Firefighters charged after blocking car and pulling guns on victims near Edinburg, sheriff office says
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Mark and Jessica Quintanilla, a firefighter and deputy chief from Edinburg, face aggravated assault charges after a confrontation near Edinburg. The incident occurred on April 26 when the couple allegedly blocked another vehicle and brandished firearms. According to the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office, Mark Quintanilla made an obscene gesture before stopping in front of the victims, who feared for their lives as Jessica threatened them while holding a gun. Both were arrested and released on a $5,000 bond. Jessica has been indefinitely suspended from her job, and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the sheriff's office.
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