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Mistrial declared in case against former Webb County deputy
By Alex Cano at KGNS — Top News
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Nearly two years after a deadly crash on Loop 20, the case against Peter Lozano III is moving forward, but with a major delay.Lozano is accused of killing 25-year-old Kassandra Lozano in February 2024.A jury was selected Monday, but the judge declared a mistrial after findin...
Key takeaway (KGNS) - Nearly two years after a deadly crash on Loop 20, the case against Peter Lozano III is moving forward, but with a major delay.
Why this matters in Laredo News
The mistrial in the case against Peter Lozano III means the family of Kassandra Lozano will have to wait longer for a resolution. This delay is particularly significant in a community where trust in law enforcement is already under scrutiny. The fact that Lozano was an off-duty sheriff's deputy at the time of the crash raises questions about accountability and the impact of the incident on public perception of the Webb County Sheriff's Office. As the case moves forward, the community will be watching closely to see how the justice system handles the prosecution of a former law enforcement officer. The restart of jury selection later this month will be a crucial step in this process, and the outcome will likely have implications for how similar cases are handled in the future. The community's attention will remain fixed on this case as it navigates the legal system.
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Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Top News ·
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What is this story about? LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Nearly two years after a deadly crash on Loop 20, the case against Peter Lozano III is moving forward, but with a major delay.Lozano is accused of killing 25-year-old Kassandra Lozano in February 2024.A jury was selected Monday, but the judge declared a mistrial after findin...
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