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San Benito wanted man arrested over the weekend, Cameron Co. Sheriff says
Summary by The Brownsville Editorial Desk Mia Morales , as published by ValleyCentral
· June 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Cameron County Sheriff's Office had previously issued a wanted alert for Escovar.
A San Benito man was taken into custody over the weekend. The arrest was made on Saturday afternoon and occurred without incident. The man, Jesus Estaban Escovar, was wanted on charges related to child sex crimes.
The Cameron County Sheriff's Office had previously issued a wanted alert for Escovar. This alert was sent out on Friday, prior to the arrest. The charges against Escovar include aggravated sexual assault.
Further details on the arrest and charges against Escovar are available from the Cameron County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff, Manuel Trevino, provided an update on the arrest, but additional information has not been released.
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Category: safety Published: June 14, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral Reading time: 1 min
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