Laredo Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Wanted Fugitive and Seven Migrants

DPS Troopers Capture Fleeing Driver and Passengers

A routine traffic stop in Laredo, Texas, quickly escalated when the driver and seven passengers attempted to flee on foot. However, DPS troopers, with the help of K-9 units, successfully apprehended all eight individuals.

The driver was identified as 49-year-old Junior Adalid Montoya-Alvarez, who was wanted in Harris County for sexual assault.

A Fugitive Caught and Migrants Detained

Authorities confirmed that Montoya-Alvarez was already a fugitive before this incident. In addition to his outstanding sexual assault warrant, he now faces additional charges related to the attempted escape.

The seven undocumented migrants, originally from Mexico and Guatemala, were handed over to U.S. Border Patrol for processing.

A Growing Pattern of Smuggling Cases

Law enforcement officials continue to crack down on human smuggling operations along the Texas border. This case highlights the increasing use of commercial vehicles in these operations, as cartels and smugglers look for new ways to evade detection.

For more updates on border security and law enforcement, visit:

• Texas Department of Public Safety: https://www.dps.texas.gov
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection: https://www.cbp.gov
• Harris County Sheriff’s Office: https://www.harriscountyso.org

If you have information regarding human smuggling activities, call Border Patrol at 956-984-3848.