Tag: Joseph “Joe” Lopez

Police report in Commissioner’s charge released

By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com More details on the domestic violence charge filed against Place 5 Rio Hondo City Commissioner Joseph “Joe Lopez” have been revealed in a police report. According to a Rio Hondo Police Department report obtained by the San Benito News via a public records request, Lopez’ charges stem from …

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Prosecutor assigned to official’s DV case

By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com RIO HONDO – District Court Judge Ben Euresti has appointed Edmund Cyganiewicz of Brownsville to be attorney pro-tem in the Cameron County District Attorney’s domestic violence case against longtime Rio Hondo City Commissioner Joseph “Joe” Lopez. Cyganiewicz plans to begin work on his case by contacting the alleged …

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MUM’S THE WORD: RH officials decline comment on Commissioner’s charges

By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com RIO HONDO – City of Rio Hondo officials, police and legal counsel remain mum with regard to specific details on a July 7 incident involving former Cameron County District Attorney’s Office investigator and long-time Place 5 City Commissioner Joseph “Joe” Lopez, who faces domestic violence allegations. Specifically, Lopez …

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WEB EXCLUSIVE: Commissioner accused of domestic violence

NEWS Staff Report Cameron County District Attorney’s Office investigator and longtime Rio Hondo City Commissioner Joseph “Joe” Lopez has been accused of domestic violence. According to Rio Hondo police, Lopez was arrested for domestic violence on Monday. Lopez, who took office in May 2012 but has served two prior terms, is accused of using his …

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