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Edinburg man charged after climbing onto roof of home during police chase

Edinburg man charged after climbing onto roof of home during police chase
2 weeks 4 days 23 hours ago Thursday, July 03 2025 Jul 3, 2025 July 03, 2025 1:23 PM July 03, 2025 in News - Local

The man who climbed onto the roof of a home in Edinburg was arraigned on Thursday.

The suspect, identified as 33-year-old Justin Lee Garza, was charged with criminal mischief and criminal trespass.

His bond was set at $15,000. Garza requested a Personal Recognizance bond but was denied by the judge.

As previously reported, a spokesperson for the city of Edinburg said Garza was "possibly under the influence of drugs" when he climbed onto the roof of a home at the 900 block of Los Ebanos Court on June 9.

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He fled from Edinburg police after they received reports of a man "acting suspiciously" and swinging a walking stick like a sword.

Garza was on the roof for about five hours before he attempted to jump from the roof of the home. He was later placed in custody.

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