spent an enormous amount of money producing minor drug busts. Would You Share A New Car With Five People? So it was really, really a harsh sentence for someone going up on a guilty plea, Rogers says. If you have any information on this or any other illegal activity in Presidio County, please contact the Presidio County Sheriff's office at 432-729-4848 or 432-729-4911. As Sheriff Chance, battles the wealthy cattle baron whose brother he is holding in jail for murder. He has now served 24 years. The iconic lawman was once a symbolof the "War on Drugs.". J.NUEZ - 501. To search for an inmate in the Presidio County Jail & Sheriff, find out their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits or even view their mugshot, go to the official Inmate Search Jail Roster, or call the jail at (432) 729-4308 for the information you are looking for. Corruption Among Border Patrol Agents How Will Homeland Security Fix It? Ninive, Date of Arrest: 05/23/22, Charge: Smuggling of Persons - Presidio County, Warrant Service - Child Abuse - Kay County. The department wrapped up its investigation by January 20 and referred the case to local District . PRESIDIO, TX -- The Presidio County Sheriff's Office is asking the public's help to locate a dangerous fugitive. P. O. Presidio of Monterey. The Sheriff's Office operates on a 24 hour basis, receiving and processing calls through Presidio County Dispatch. Now 68, he lives in Alpine, Texas. The quantity was real big, it was a lot of cocaine, says Liz Rogers, former Assistant U.S. Attorney in El Paso and current criminal defense lawyer. 2021 Texas Standard. January 03, 2022 4:23 PM. PRESIDIO, Texas (KOSA) - According to the Presidio County Sheriff's Office, on February 18, 2023, at approximately 6:00 p.m., their deputies were involved in a pursuit on Highway 67 South of . Former Presidio County Sheriff Rick Thompson MARFA As the town slept fitfully late Dec. 3, 1991, its single traffic light blinking out a perfect pulse, shadowy figures moved through the streets, while others lurked on the outskirts. The office is located at 300 East O'Reilly Street, Presidio Texas 79845 and comprises one head Sheriff Danny C. Dominguez and assistants.. Presidio County Sheriff Office - Annex strives to promote peace and cohesion across Presidio. The suspect fled to Mexico where he was arrested and tried in a Mexican court. We pay for all training and certifications to be obtained. Peters attempted to smuggle five undocumented immigrants into the U.S. using a small plane. Tax Rate Information. The Presidio County Sheriff's Office gives this data as a support of residents, detainee families or companions, lawyers, law authorization and others; however, does not detail the last attitude of criminal . The Presidio County Sheriff Office - Annex, located in Presidio, Texas, is a law enforcement agency that promotes public safety in Presidio County through public policing and the management of county jails and inmates. 7/26/2013. Sheriff Danny Dominguez. Goliad County Courthouse 127 N Courthouse Square Goliad, TX 77963. Presidio County Sheriff Secretary Shanna Elmore chimed in to voice her support for a longevity pay system after a brief discussion on whether incentives should be based on cumulative service to the county for employees who leave their positions and come back or consecutive years of service. Gulf of Mexico warming at faster rate than global ocean, study finds, Texas Standard for Feb. 23, 2023: Why many cotton farmers arent planting as much this year. Thompson initially denied the charge, saying he was merely transporting cocaine seized in a narcotics investigation. Marfa, Texas 79843. Rick Thompson was widely admired by Marfa residents and was a shoe-in for his upcoming election to a fifth term as Presidio County Sheriff. Chambers was well acquainted with smugglers from Mexico and eventually became close to Pablo Acosta, the drug lord of Ojinaga. Presidio is a podcast with a planned launch in 2021. Rogers notes that Rick Thompson was a first time offender. At the meeting, Abbott discussed the influx of undocumented immigrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. Former Presidio County Sheriff Rick Thompson. Cook, a native of Alpine, knew the area well and helped manage the surveillance of Chambers and cultivating their informants. Name: Hale, David, Date of Arrest: 10/30/20, Charge: Warrant Service- Tarrant County November 2020 Name: Morales, Francisco, Date of Arrest: 11/02/20, Charge: Warrant Service- El Paso County The life sentence of former Presidio County Sheriff Rick Thompson for a federal drug trafficking conviction has been reduced to 30 years. PRESIDIO COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT View All Auctions for PRESIDIO COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT. Drawer V | Marfa, TX 79843 | (432) 729-4308 | Dial 911 Emergency . Thompson was president of the Sheriff's Association of Texas, headed a multi-county . The next day, the then sheriff of Presidio County, Rick Thompson, parked a horse trailer at the County Fairgrounds in Marfa. Child Support Program of the Office of the Attorney General. Nuez is a third . Presidio County Sheriff Information. An investigation by authorities found the pilot of the 4-seat aircraft was allegedly smuggling undocumented migrants out of [] Thompson was sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole, but a change in sentencing guidelines led to his eventual release in April of 2018. Presidio County Jail & Sheriff 320 N. Highland PO Box V Marfa, TX 79843 (432) 729-4308. Sheriff Ottis Morrow was shot and killed while giving a Mexican national a ride 11 miles north of Presidio. Millions of Texans have rare diseases. Terrell County Courthouse. Rod Ponton, the county attorney for Presidio County, is prosecuting the case against the men. Provided by the Texas Association of Counties Duties & Responsibilities of County Officials. County Sheriff. A Presidio County native, Ponton dabbled in film in his early days and worked on the crew of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Both men were later released on a $500 cash bond. 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