{"id":43,"date":"2023-10-30T14:12:23","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T14:12:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eaglepasstxnews.com\/?p=43"},"modified":"2024-04-07T03:26:51","modified_gmt":"2024-04-07T02:26:51","slug":"maverick-county-sheriffs-office-employee-arrested-for-misuse-of-law-enforcement-vehicle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eaglepasstxnews.com\/index.php\/2023\/10\/30\/maverick-county-sheriffs-office-employee-arrested-for-misuse-of-law-enforcement-vehicle\/","title":{"rendered":"Maverick County Sheriff\u2019s Office Employee Arrested for Misuse of Law Enforcement Vehicle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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In a recent incident, an employee of the Maverick County Sheriff\u2019s Office, Marisol Arroyo, was arrested for allegedly misusing a law enforcement vehicle and falsely identifying as a peace officer. This act is in violation of the Texas Penal Code 37.12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Marisol Arroyo, Maverick County Sheriff’s Office Secretary Accused of Using A Marked Sheriff’s Office Unit For Personal Errands, Including A Restaurant. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Incident Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Arroyo is accused of using a marked Sheriff\u2019s Office vehicle for personal errands, including a stop at a restaurant on El Indio Highway. During this unauthorized use, she reportedly struck a fixed object. The incident was reported to the Eagle Pass Police Department and the Sheriff\u2019s Office by Arroyo herself, who was accompanied by a female Sheriff\u2019s deputy at the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Legal Consequences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Upon reviewing the incident, the Maverick County Attorney\u2019s Office determined that Arroyo had violated Texas Penal Code 37.12. This code prohibits a person from making, providing, or possessing an item bearing an insignia of a law enforcement agency that identifies the person as a peace officer if that person is not commissioned as such.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result of these findings, Arroyo was issued an arrest warrant and was processed later that day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Implications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding the integrity and trust associated with law enforcement roles. Misuse of law enforcement resources not only violates legal codes but also undermines public trust in these vital institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay tuned for more updates on this case and other local news.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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