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Former Webb County sheriff's deputy sentenced to 20 years for sexual assault

Ignacio Rodriguez IV, a 29-year-old former Webb County sheriff's deputy, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for sexually assaulting a woman during a traffic stop on September 1, 2024. He pleaded guilty and was ordered to serve 240 months followed by five years of supervised release.

Where
Webb County (Laredo), Texas; Southern District of Texas
When
Oct. 6, 2026
Sources
Reported by 5 outlets

Counties: Webb

Taxes and money

None stated in sources.

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Who's involved

  • Ignacio Rodriguez IVFormer Webb County sheriff's deputy, age 29
  • U.S. District Judge Marina Garcia MarmolejoJudge who sentenced Rodriguez
  • U.S. Attorney Aaron ReitzU.S. Attorney, Southern District of Texas
  • FBIInvestigator in the case
  • Laredo Police DepartmentInvestigator in the case

The facts

  • Rodriguez pleaded guilty on April 23, 2026.2 5 Stated by 2 sources
  • On Sept. 1, 2024, Rodriguez pulled over a vehicle for traveling into oncoming traffic.2 5 Stated by 2 sources
  • Rodriguez turned off his body-worn camera during the traffic stop.2 5 Stated by 2 sources
  • A passenger recorded portions of the interaction on her cell phone.2 5 Stated by 2 sources
  • Rodriguez forced the victim to perform oral sex and groped her breast without consent.2 5 Stated by 2 sources
  • Judge Marmolejo ordered Rodriguez to serve 240 months in federal prison plus five years supervised release.2

Who said what

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  • U.S. Attorney Aaron Reitz When law enforcement commits sexual violence under color of law, harm reaches beyond one victim and erodes community trust.2 5
  • Court Rodriguez's conduct was brazen, calculated, and extremely cruel.2

How they headlined it

The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.

  • Southern District of Texas | Former sheriff’s deputy sentenced for sexually assaulting woman after traffic stop

    Department of Justice (.gov)

  • Ex-Deputy Handed 20-Year Prison Term for Sexually Assaulting Woman After Traffic Stop

    Texas Border Business

  • Former Texas deputy sentenced to 20 years for sexual assault during traffic stop

    KTSA

  • Border County Sheriff’s Deputy Sent to Prison for On-Duty Sexual Assault of Texas Woman

    Breitbart

  • Ex-Texas deputy gets 20 years for on-duty sexual assault at traffic stop

    Chron

Sources

Outlets: 1 right-leaning, 4 not rated Only right-leaning outlets reported this Who's covering Texas →

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  1. Southern District of Texas | Former sheriff’s deputy sentenced for sexually assaulting woman after traffic stop Department of Justice (.gov) Not rated, October 6, 2026
  2. Ex-Deputy Handed 20-Year Prison Term for Sexually Assaulting Woman After Traffic Stop Texas Border Business Not rated, October 6, 2026
  3. Former Texas deputy sentenced to 20 years for sexual assault during traffic stop KTSA Not rated, October 7, 2026
  4. Border County Sheriff’s Deputy Sent to Prison for On-Duty Sexual Assault of Texas Woman Breitbart Right, October 7, 2026
  5. Ex-Texas deputy gets 20 years for on-duty sexual assault at traffic stop Chron Not rated, October 7, 2026

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