In 1999 sheriff martinez was promoted to the rank of sergeant of Narcotics Service in eagle, texas. Served in this capacity until his retirement, 2007; 2009 elected sheriff of val verde county. Of rank elected sheriff of elverde county and the sheriff of yuma county, arizona and Law Enforcement in yuma for over 30 years. Since service in the United States marine corps and electe mr. Leon wilmot is the sheriff of yuma county, arizona. Worked in Law Enforcement for the county of yuma for over 30 years since completing his service in the United States marine corps, and was elected to sheriff of yuma county in 2012. Continues to serve in this capacity. Final witness is the honorable eddie trevino, who is judge for Cameron County, texas. Hes served in Cameron County for 15 years. Hes a partner and founder of trevino and bodden law firm; was then elected as brownsvilles mayor from 2003 to 2007. And in november 2016 elected to Cameron County bench, where he currently serves. I want to thank a
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