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Mission man accused of posing as vet, injecting dog for $150
Summary by The Brownsville Editorial Desk Alejandra Yañez , as published by ValleyCentral
· June 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Ricardo Arispe Chavez, also known as "Rick the Vet", was taken into custody nearly six years after the initial accusations were made.
A man from Mission has been arrested and charged with violating veterinary regulations. Ricardo Arispe Chavez, also known as "Rick the Vet", was taken into custody nearly six years after the initial accusations were made. The accusations against Chavez date back to the COVID-19 pandemic.
He is facing a Class A misdemeanor charge, according to records from Hidalgo County. Further details about the case against Chavez are available from local news sources, including the circumstances surrounding his arrest and the events that led to the charges being filed.
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Category: safety Published: June 18, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral Reading time: 1 min
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