On December 30, 2024, a former state of Texas Correctional Officer previously assigned to the Webb County Jail in Texas, pleaded guilty to one count of deprivation of rights under color of law and one count of aggravated sexual abuse. Hector Humberto Rodriguez pleaded guilty in the Southern District of Texas. According to the factual statement in support of the guilty plea, from on or about January 11, 2022, through on or about January 19, 2022, Rodriguez engaged in a prohibited sexual relationship with two female inmates at the Webb County Jail. The investigation is being conducted by the OIG’s Houston Office and the FBI Laredo Office.
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