Posted: 11/15/2007 6:17:58 PM EDT
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Linky Local Hispanic Activist Arrested in Irving Last Edited: Thursday, 15 Nov 2007, 8:08 PM CST Created: Thursday, 15 Nov 2007, 8:08 PM CST Carlos Quintanilla SideBar Related Items Stories Hispanic Activists Call for Shutdown in Irving IRVING -- Carlos Quintanilla, a local activist best known for leading immigration rallies, was arrested in Irving Thursday on a number of traffic-based charges. Thursday evening he was still in Irving jail in lieu of $3,000 bail. Quintanilla had seven outstanding warrants from Farmers Branch, the city of Dallas, and Dallas County. He also was charged with driving with an invalid license. According to a press release, Irving police learned of Quintanilla's outstanding warrants after he applied for a parade permit for Thursday's Accion America rally. Police found the following accusations during a background check: * Dallas Sheriff Office Warrant - Criminal Trespass * Farmers Branch Warrant - Expired Registration * Farmers Branch Warrant - Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility * Farmers Branch Warrant - Speeding * Dallas Police Department Warrant - No Seat Belt * Dallas Police Department Warrant - No Drivers License * Dallas Police Department Warrant - City Ordinance Violation Stay with FOX 4 for further developments on this story. |
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