Former Pharr Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Escorting Drug Loads

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PHARR - Jaime Beas pleaded guilty to one of five counts in federal court Wednesday morning. The former Pharr patrolman has been in custody since FBI agents arrested him in July.

A five-count indictment accused the 33-year-old of escorting drug loads through Pharr. Investigators also accused Beas of selling weapons and bullet-proof vests to his uncle, a known member of the Zetas.

Sentencing is set for March.

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