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Cameron County detention officer accused of assaulting inmate
Summary by The Brownsville Editorial Desk Gabriela Gonzalez , as published by ValleyCentral
· July 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The Cameron County Sheriff's Office released information about the incident. From Harlingen, Texas: A detention officer faces charges after an incident involving an inmate.
From Harlingen, Texas: A detention officer faces charges after an incident involving an inmate. The officer, Angel De La Garza, was taken into custody on Thursday. Charges include assault causing bodily injury and official oppression.
The Cameron County Sheriff's Office released information about the incident. According to the release, the charges against De La Garza are classified. Further details about the incident and charges are available from the Cameron County Sheriff's Office.
The case involves an alleged assault at a jail facility.
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Category: safety Published: July 16, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral Reading time: 1 min
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