Man Found Inside Business Vehicle Arrested on Multiple Felony Charges in Del Rio

DEL RIO, Texas — A man was arrested on multiple felony charges after being found inside a business vehicle without authorization early Monday morning.

On April 20, 2026, at approximately 5:10 a.m., officers with the Del Rio Police Department responded to the 100 block of East Gibbs Street following a report of suspicious circumstances at a local business.

Suspect Located Inside Vehicle

Upon arrival, officers were informed that a male subject had entered a business vehicle and was refusing to exit. Officers located the individual, identified as Jose Humberto Flores-Uribe, 41, seated behind the steering wheel and speaking incoherently.

Authorities reported that Flores-Uribe ignored multiple commands to exit the vehicle and was eventually removed by officers.

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Damage Reported to Vehicle

The owner of the vehicle reported that the suspect caused damage to the windshield during the incident.

Flores-Uribe was initially taken into custody on a charge of criminal mischief.

Drugs and Stolen Property Discovered

A search incident to arrest revealed a THC vape pen in Flores-Uribe’s possession.

During an inventory search of his backpack, officers discovered a wallet belonging to another individual and a baggie containing a crystal-like substance. The substance later tested positive for methamphetamine.

Officers also located three additional THC vape pens inside the backpack.

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Multiple Charges Filed

Flores-Uribe faces several charges, including criminal mischief ranging from $750 to $2,500, burglary of a vehicle with two or more prior convictions, possession of a controlled substance under Penalty Group 1 between 4 and 200 grams, possession of a controlled substance under Penalty Group 2 between 4 and 400 grams, and fraudulent use or possession of identifying information involving fewer than five items.

Transported for Processing

Flores-Uribe was transported to the Del Rio Police Department for processing and later transferred to the GEO Correctional Facility pending magistration.

The case remains under investigation.

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