On July 13, 2017, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to the 23500 Block of US Highway 59 in reference to an illegal dumping call. Deputies had learned that the suspect’s were illegally dumping large amounts of roofing material on a dirt road by a pond.
Upon Deputies arrival they detained Francisco Garcia, 27 years of age. The other suspect Sabas Garcia 32 years of age fled from Deputies. A warrant will be issued for Sabas Garcia’s arrest.
Deputies learned that the owner of the company was paying for the material to be disposed of properly and was unaware of them dumping the materials illegally.
Deputies believe 7-8 loads were dumped on location, with each load weighing 15,000-20,000 pounds. Francisco Garcia was transported to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Jail and charged with Illegal Dumping, State Jail Felony.