Webb County Sheriff Martin Cuellar faces a removal petition in state district court following a federal fraud indictment. Former Laredo City Council member Alfonso “Poncho” Casso filed the petition citing the indictment and other misconduct allegations. The petition seeks suspension pending further proceedings, escalating the sheriff's legal and political challenges.
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Media Coverage · May 11, 2026
The Laredo Morning Times filed the Complaint that opens the case.
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Webb County Sheriff Martin Cuellar faces removal attempt following federal fraud indictment
Media Coverage · May 11, 2026
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Nearly six months after being indicted on federal fraud charges, Webb County Sheriff Martin Cuellar is now facing an attempt to remove him from office. Former Laredo City Council member Alfonso “Poncho” Casso filed the petition to remove Cuellar in Webb County district court last week, citing the federal indictment and other misconduct allegations. Casso’s filing, which was first reported by The Laredo Morning Times, asked the court to suspend the five-term South Texas sheriff from office pendin
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The Laredo Morning Times filed the Complaint that opens the case.
Nearly six months after being indicted on federal fraud charges, Webb County Sheriff Martin Cuellar is now facing an attempt to remove him from office. Former Laredo City Council member …
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