Traffic Stop on IH-10 in Waller County Leads to Human Smuggling Arrests; Two Suspects in Custody

Traffic Stop on IH-10 in Waller County Leads to Human Smuggling Arrests; Two Suspects in Custody
Jospeh Ali Guevara and Maximino Moralez

In the early hours of Wednesday, December 20, 2023, a Waller County Sheriff’s Office K9 Deputy conducted a traffic stop on IH-10 at Woods Road. The stop led to the arrest of two individuals, Joseph Ali Guevara and Maximino Moralez, who are now facing charges of possession of a controlled substance and human smuggling.

The Waller County Sheriff’s Office expresses gratitude to the Hempstead Police Department and the Brookshire Police Department for their collaboration and assistance in apprehending the suspects.