Former Bexar County Deputy Constable Arrested for Triple Homicide and Femicide in Mexico
Authorities in Mexico apprehended Chad Eberle, a Texas reserve police officer, for allegedly killing three people during a dispute over his toddler son. The suspect was captured at a border crossing while attempting to re-enter the United States.
Key takeaways
- Chad Eberle was arrested at the Piedras Negras border crossing following a triple homicide in Saltillo, Mexico.
- The suspect, a former Bexar County deputy constable, reportedly killed three people during a dispute over his 3-year-old son.
- Mexican authorities have charged Eberle with femicide and homicide, while his son remains in the custody of a child welfare agency.
- The Santa Anna Police Department placed Eberle on unpaid administrative leave and notified the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
The Arrest at International Bridge II
Mexican authorities took 35-year-old Chad Eberle into custody on Tuesday at the International Bridge II in Piedras Negras, directly across from Eagle Pass, Texas. According to reporting from the Mexican publication La Razon, the arrest occurred as Eberle allegedly attempted to flee back to the United States with his 3-year-old son following a violent incident in Saltillo.
Details of the Saltillo Violence
The State Attorney General’s Office of Coahuila de Zaragoza reports that the violence originated from an argument regarding Eberle's lack of permission to take his son. The confrontation escalated into a triple homicide, resulting in the deaths of two women and one man. Additionally, the mother of the 3-year-old child sustained serious injuries during the attack. The suspect now faces charges of homicide and femicide, the latter being a specific criminal classification for gender-motivated killings under Mexican law.
Law Enforcement Career History
Records from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) indicate that Eberle has served in multiple agencies across the Bexar County region. He was a deputy constable for Bexar County Precinct 2 between 2019 and 2020. His professional history also includes positions with the Somerset Police Department and the Northside ISD Police Department.
Current Employment Status and Custody
At the time of his arrest, Eberle was a reserve officer with the Santa Anna Police Department. Chief Ryan Tucker confirmed he has placed Eberle on unpaid administrative leave pending the investigation and has notified TCOLE of the situation. Chief Tucker described the news as a shock and stated he is in contact with the Mexican consulate. Meanwhile, the suspect's 3-year-old son has been placed in the care of Coahuila’s child welfare agency.
Key Facts
- Suspect: Chad Eberle, age 35, a current reserve officer and former deputy constable.
- Location: The alleged crimes occurred in Saltillo, Mexico; the arrest took place in Piedras Negras.
- Casualties: Three people were killed and one woman was seriously injured.
- Legal Charges: Femicide and homicide charges filed by the State Attorney General’s Office of Coahuila de Zaragoza.
- Child Welfare: The suspect's 3-year-old son is currently in the custody of Mexican state authorities.
Source: KSAT
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