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Webb County Sheriff Martin Cuellar and Assistant Chief Alejandro Gutierrez have been indicted on federal fraud charges related to the misuse of Sheriff's Office funds during the COVID-19 pandemic. The charges include conspiracy and misappro...
A federal grand jury indicted Martin Cuellar Jr., 67, and Alejandro Gutierrez, 47, alleging they conspired to misappropriate Webb County Sheriff’s Office funds between 2020 and 2022. They allegedly established Disinfect Pro Master in April 2020, securing contracts with local businesses, including a significant deal with United ISD. The indictment claims that sheriff's office employees handled the company’s operations, utilizing county resources during and outside of work hours.
Ricardo Rodriguez, a former assistant chief, has already pleaded guilty and awaits sentencing. Cuellar has pleaded not guilty and maintains his innocence. The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General conducted the investigation as part of the Laredo Border Corruption Task Force. The case has drawn additional attention due to Martin Cuellar being the brother of U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, who was recently pardoned on separate federal corruption charges.
They are charged with conspiracy and misappropriation of Webb County Sheriff’s Office funds for personal gain through a for-profit disinfecting business during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Disinfect Pro Master is a for-profit disinfecting business allegedly run by Cuellar, Gutierrez, and Rodriguez, utilizing sheriff’s office staff and resources.
Cuellar and Gutierrez each face up to 10 years in federal prison and a maximum fine of $250,000 for conspiracy and theft of federal funds. Cuellar faces an additional 10 years for money laundering.
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