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Agent indicted for hitting man with vehicle during Harlingen immigration operation
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Xavier Alvarez , MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News
· July 21, 2026
· 4 min read
A 41-year-old Border Patrol agent has been indicted for hitting a man in the country illegally with his vehicle during an immigration operation in Harlingen. Raymundo Ramos Jr. is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He was indicted by a Cameron County grand jury on June 10. Cour...
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Summary created by The McAllen Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed Original reporting Xavier Alvarez, MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News Original story Read at the source Source published Jul 21, 2026 Indexed here Jul 21, 2026 AI assistance Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text Prepublication human review No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples
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Key takeaway He was indicted by a Cameron County grand jury on June 10.
Why this matters in The McAllen
The indictment of Border Patrol agent Raymundo Ramos Jr. for hitting a man with his vehicle during an immigration operation in Harlingen raises concerns about the use of force by law enforcement in the Rio Grande Valley. The incident, which occurred on January 31, 2025, is a stark reminder of the complexities and potential risks involved in immigration enforcement operations. As the case moves forward, it will be important to watch how the Cameron County court system handles the indictment and whether the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Inspector General will take further action. The fact that video surveillance footage contradicted Ramos' account of the incident highlights the importance of objective evidence in such cases. The McAllen community, which is part of the same metropolitan area as Harlingen, will likely be following this case closely, given the significant presence of Border Patrol agents in the region and the potential implications for community relations and trust in law enforcement.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? A 41-year-old Border Patrol agent has been indicted for hitting a man in the country illegally with his vehicle during an immigration operation in Harlingen. Raymundo Ramos Jr. is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He was indicted by a Cameron County grand jury on June 10. Cour...
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