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Sep 14, 2021
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Civilians 'take matters into their own hands', arrest illegal immigrants in Eagle Pass
Eagle Pass, TX - Civilians who have been enforcing the law into their hands are acting as LEOs and dedicating their time and themselves to arresting illegal immigrants that they see in public roads or near their neighborhoods.
That has been witnessed by Maverick County Sheriff's Office deputies recently in places far from the urban sprawl but within the county.
According to Sheriff Tom Schmerber, these people are wrongfully making arrests since that is the job for appropriate law enforcement agencies. Likewise, they have also been informed of some people who installed lights on their cars to pretend they are law enforcement officers.
The Sheriff is requesting them to please stay out of trouble, stating that this job corresponds to authorities.
The civilians have reported that they detain migrants due to patrols taking long period of time to arrive when called and they are trying to prevent damages to their homes, families or neighborhoods.
Los civiles 'toman el asunto en sus propias manos', arrestan a inmigrantes ilegales en Eagle Pass
Eagle Pass, TX - Los civiles que han estado haciendo cumplir la ley en sus manos están actuando como oficiales de ley y dedican su tiempo a arrestar a los inmigrantes ilegales que ven en las vÃas públicas o cerca de sus vecindarios.
Eso ha sido atestiguado recientemente por los oficiales de la Oficina del Sheriff del condado de Maverick en lugares alejados de la expansión urbana pero dentro del condado.
El Sheriff les pide que se mantengan alejados de los problemas, indicando que este trabajo corresponde a las autoridades.
Los civiles han informado que detienen a migrantes debido a que las patrullas demoran mucho tiempo en llegar cuando se les llama y están tratando de evitar daños en sus hogares, familias o vecindarios.