Story Created:
Dec 18, 2010
Story Updated:
Dec 20, 2010
A Border Patrol agent is arrested this morning after officials say he crashed into a Laredo Police unit while under the influence. This is 31 year-old Richard Eric Rosales. His mug shot was taken after the crash near Del Mar and Rocio Road, in North Laredo. Police say the 31 year old agent was off-duty. However, reports add that after police checked him, they found his alcohol level to be .15, nearly twice the legal limit, which is .08. Rosales was arrested and taken to Webb County Jail.
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Dr Dolittle said on Wednesday, Jun 13 at 11:02 AM
Truly, this couldn't have happened to a nicer guy. (Can you sense my sarcasm?) What is up with these guys getting in hot water over silly stuff? I just read about another guy getting sacked up for going on a shooting frenzy. Definitely an embarrassment for Barry's administration.
93591685What goes around comes around CONTD' lol said on Thursday, Mar 24 at 3:52 AM
It's ok man, you lost ur vieja and you're bitter! But then I'm sure you deserved it!! Loser, get over it!! Your "thing" wasn't cutting it for her so she moved up!!! **LOL jajaja yea so she went for the 5'1'' monkey faced, darker than midnight chaparro jaja who cant handle his drinking and was too drunk to even try and badge his way out. Ive seen this mutt try so hard at a certain bar only to get sent away with his tail between his legsNah,Richy asslicker,(though you dont say,i bet your a girl, a BADGEBUNNY lol, i can tell by your chola typing)not about a biznatch like you,your type is a dime a dozen.Its about when other agents have gone down,this is one of the 1st dudes to talk smack about them particularly someone that took HIS piece lol. I never denied him being a worker, maybe not the best work ethic but he did work, however portraying the high and mighty on/off duty will eventually turn into low/weak. Oh i will check on what kind of punishment he gets. Love= Lima 666
63314717better things to do said on Sunday, Jan 2 at 10:28 AM
Don't any of you have better thing to do than to armchair quarterback people from your chair?
58192627Laridiots!!! said on Friday, Dec 31 at 3:05 AM
He was born and raced here in Laredo and you all hate on him. Probably one of the few people from Laredo, that I personally know with a real job and solid goals.Excellent leadership skills and a true friend, probably why your GF left you for him idiot. Supporting you Bro keep your head up.
58124211"What goes around come around" MORON!! said on Wednesday, Dec 29 at 3:38 PM
It's ok man, you lost ur vieja and you're bitter! But then I'm sure you deserved it!! Loser, get over it!! Your "thing" wasn't cutting it for her so she moved up!!!
58050178Lay off law enforcement you idiots!! said on Wednesday, Dec 29 at 3:36 PM
This past weekend over 10 citizens were also arrested for DUI and thankfully it came out on the news too that way you jerks who seem to love the press this got because he is a BP can see that it can happen to ANYONE!!! Just because law enforcement employees have it better than most of you all, as far as tha pay, retirement and a future, I can relate why you would all hate!! Keep hating, it just means you have nothing better to do with your pathetic lives.
58050047The back up said on Wednesday, Dec 29 at 11:17 AM
What comes around, your're an idiot. You need to get over it. Rich te la gano. He ain't getting fired over a misdemenor. You are going to see him soon back in uniform. Rich is an excelent agent, son,and friend. And you are still going the same guy q le tumbaron la vieja. Damm it hurts.
58034602NO EXCUSES said on Tuesday, Dec 28 at 5:54 PM
Funny how every person that knows this person is commenting on how much of a nice guy he is... Bottom line is he broke the law (and a car) and should pay the price. Forgiveness is a funny thing. What would your comments be if it was not someone you knew. Or even if you did know him, what if he was not such an nice guy? What would your comments about this type of event be? People commit many crimes in this world some intentional some not, but they pay a price. I must agree with people when they say that as an agent he SHOULD be held to a highter standard. Frakly now a days anybody can be a BP agent as long as they haven't been caught doing anything else in the past. I remember when it was pretigious to be in an agent of any kind. Now it seems as though anybody can apply as long as you haven't been caught yet... Not saying they are all that way, but the standards sure have dropped...
