K-9 OFFICER KOLT STRIKES AGAIN ON I-10

  

A San Antonio man was arrested Wednesday and charged with money laundering.

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports that Wednesday afternoon at 1:30, Interdiction Investigator David Smith conducted a traffic stop on I-10 on a Hyundai SUV for a traffic infraction.

During contact with the driver, no identification was provided and several criminal indicators were given.  Investigator Smith asked for assistance by the K9 unit, Sgt. Randy Thumann and K9 Kolt.  Deputy Herman Olvera also assisted on the scene. During the investigation, K9 Kolt alerted on the vehicle and a probable cause search was conducted.

During the search, bundled bulk US currency was located under the driver seat, which totaled $24,725.  Located behind the radio cluster in the dash, was drug paraphernalia a cell phone.  Also located in the car was a ledger with names and dollar amounts that are consistent with human smuggling and money laundering incidents.

The driver was later transported to the Dan R. Beck Justice Center, where he was positively identified as Daniel Mendoza-Munguia, 36 of San Antonio.  Medonza-Megunia also had two active warrants for his arrest for: an accident involving damage to a vehicle and unlawful carrying of a weapon.  Both warrants were confirmed valid out of Bexar County.  He was also charged for Money Laundering between $2,500 and $30,000.