Trial Begins for the Death of San Benito Officer Milton Resendez
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
The trial against Rogelio Martínez Jr., accused in connection with the death of San Benito Police Lieutenant Milton Reséndez, is set to feature a video showing an initial traffic stop from October 17, 2023, the day Reséndez died. Martínez faces a capital murder charge and has pleaded not guilty to the events of that day. According to the report presented at the hearing, around 4 PM, a park officer stopped a red GMC truck for speeding at access number 5 on South Padre Island. During the stop, Martínez reportedly claimed the vehicle belonged to his cousin. The trial will also highlight that none of the occupants had a driver's license, and that two women and a minor were also in the truck. Testimony indicated that the officer asked Martínez to exit the vehicle, after which the front passenger moved to the driver's seat and fled, allowing Martínez to escape as well. It was noted during the hearing that the truck was reported stolen and reached speeds of up to 90 miles per hour during the chase. The traffic stop initiated a series of events that culminated in Lieutenant Reséndez's death hours later in San Benito. The trial is expected to last several days.
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