58003254AGENT.... said on Tuesday, Dec 28 at 2:44 PM
typo* FIREFIGHTERS
57994809Agent.....7463 said on Tuesday, Dec 28 at 2:41 PM
COPS, BORDER PATROl, FIREFIGTHERS.. Have you all not seen the news lately.. these branches in the past 12 months have brought more shame to Laredo, then most criminals.. heard of sex scandals with kids, car crashes, Breaking and Entering..so much needs to be done to our city.. And for those who say Just because some people make errors in judgement does not make them bad people" Then what does make them bad.. Had I ran over your son/daughter while drunk would you not hold that against me.. cause people make mistakes.. no matter how good my family can tell you I am or how much money I give the charities it does not make a difference.
57994673Realistically speaking...you're a moron said on Tuesday, Dec 28 at 12:50 PM
"Realistically spreaking" shut your mouth and quit making it about BP agents, this is about this one person who made a poor judgment, everywhere you go you are gonna see police, judges, attorneys, DPS, sherriffs etc. doing something you may not agree with but it's not your position to do or say anything about it!!!!! So what is these people like to have fun too, aren't they human just like us all? Leave BP out of your comments because not ALL of them are the same and if they're off duty what they do is none of ANYBODY'S business, now if they were at a checkpoint ON DUTY partying while drugs were passing by or illegals were being flagged to pass THEN I WOULD COMPLAIN TOO, but that was hardly the issue so BACK OFF!!!
57988811Realisticllyspeaking said on Monday, Dec 27 at 6:49 PM
Go to Rumor's any weekend and you will see many local Bp Agents inhebriated.
57956078O said on Monday, Dec 27 at 1:30 AM
OK...BLAH BLAH BLAH....LETS SAY HE DIDN'T GET ARRESTED BUT THE NEXT DAY HE GOES TO WORK AND HE IS INVOLVED IN A CHASE, FLIPS HIS TAHOE BUT KILLS 3 OTHER AGENTS INSIDE WITH HIM. THEY CHECK HIS B/A LEVEL AND HE IS OVER THE LIMIT..THOSE 3 AGENTS HAVE KIDS,MOTHERS,WIVES,AND MAYBE EVEN RELATED TO YOU....DO YOU STILL FEEL SORRY FOR HIM....THAT IS WHY THEY NEED TO BE MADE AWARE AND HELD ACCOUNTABLE I DON'T CARE WHO RICHY IS, I CARE THAT HE DOES HIS JOB TO THE BEST OF HIS ABILITY WITHOUT BEING INEBRIATED OR HIGH BECAUSE OUT THERE THEY ONLY HAVE EACH OTHER....AND AT ONE POINT THAT NIGHT HE SHOULD HAVE USED BETTER JUDGMENT TO CALL IT A NIGHT...THEN MAYBE HE WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN RIDICULED IN PUBLIC.....NOW HE HAS TO PAY THE PIPER....
57924936Lareto said on Friday, Dec 24 at 8:59 PM
Who is "what goes around comes around"?? What he do, run over your dog? Steal your girlfriend? Just curious!
57870429laredo sux said on Friday, Dec 24 at 7:10 PM
WOW i cant belive this made bigger news than the jail break in nuevo laredo.
57868653Reality said on Friday, Dec 24 at 1:33 PM
This is not the 1st time a law enforcement officer has been arrested for DUI and won't be the last. Unfortunately for this individual like other Border Patrol agents he will lose his job. With a felony conviction he will not be able to carry a weapon or work in the federal law enforcement field. 3 Border Patrol agents have been murdered within the past 3 yrs with very little media attention, the latest was Brian Terry. The hours and conditions they work under, alone in the desert searching for smugglers gangs and armed criminals are stresses very few people will ever know. Before judging maybe some folks should experience the life of a Border Patrol Agent. Maybe a little more public support would help relieve some of the stress these guys and gals are under.
