The Texas Department of Public Safety arrested a 37-year-old Donna man on Monday, accusing him of selling temporary vehicle tags forged by an undercover agent in February.
The investigation into the fake label began on February 2, when an anonymous source told DPS that the fraudulent label was sold from a residence in the 5900 neighborhood of Via Rojo, Edinburgh.
“The possible affidavit said: “The information further identified a small sign posted on the surrounding wooden fence, indicating that the services provided included the transfer of ownership, renewal and vehicle permit signed by Fallon Cervantes.
Prison and court records did not reflect any allegations related to Seravantis’ allegations concerning Ramirez.
After receiving information from an anonymous source, the DPS agents stated in the affidavit that they sent a text message to the contact number on the sign and received a reply stating that the price of each temporary label was $45.
Soon after the incident, the DPS agent working in a secret identity said that Cervantes called the agent and he asked her if she could obtain a temporary vehicle tag without providing the vehicle identification code or VIN. Possible affidavit.
The affidavit stated that from February 5 to 11, Cervantes and DPS agents coordinated the purchase of counterfeit labels.
The fee document states: “Cervantes agreed to produce such temporary labels at a price of fifty dollars ($50.00) per sheet.”
Authorities said that on February 12, several DPS agents arrived at Cervantes in the Wal-Mart Super Center parking lot at Edinburgh South Highway 281 2812.
The secret DPS agent said they were waiting for Cervantes in the parking lot and confirmed the information on the fraud label.
Post time: Oct-28-2020