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Rio Hondo city administrator files lawsuit over false arrest
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Fernando Del Valle , as published by MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News
· June 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway He claims that his arrest by former Police Chief William Bilokury was without probable cause.
A lawsuit has been filed in federal court by Rio Hondo City Administrator Ben Medina. He claims that his arrest by former Police Chief William Bilokury was without probable cause. The lawsuit also mentions the role of a sergeant who allegedly provided false information in affidavits.
These affidavits were used to obtain search warrants for certain items, including a cellphone and city recording equipment. Further details about the lawsuit and the events surrounding Medina's arrest are available from the source. The case is currently part of the public record, with more information accessible to those interested in learning more about the allegations made by Medina.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 18, 2026 ·
Source: MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News ·
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