57861184Soldier said on Friday, Dec 24 at 3:39 AM
This man like everyone else deserves a second chance to keep working as wat he is and does good! He is an outstanding leader n friend! And i can assure u he had a reason for bein out n drinking! He is not the type to go off and drown in alcohol. He jeprodized his safety n other ppls lives but i know he must already made a vow to never drink again! He will be in our prayers like we american soldiers are in his! This man is not the bad drunk man they make him seem! He has and will always be a leader and friend
57847291Friend said on Friday, Dec 24 at 1:54 AM
Why so quick to judge when u all dont know this man?? Typical laredo attitude! Well i along w so many ppl know him n stand behind him 100% yes he made a mistake but so do all of us! The thing is not everyone gets caught! This agent is one of the best agents there is! There are alot of agents who like him, drink and wat is so wrong with that??? Dont we all??? The last i remember i was out and. about 300 laredoans were at da same place as i drinking too! Just because he has a batch dosent make him any different! He is a human being like all others! And to that guy who with so much hate posted that he was happy to see him in this situation; obviously u dont know mr rosalez well enough! Mr. Rosalez would never ever flash his batch at anyone! So get ur facts straight then ; and i quote like u said "" spill the garbage that comes out of your mouth""!!! O and its " AGENT ROSALEZ to you NOT Richy!! Our agent is still our hero! That protects our country!! ,
57846016BP said on Thursday, Dec 23 at 11:25 PM
As a Border Patrol Agents we are held to higher standards. We all make mistakes and thankfully no one got hurt (including the police officer). No matter what the deal is, we as Agents know what is right and what is wrong and we also know what the consequences will be. None of us should be surprised how this guy's name is being dragged through the mud. We all appreciate the people who have come on here and defended the Agent, but the whole situation is very disappointing. REMEMBER YOU ARE NOT ONLY REPRESENTING YOURSELF, BUT A WHOLE AGENCY...DON'T MESS IT UP! Thank you to the PD officer for doing your job, I mean there was no way of you helping him out...he crashed into you.
57842833ElraydelH-town said on Thursday, Dec 23 at 2:22 PM
I say treat this guy like every other illegal that gets arrested for DUI. Let him go. This country doesn't care if people get arrested for DUI most of the time they may get probation or have to take alcohol abuse classes that is it. Most cops are alcoholics the job is extreamly stressful. Hey what about the bar that let him drive away drunk. Where are the police to cite them.
57823642A.J said on Wednesday, Dec 22 at 11:06 PM
What kind of things have anyone out there done on there job but never got caught, he was off. Plenty of people out there know the same thing would have happen to them.Best thing to do is to pray for him.
57794748Anonymous said on Wednesday, Dec 22 at 10:47 PM
If we all were caught by things we have done, we would have been without a job, unless everyone out there is poifect like the bowery boys would say.
57794197Anonymous said on Wednesday, Dec 22 at 10:43 PM
pick your choice, "some people that should be, aren't,& some that shouldn't be are) Everyone has good in them especially to a mom, like mom said of her son when he pass by with the army unit, everyone is out of siep except my danny.
57794041WTF said on Wednesday, Dec 22 at 9:02 PM
Nobody is saying he is a BAD person, he made some bad decisions. Decisions which should not be made by a 7 plus year veteran; someone who makes makes more than 70k a year, or someone who wears a badge/gun and is in the public eye. He subdued to alcohol, he is weak, maybe one day he'll subdue to the other side. You dont know. Some drug dealers are NICE GUYS, they take care of their towns, people, etc maybe they should get a break too. Not everyone will understand my satire, but SOME will. This like everyhting else will blow over.
57791188???? said on Wednesday, Dec 22 at 8:20 PM
Its normal to hear people dislike Border Patrol Agents and everyone knows why so many people dislike them...oh well these comments just make Border Patrol Agents more important...and how i said richard its just pple hating
57789779what comes around goes around said on Wednesday, Dec 22 at 3:49 PM
Hello RICHY,feels weird being on the other side huh?Not so high and mighty anymore huh? And yours is worse(criminal)I hate feeling like this, but since so many people bombarded me with checking this out,I LOVE IT!Remember when you said you"were the man",you sure are SIR.Just glad that cop didn't let you "flashing him your badge" fail his work ethic this time.(u GUYS THINK IT'S HIS 1st TIME?lol)Maybe this will teach you to CHECK THE GARBAGE THAT COMES OUT YOUR MOUTH,before you actually say it and make you humble.Yea your friends see you as a nice guy,of course, they are your friends,and im not saying your a BAD GUY,you do fool some people though, JOYYYYY THIS IS THE BEST XMAS EVER!! SANTAAAA CAME EARLY!!BTW PEOPLE, he wont get fired, he's well liked (his nose is extremely brown and he has delusions of grandeur),also this will pass when the nxt IDIOT screws up.C U AT UR CKPOINT il drp off 6pak;)
57777688My Opinion said on Wednesday, Dec 22 at 11:09 AM
What an Idiot? He will go from border patrol to security guard. Let’s keep standards high for law enforcement personnel - fire this guy and use him as an example of what type officer will not be tolerated. Yes we all drink but driving and destroying property is very criminal. I agree that public officials MUST be held to a higher standard. Yes they are human but they still have to consider their actions before acting. Public officials are under constant scrutiny and have to exceed the level of behavior of the "average" citizen...that is why you take an oath of office; You swear that you will perform your duties and be an example to others. This means all the time, not just while in uniform. This guy clearly doesn't have the proper temperament for this job.
