A 32-year-old Houston man has been charged with conspiracy to transport illegal immigrants, according to an announcement made by U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick. A Laredo grand jury returned an indictment on Tuesday against defendant Brodrick Keith Rhodes, who was originally charged by criminal complaint.
According to an LMT Online report, Rhodes is set to appear before a U.S. magistrate judge soon. Authorities stopped Rhodes after he approached the Free Border Patrol checkpoint in San Diego, Texas, in January as he drove a semi-truck and refrigerated trailer.
He claimed that he was hauling lettuce and produced a bill of lading, as stated under the complaint.However, the law enforcement allegedly noticed discrepancies, and Rhodes appeared to be nervous.