Deputy who staged drug bust sentenced to nearly 4 years in federal prison – “I just want to apologize to the United States and the State of Texas for my wrongdoing,” Cardenas said on Tuesday morning, when he appeared before a judge for sentencing.

Border Report McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A former sheriff’s deputy who staged a drug bust was sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison on Tuesday. Baldemar Cardenas, 39, of McAllen participated in a conspiracy to steal nearly 73 pounds of cocaine. “I just want to apologize to the United States and the State of […]