A former Starr County justice of the peace plans to plead guilty in connection with a drug trafficking investigation, court documents show.

Roel Valadez Jr. was among the 19 people arrested in a September 2021 drug raid in the cities of McAllen and Rio Grande City.

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The investigation into a South Texas-based criminal organization specializing in the trafficking of cocaine, marijuana and methamphetamine eventually indicted a total of 26 people.

Valadez was charged with one count of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and four counts of possession of a controlled substance with intention to sell, distribute or dispense.

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Court records show Valadez signed a Thursday notice of intent to plead guilty. 

Federal court records do not specify what charges Valadez intends to plead guilty too. As of Friday evening, a sentencing date has not been set.