A man wanted by federal authorities for transporting illegal aliens into the country was arrested in nearby DeKalb County.

The federal fugitive was wanted in Corpus Christi, Texas for transporting illegal aliens and he has been arrested by the DeKalb County Sheriff's Department.

According to DeKalb County Sheriff Patrick Ray, 29 year old Jonathan Lee Pedigo of Long Lane in Smithville was wanted by U.S. Marshals for a pre-trial bond violation related to the offense of transporting illegal aliens. Officers learned of the federal charge against Pedigo after pulling him over for a traffic offense on Sunday, March 20

"The deputy spotted a black car run a stop sign on Ferrell Road. He stopped the vehicle and spoke with the driver, Pedigo. A computer check for warrants through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) revealed that Pedigo was wanted by the United States Marshals Office for a pre-trial bond violation on a charge of transporting illegal aliens. Pedigo was taken into custody without bond. U.S. Marshals picked him up at the DeKalb County Jail Monday morning," said DeKalb County Sheriff Ray.

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