17 arrests across Galveston County result in immigration holds
Mar 27, 2026 · Galveston County, TX

A total of 17 arrests across multiple Galveston County communities resulted in immigration holds over a one-week period. The arrests were made in League City, Friendswood, Galveston, Hitchcock, Bacliff, Tiki Island, and Texas City, with charges including driving while intoxicated, assault, theft, drug possession, and evading arrest. Law enforcement agencies coordinated with federal immigration authorities when individuals booked into local jails were flagged for potential immigration enforcement action.
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