Laredo, TX, October 6, 2026 — A former Webb County deputy, Ignacio Rodriguez IV, has received a 20-year federal prison sentence for the sexual assault of a woman. The assault occurred in September 2024, following a traffic stop conducted by Rodriguez in Laredo, Texas.

The sentencing took place in federal court in Laredo. Rodriguez IV was found guilty of the charges related to the incident. The victim was assaulted by Rodriguez after he initiated a traffic stop. Details regarding the specific circumstances of the traffic stop beyond its initiation by the deputy and the subsequent assault were not immediately available.

The conviction and subsequent sentencing mark the end of legal proceedings for the former deputy. The length of the sentence, 20 years, reflects the severity of the crime for which he was found responsible. Federal law enforcement agencies were involved in the investigation and prosecution of the case. The exact date of the sentencing within the current year was not specified. The summary provided does not include information regarding the specific federal charges filed beyond the sexual assault, nor does it detail any appeals process or the immediate aftermath of the sentencing for Rodriguez IV, such as facility assignment.


Story summarized from the original created by Ruby Villarreal on www.kgns.tv, see more information here.

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