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Man, 28, pleads guilty in cocaine bust at Falfurrias checkpoint

CORPUS CHRISTI An Edinburg man has pleaded guilty to trying to smuggle an estimated $5 million worth of cocaine across the border for distribution, according to a news release from the U.S. attorney’s office. Oscar Suarez-Velez, 28, pleaded guilty on ...

From MARY ANN CAVAZOS, Corpus Christi Caller-Times,  23 Nov 2009

Man accused of attacking church volunteer takes 50-year plea deal

Anderson could have faced 15 to 99 years or life in prison. CORPUS CHRISTI The defendant said he didn’t want to cause any more pain. So on Monday, a shackled Frederick Anderson pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated sexual assault of an elderly ...

From MARY ANN CAVAZOS, Corpus Christi Caller-Times,  23 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Knights of Columbus

Kids need reason to smile more than ever

CORPUS CHRISTI The children are counting on you. Organizers of the Caller-Times Children’s Christmas Appeal campaign say it’s because of the community’s generosity year after year that the lives of thousands of South Texas children have been a bit ...

From MARY ANN CAVAZOS, Corpus Christi Caller-Times,  22 Nov 2009

Police make two arrests in graffiti cases

A 16-year-old boy was taken into custody in connection with vandalism to a trailer in the 3200 block of Gollihar Road. Police on Nov. 9 arrested a 14-year-old boy after a grocery store security guard caught him with a marker and spray paint can that ...

From MARY ANN CAVAZOS, Corpus Christi Caller-Times,  20 Nov 2009

Convicted felon sentenced to 15 years for possessing stolen guns

CORPUS CHRISTI A convicted felon has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison without parole for having guns, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Joe Anthony Hinojosa, 50, of Corpus Christi, pleaded guilty in September to ...

From MARY ANN CAVAZOS, Corpus Christi Caller-Times,  20 Nov 2009

Man on death row appears in court on other cases

Ramirez was sentenced to the death penalty last year. CORPUS CHRISTI Attorneys for a man on death row for robbing and killing a store clerk want him tried on his other charges in another county or not at all. John Henry Ramirez, 24, was found guilty ...

From MARY ANN CAVAZOS, Corpus Christi Caller-Times,  20 Nov 2009
Related Topics: John Henry

Man convicted, sentenced to 40 years in robbery and beating

Garcia was arrested the same day as the robbery. CORPUS CHRISTI A man who police say was caught after he returned to the scene of a robbery was sentenced Friday to 40 years in prison. Jesus Garcia Jr., 19, was tried before 347th District Judge Nelva ...

From MARY ANN CAVAZOS, Corpus Christi Caller-Times,  20 Nov 2009

Convicted killer in Segrest shooting wants new trial

Humberto Garcia was sentenced to life in prison for murder. CORPUS CHRISTI A convicted killer has asked a judge for a new trial alleging juror misconduct and witness perjury prevented him from receiving a fair trial. Humberto Garcia, 32, was found ...

From MARY ANN CAVAZOS, Corpus Christi Caller-Times,  19 Nov 2009

Financial adviser takes plea deal in theft case

CORPUS CHRISTI An 83-year-old financial adviser has taken a plea deal for a suspended prison sentence and probation for stealing about $103,000 from clients. William N. Kirshner pleaded no contest on Monday to second-degree felony theft and was ...

From MARY ANN CAVAZOS, Corpus Christi Caller-Times,  19 Nov 2009

Mother says Nueces deputies beat son

Eric Green wasn’t indicted on a charge of assault on a public servant. Eric Green was hospitalized after incidents at the jail. CORPUS CHRISTI The mother of a former jail inmate sued Nueces County on Wednesday alleging deputies beat her son twice, so ...

From MARY ANN CAVAZOS, Corpus Christi Caller-Times,  19 Nov 2009

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