Staff
-Eagle Pass
Ex-Chief of Police Juan Antonio Castañeda, informed The News Gram that he has hired legal counsel to defend him in his case against the City of Eagle Pass. His attorney hails from San Antonio.
Castañeda was released from his position by City Manager Gloria Barrientos.
As he stated on the day after he was released, he has proceeded to prepare to face his ex-employers in a court of law as he disputes the justification behind his release.
He failed to give any more details as to how he will proceed after this.
Castañeda was a few months shy of completing his 20th year as Police Chief when he was given a letter of termination.
Moses Peña, Aldo Escamilla and Alejandro Guedea are presently in charge of the department.
The city has begun the process of seeking a replacement for Castañeda whose release comes at the same time the City of Eagle Pass is seeking a new City Manager and the Mayor finds himself in a race for another term in office.