(From the Jasper County Sheriff's Office)
At approximately 9:54 p.m., Sunday detectives developed information regarding a trailer that had been taken from the area of Civil War Road and High Street in Jasper County.
Detectives later located a black SUV towing a matching trailer eastbound on State Highway 96. The trailer was observed without functioning lights, consistent with the reported theft.
At approximately 10:14 PM, a traffic stop was conducted near State Highway 96 and County Road 65 for observed equipment and lane violations. The vehicle, a black 1999 Toyota 4Runner, was occupied by two individuals.
During the investigation, both Max Cancinos-Escobar, 63, Carthage, and Urias Vasquez-Gonzalez, 28, Carthage, admitted to stealing the trailer. Both were arrested and transported to the Jasper County Detention Center.
Further investigation revealed that Vasquez-Gonzalez is in the U.S. unlawfully and an ICE detainer has been issued.
Formal charges have been submitted to the Jasper County Prosecutor’s Office.
Further investigation into this incident continues.
Formal charges have been submitted to the Jasper County Prosecutor’s Office.
Further investigation into this incident continues.