Laredo Police Arrest Man After Barricade Crash
A 41-year-old driver was taken into custody on a charge of driving while intoxicated after crashing into city barricades.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Drug Crime
Police in Laredo arrested 41-year-old Emilo Candelario Solis Jr. after he allegedly drove a black Mercedes through barricades on Constantinople. The driver fled the scene on Wednesday evening but was tracked to a residence in the 2500 block of Salinas.
Why it matters
The collision forced police to implement street closures near the local DoubleTree, impacting traffic flow in the immediate area. Law enforcement utilized evidence left at the scene to identify the vehicle and locate the suspect.
Emilo Candelario Solis Jr., 41, faces a charge of driving while intoxicated following his arrest at a home in the 2500 block of Salinas. Street closures around the DoubleTree remain in effect while the investigation continues.
The players
Emilo Candelario Solis Jr.
He is a 41-year-old resident who was taken into custody by local police on a driving while intoxicated charge.
The details
After the black Mercedes maneuvered over the steel barricades on Constantinople and fled at approximately 7 p.m., investigators recovered license plates at the scene. These plates led officers directly to the suspect's home on Salinas where they executed the arrest.
Timeline
The crash occurred at approximately 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
Street closures near the DoubleTree remained in place on October 15, 2026.
Legal Context
This incident follows established safety protocols similar to the 2024 Texas Department of Transportation highway work zone safety protocols designed to protect road barriers. The enforcement of these rules reflects a consistent effort to prosecute drivers who compromise city barricades.
Residents and commuters should expect ongoing traffic delays in the vicinity of the DoubleTree while street closures remain in place. Authorities advise motorists to plan alternate routes until the scene is fully cleared by local law enforcement.
The takeaway
Drivers are reminded that fleeing the scene of a traffic accident does not prevent police from utilizing physical evidence like license plates to make an arrest. Following all traffic barricades is essential to ensuring safety for both workers and the public.
Further reading
For more information on local enforcement, see the Drug Crime section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Kgns.
