David Valadaz, Conspiracy Resulting in Death, Texas 2020

Laredo Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy Resulting in Death

A 27-year-old Laredo resident has pleaded guilty to a conspiracy that resulted in the death of an undocumented alien, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.

On November 5, 2020, law enforcement attempted to pull over David Valadaz, but he fled. He then crashed into the fence of a local business before fleeing on foot.

Three undocumented aliens were in the vehicle, one of whom was in the trunk. The individual in the trunk of the vehicle was deceased when authorities found him. Another had suffered serious bodily injury requiring surgery to his elbow.

Sentencing has been scheduled for June 17 before U.S. District Judge Marina Garcia Marmolejo. At that time, Valadaz faces up to life in federal prison and a possible $250,000 maximum fine.

Valadaz has been and will remain in custody pending sentencing. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations conducted the investigation with the assistance of the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Assistant U.S. Attorneys Anthony Brown and April Ayers-Perez are prosecuting the case.

This case is the result of a joint investigation by ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations and the Texas Department of Public Safety. The charges against Valadaz are a result of a conspiracy that resulted in the death of an undocumented alien.

Valadaz faces the following charges:

Conspiracy

Sentencing Date: June 17

Crime Date: November 5, 2020

Defendant Name: David Valadaz

City and State: Laredo, Texas

Sentence: Up to life in federal prison and a possible $250,000 maximum fine

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