Lavaca County deputy detains MS-13 gang member

A Lavaca County sheriff’s deputy detained two Salvadorian nationals last Wednesday in Fayette County. One of these detainees is a documented MS-13 gang member and appears on a federal terrorism watchlist.

According to a statement posted by the sheriff’s office, the deputy conducted a traffic stop after witnessing a traffic violation. During the investigation, the deputy had reason to believe the dr…