57761901concerned said on Wednesday, Dec 22 at 8:19 AM
Maybe he should hold a press conference and apologize for his actions and for tarnishing the good name of his employer. Local media did not get him drunk.
57751961cctexas gal said on Wednesday, Dec 22 at 2:03 AM
omg! i do not understand why all of you people really care about this agent? you all keep complaining about him being drunk and what they should do to him.i dont recall you all complaining when he is keeping all of the illegals out of the country or off your property,when hes stopping all the drugs from entering this country.whatever happens to him happens why should it matter to you?
57745507johnson said on Wednesday, Dec 22 at 12:19 AM
The fact that he's an off-duty border patrol should be irrelevant,since he wasn't driveing a public vehicle.Yet he still broke the law reguardless of what kind of person he is.My concern is where were his so called "freinds" who let him drive drunk? Seems that they failed a very good freind that has apparently done so much for them.
57743017Lop said on Tuesday, Dec 21 at 9:18 PM
This guy made a mistake. Yes he did. But I know for a fact that this individual donates a great portion of his time and money to charities in the community. Just because some people make errors in judgement does not make them bad people. Laredo media loves to report stories like this because it has people talking about it. Why don't they report stories on how much money is contributed to charities by these federal employees? Or how many lives have been saved by agents? Why? Because people only want to hear the negative news stories.
57736987Jun said on Tuesday, Dec 21 at 4:14 PM
Bla bla bla, people the reality is that everyone does mistakes, he will pay for sure but he will still keep his uniform and protect all those wishing he gets fired regardless your comments and bad wishes. I'm sure all saying he should pay had done something illegal too, reality check please. He isnt a bad person and he performs his duties with pride.
57723166SDM said on Tuesday, Dec 21 at 1:00 PM
Ok, so he's an off duty BP Agent and a good friend to some. That doesn't give him the right to drive drunk and cause accidents. He should be treated and punished like any normal citizen. He broke the law and now he has to pay for his mistake...period. I believe government employees get paid with our taxed dollars so we every right to voice our opinions when we see our money going to waste. I'm sure he goes thru orientation before starting his job so he knew the consequences of driving under the influence. Excuse me...anyone in their right mind knows that!
57710927concerned said on Tuesday, Dec 21 at 11:14 AM
He was off duty and was drunk. Maybe he will learn his lesson once he gives his and his families paycheck to a local attorney to bail him out. After that, if he still has gainful employment he will appreciate that in hard economic times he will respect his employment and become a better citizen.
57703827Beauty said on Tuesday, Dec 21 at 10:02 AM
These men should be taken care of our borders not to allow more undocumented people to come and live here. I am extremely happy that the "Dream Act" did not pass. I hope it never passes, and for this man we all make mistakes, of course he should set the example but he will learn.
57698702rosa rodriguez said on Tuesday, Dec 21 at 12:43 AM
if he was of duty he didnt do any thing wrong. period.
57684957Realistic laredoan said on Monday, Dec 20 at 11:24 AM
Why do you all over react over something that dont concern you or your family. If this agent get fired, so be it his fault. If not; too bad go for him. I would hate for him to lose his job or over a mistake. One thing i can assure you he won't drink anymore if keeps his job.
57649191concerned said on Monday, Dec 20 at 10:53 AM
Sounds like his friends let him down. Twice the legal limit of intoxication is not normal. Children make mistakes and learn from it. Adults make mistakes and pay for it. He is lucky a police officer was in his way and did not go on to do any harm to our citizens. He deserves to set as a example.
