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Deputy constable arrested in Los Fresnos
Posted: 02.02.2011 at 8:17 PM
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A Cameron County deputy constable found himself on the other side of the law after being arrested over the weekend.

Los Fresnos police arrested Pct. 6 Deputy Constable Frank Saldaña following a fight at AJ Sports Bar off Ocean Boulevard.

Saldaña was off-duty but tried to intervene and then become involved and ended up punching a security guard.

Cameron County Precinct 6 Constable Merced Burnias said Saldaña has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the case.

Saldaña faces an assault charge and has posted an $8,000 dollar bond today.  

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