Foot Pursuit and Narcotics Seizure Lead to Arrest in Zavala County

ZAVALA COUNTY, Texas — What began as a routine traffic stop early Monday morning quickly escalated into a foot pursuit and narcotics arrest after a passenger attempted to flee from deputies.

According to authorities, Deputy A. Aguilar initiated a traffic stop in the 1700 block of North 7th Avenue after observing a traffic violation. During the stop, deputies conducted a safety sweep of the vehicle, where a passenger was found in possession of a digital scale and a white powdery substance.

The passenger was later identified as Jimmy Balboa Jr., 27 years of age.

Suspect Flees and Is Taken Into Custody

When Deputy Aguilar attempted to detain him, Balboa allegedly pushed the deputy in the chest and fled the scene on foot. Deputies initiated a pursuit, which ended after a short chase and the deployment of a department-issued Taser.

Balboa was taken into custody without further incident.

Narcotics and Evidence Recovered

Following his arrest, a search of Balboa revealed six individual baggies of suspected narcotics concealed in his clothing. The discovery further elevated the charges against him.

Active Warrants Confirmed

Authorities later confirmed that Balboa had active warrants at the time of the incident. These included an assault warrant issued by the Eagle Pass Police Department and a DWI-related failure to appear warrant out of Dimmit County.

Charges Filed

Balboa was transported to the Zavala County Jail, where he was booked on multiple charges. These include possession of a controlled substance under Penalty Group 1 or 1-B, assault on a peace officer, and evading arrest or detention.

Investigation Continues

Officials stated that law enforcement remains committed to addressing illegal narcotics activity and ensuring individuals with outstanding warrants are held accountable.

The case remains under investigation.

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