DPS Agents Arrest Two Illegal Immigrants, Including Deported Felon, in Hidalgo County
Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Special Agents working Operation Lone Star (OLS) arrested two illegal immigrants from Mexico, including a previously deported felon, in Hidalgo County on February 23, 2025.
At approximately 9:00 a.m., a DPS Special Agent conducting surveillance heard gunshots and witnessed Hugo Alberto Lopez Herrera, 47, with a handgun outside a residence on Minnesota Road in Mission.
As agents approached, Lopez Herrera attempted to flee into the residence and resisted arrest. Hugo Alberto Lopez Piedra, 21, intervened by grabbing a Special Agent, attempting to obstruct Lopez Herrera’s apprehension, and also resisted arrest.
Agents recovered a Ruger 9mm handgun and 46 spent bullet casings outside the residence.
Charges:
- Hugo Alberto Lopez Herrera: Deadly conduct, possession of a firearm by a felon, and resisting arrest.
- Hugo Alberto Lopez Piedra: Resisting arrest and interfering with public duties.
Lopez Herrera is a previously deported felon with a criminal history of illegal entry, drug possession and distribution, and money laundering. Lopez Piedra has a record of driving while intoxicated and drug possession and distribution. Both were booked into the Hidalgo County Jail and have immigration detainers placed by U.S. Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO).
