An off-duty detention deputy was arrested on suspicion of smuggling a migrant into the country illegally, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Carlos Favela, who worked for the sheriff’s office for two years, was stopped at a checkpoint by U.S. Border Patrol officers Thursday night.
On Saturday, the sheriff’s office said Favela has since resigned from the agency.
When he was stopped, the sheriff’s office said an undocumented immigrant was inside the vehicle.
BCSO said Favela will be issued a notice of proposed dismissal, in accordance with its policies, and was placed on unpaid administrative leave pending termination.
“Of course, we have to let due process run its course, but my intention is to separate this person from the agency as soon as possible,” Salazar said. “He will never wear this uniform again.”
BCSO said Favela will be dishonorably discharged immediately, and is no longer associated with the agency.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is conducting a criminal investigation. The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is simultaneously conducting a separate internal investigation.
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