Brownsville mechanic arrested for unathorized use of patrol unit

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BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A 32-year-old was arrested on Wednesday for unauthorized use of a marked Port Isabel Police Department patrol unit, according to the Brownsville Police Department.

Following an investigation into the patrol unit being left for repairs at Nieto's Auto Shop, located at 2200 E. 14th St. in Brownsville, investigators discovered that Daniel Nieto had operated the patrol unit around the city.

(Daniel Nieto, Photo Courtesy of Brownsville Police Department)

Brownsville PD says the investigation also revealed Nieto would activate the patrol unit's overhead lights and sirens while hanging out with friends.

Nieto was arraigned and issued a $7,000 bond.

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