In an incident that sounds like it’s ripped straight from a B-rated action movie, a Texas National Guardsman, deployed to help manage the Lone Star State’s border crisis, decided to play both sides of the fence—quite literally. The drama unfolded this past Sunday when Savion Johnson, a 26-year-old soldier, tried his hand at smuggling an illegal migrant past a highway checkpoint and ended up leading law enforcement on a chase that could only be described as ill-conceived at best. The escapade came to a screeching halt, quite literally, thanks to a well-placed spike strip.
Now, you might be thinking, “What was going through this guy’s head?” Well, according to body cam footage released, Johnson himself summed it up perfectly: “I’m so stupid.” And, folks, I can’t help but agree. In a moment that could be mistaken for a scene out of a slapstick comedy, the arresting officer chimed in with a zinger worthy of a stand-up routine: “Yeah, you are f****** stupid.”
The incident, which unfolded along Highway 674, raised eyebrows when Johnson’s silver GMC SUV made a U-turn upon spotting a tactical Border Patrol operation. What ensued was a chase that ended with Johnson’s arrest and the migrant he was allegedly smuggling making a run for it into the underbrush. Talk about a day gone from bad to worse.
#BREAKING A Texas National Guard soldier deployed from McAllen to Eagle pass under Operation Lonestar was busted for attempting to smuggle an illegal immigrant in a government vehicle on Sunday.
Kinney County Sheriff Brad Coe says the soldier turned around when he approached a… pic.twitter.com/HrIIqXmNTq
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Governor Greg Abbott didn’t mince words, calling Johnson a “traitor” to law-abiding Americans. “If the allegations are true, the accused is a traitor and a criminal,” Abbott stated, emphasizing Texas’ zero-tolerance policy for such actions. According to Abbott, Johnson’s little stunt could land him a mandatory minimum sentence of at least 10 years. Harsh? Maybe. Deserved? Absolutely.
This incident underscores a larger issue—the record-breaking wave of illegal migrants crossing into the U.S., a burden shouldered most heavily by Texas. Some of these individuals claim they’re seeking asylum or permanent residence while Joe Biden’s policies, perceived as more favorable than the potential deportations under a Trump administration, remain in place.
As Texas waits on a federal appeals ruling regarding a new law allowing for the arrest of suspected illegal migrants, this episode serves as a stark reminder of the complexities surrounding border security. It’s not just about walls and laws; it’s about individuals making choices that can have far-reaching consequences. It’s high time for a serious conversation about border security, immigration reform, and the role of those tasked with upholding our laws.
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