Thread: Texas constable candidate arrested with $1 million in his car

Valley constable candidate arrested with $1 million in his car

By Lynn Brezosky
Updated 10:44 p.m., Wednesday, February 15, 2012

BROWNSVILLE — A Rio Grande Valley constable candidate remained jailed Wednesday on money laundering charges after state police stopped him for speeding and found $1 million in his vehicle.

Robert “Bobby” Maldonado, 46, was stopped Monday afternoon on U.S. Highway 59 in Victoria County.

He initially refused a search, but a police dog smelled contraband in his car, a 2011 Chrysler 200.

The cash was said to be wrapped in more than 100 bundles in suitcases, which police say is consistent with drug trafficking.

A judge set bond Tuesday at $250,000, but as of Wednesday he was still in custody. It was unclear whether he had an attorney.

According to Maldonado's campaign Web site, he is a Marine Corps “Desert Storm” veteran.

Texas Department of Public Safety records show he is also a former state trooper, though he was terminated for cause in 1995.

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Valley constable candidate arrested with $1 million in his car - San Antonio Express-News

It would make sense for the constable to be drug running with his easy access to law enforcement intel.

A large web of crime connected with the Mexican drug cartels runs deep and wide.

Originally Posted by HAPPY2BME

It would make sense for the constable to be drug running with his easy access to law enforcement intel.

A large web of crime connected with the Mexican drug cartels runs deep and wide.

He isn't a constable. He is a CANDIDATE for constable.
He hasn't been with law enforcement since 1995.

Texas Department of Public Safety records show he is also a former state trooper, though he was terminated for cause in 1995.

Originally Posted by JohnDoe2

He isn't a constable. He is a CANDIDATE for constable.
He hasn't been with law enforcement since 1995.

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His law enforcement connections remain to be seen.

DEA Agents Say Exotic Animals Removed from Constable Candidates Property

Posted: Feb 17, 2012 6:23 PM
Updated: Feb 17, 2012 6:59 PM

HIDALGO COUNTY - DEA agents confirm exotic animals you'd expect to see in a zoo were found on Hidalgo County constable candidate Robert Maldonado's property. Maldonado is under the DEA microscope.

DEA agents searching Maldonado's home say they found buffalo, at least one rattlesnake, an alligator, rhinoceros and a kangaroo.

Maldonado was arrested this week on money laundering charges. State troopers say they found more than $1 million hidden in a suitcase in a vehicle Maldonado was driving.

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