SAN ANTONIO — A member of south Texas law enforcement was arrested this week after he allegedly struck a pedestrian last month and fled the scene without stopping to help, Eagle Pass Police say.
Eduardo Romero Jr., 29, was taken into custody on a trio of felony warrants Friday. Maverick County Sheriff Tom Schmerber confirmed to KENS 5 that Romero is a Maverick County deputy, and his termination is now pending following the hit-and-run arrest.
Eagle Pass PD said the March 5 incident left a 38-year-old victim with “severe injuries;" he had to be transported to a San Antonio hospital for treatment.
Romero has been charged with two charges of tampering with evidence/fabricating evidence, as well as one charge of an accident involving personal injury or death. His bond has been set at $75,000.
