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Man Charged with Human Smuggling and Evading Arrest After High-Speed Chase in McAllen
Juan Rios Gomez faces charges of human smuggling and evading arrest after leading Palmview police on a high-speed chase that ended at La Plaza Mall in McAllen.
Published September 06 2024
Man Charged with Human Smuggling and Evading Arrest After High-Speed Chase in McAllen
McAllen, TX – Juan Rios Gomez, the man responsible for smuggling four undocumented immigrants and leading Palmview Police Department (PD) on a high-speed chase, appeared in court today. Gomez has been charged with human smuggling, evading arrest with a vehicle, and evading arrest on foot. His bond was set at $55,000.
High-Speed Chase and Arrest
The chase began on Tuesday afternoon when Palmview PD officers attempted to pull Gomez over. However, he refused to stop, leading officers on a pursuit that ended at La Plaza Mall in McAllen. Authorities arrested four undocumented immigrants who had fled from the vehicle during the incident.
Gomez is currently being held in the Hidalgo County Jail.
Ongoing Investigation
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to gather more information about Gomez’s smuggling activities. Palmview PD officials are reminding the public to report any suspicious activity that may be related to human smuggling.
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