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Former Hidalgo County District clerk on the run since 2013 arrested in Mexico: Sheriff
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk Shirley Escobedo , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Details about the case are available from the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office, which announced the arrest.
A former district clerk is now in custody after evading authorities for nearly a decade. The individual, 49 years old, was located in a Mexican city. Details about the case are available from the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office, which announced the arrest.
The sheriff's office reported that the former clerk was found living in a specific location in Mexico. The arrest occurred on Tuesday, according to the sheriff's office, which made the announcement on Wednesday. Further information can be found through local news sources.
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Category: safety Published: June 24, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News Reading time: 1 min
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