Galveston County law enforcement continues sending resources to the border
The number of encounters along our southern border has been increasing over the last three months. These increases come after Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported a record 1.7 million encounters along our southern border during the fiscal year 2021. Political division on this issue has prevented Congress from enacting long-term immigration reform.
Galveston police officer arrested, charged with assault causing bodily injury
The Galveston Sheriffโs Office said Captain Pedro Alcocer was involved in an off-duty disturbance regarding possible criminal conduct. GALVESTON, Texas โ An investigation is underway after a Galveston police officer was charged with assault causing bodily injury family violence. According to the Galveston County Sheriffโs Office, Galveston police Capt. โAnytime you have to investigate another officer there are hurdles, challenges in play but weโre going to do whatโs right,โ said Galveston County Sheriff Henry Trochesset. Alcocer was placed on administrative leave without pay while the Galveston County Sheriffโs Office is investigating the cases.