A high-speed flight from law enforcement has led to a stint in federal prison for Pedro Galindo, 43, of Falfurrias, Texas. He was convicted of transporting illegal aliens, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.
On Sep. 3, 2021, Galindo was driving a black Chevrolet Impala Northbound on U.S. Highway 281 near San Manuel. While in transit, law enforcement observed a low-riding vehicle that appeared to contain more occupants than its seating capacity allowed.
When a registration check on the vehicle returned with no record on file, law enforcement attempted to pull the vehicle over for further inspection. However, Galindo failed to yield and drove north at an accelerated speed before eventually losing control. At that time, he allowed eight passengers to exit the vehicle. Authorities determined all passengers were illegally present in the United States.
After speeding through the Falfurrias checkpoint, Galindo continued to flee in his vehicle at nearly 148 miles per hour. A vehicle immobilization device brought the car to a halt where officers were able to arrest Galindo.
Galindo pleaded guilty Dec. 1, 2021. Today, U.S. District Judge Drew Tipton handed Galindo a sentence of 41 months in federal prison. The court noted he had prior convictions for burglary, robbery, and conspiracy to transport undocumented aliens.
Galindo will remain in custody pending transfer to a U.S. Bureau of Prisons facility to be determined in the near future. Customs and Border Protection conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney J. Parker Gochenour prosecuted the case.
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The defendant’s name is Pedro Galindo. The exact criminal charges are transporting illegal aliens. The city and state are Corpus Christi, Texas. The exact date was Sep. 3, 2021. The sentence or outcome is 41 months in federal prison. There are no dollar amounts in this case.
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Human Trafficking|Organized Crime|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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