57647323Anonymous said on Monday, Dec 20 at 10:51 AM
Don't get yourself all bent out of shape and confused! The news only posts bad things happen! What profession are you in? Because I'm sure I can find the same or worse crimes committed by your co-workers! To bad the news doesn't post all current events, including officers killed in action, rescues, drug reduction, charity....some of us spent years fighting overseas being the worlds 911 force now here in the US doing the same! Keeps your kids indoors, don't have em join the military, Law Enforcement, or even go to college and they will end up like you giving judgement on something you know nothing about. I don't feel sorry for either of the two incidents that happened this weekend but stuff happens, good explanation or not. They will both will pay the price, time, and embarrassment!
57647254Luis said on Monday, Dec 20 at 9:15 AM
As a father of three, I'm Glad he was arrested, I hope he loses his job and gets the maximum penalty. Taking the oath as law enforcer is not just in uniform. As for what if's, that is what enforces our laws, He was taken off the streets befor a what if happned down the road where I was with my three little ones. I dont think he should be left alone, his picture needs to be on billboards with DUI stamped across it.
57642044Laredo Girl said on Monday, Dec 20 at 3:15 AM
People we are all humans and make mistakes! This agent will suffer his consequnces but he will learn from it! so leave him alone and worry about the mistakes you've done cause we all commit them at one point or another!
57634158Anonymous said on Monday, Dec 20 at 1:15 AM
Dalia, the excuse of "think of the children" has been used far too often in this country to justify almost anything. From banned cribs (cribs, mind you, that were used by my grandmother and my parents) to warning lables on superman costumes noting that you will NOT fly like superman. "The children" line has also been used to take away freedom of speech, in the case of the white supremist making a KKK snowman, or a man cussing when his kaiak flipped over and was placed in jail, for using the F word.
57632211Dalia said on Sunday, Dec 19 at 11:54 PM
Dear anonymous I assume you don't have any children. If you ever do have kids,I hope you never come across a drunk driver. Even if he is the type to give you the shirt off his back to cover your injured child Glad to know of your concern for all the needy kids in the world. I'm sure you have your hands full providing for many of them.
57629382I hate "what if" said on Sunday, Dec 19 at 6:44 PM
Well since he didn't injure anyone, or hit a car with kids I guess we'll never know so lay off the "what if's" concerned citizen....live your sorry life and don't worry about him, you don't know him or the great things he's done in his life, yes he made poor choices but as a friend of his I know this isn't gonna be his whole life so don't make it about yours, Thank you!!
57615703actually knows him said on Sunday, Dec 19 at 6:08 PM
he is a very good person that would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. every one has a lapse in judgement and his is probably going to cost him his job and affect his and his families future as well. every one has had too much to drink at one time or another.. especially in laredo.. just cause hes a government employee doesnt change that..
57614446knows him said on Sunday, Dec 19 at 6:05 PM
i actually know this person. and he is a good person that would give you the shirt of his back if you needed it. every one has lapses in judgement, just because you are a government employee doesnt change that. his behavior is certainly inappropriate. im sure every one posting has had too much too drink at one time or another, especially in laredo.
57614326Anonymous said on Sunday, Dec 19 at 2:25 PM
Always about the children, I'm tired of everyone using that as an example.. Think of the children! Well there are children in Africa you can help, and also in China.
57606897Wake Up said on Sunday, Dec 19 at 9:56 AM
Actually concerned citizen Border Patrol takes DUI's very seriously and this guy just kissed his job goodbye, and for what, a couple of drinks? Anyone who is drinking needs to either have a DD or call a cab, federal agent or not.
57596173Concerned Citizen said on Sunday, Dec 19 at 8:10 AM
Here we go again. Another "federal agent" setting a great example. I guess as long as they aren't made examples of, they will continue to break the law. I wonder how much longer do we have to deal with Representatives from the government like him? Whatever happened to their standards, that they are supposed to uphold and live up to? I guess when you have poor leadership to enforce the rules, people will continue to break the law. More than likely this guy will get a slap on the wrist and will be allowed to remain in uniform. Is this what they teach them at the academy? What if he had hit a vehicle with little ones onboard? How much longer do our citizens have to deal with this kind of behavior?
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