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Three arrested in credit card skimming case indicted by grand jury
By Roland Richter at FOX 44 News (KWKT)
· July 17, 2026
· 1 min read
Waco , Tx (FOX44) - A McLennan County grand jury has returned felony indictments against three men arrested in April accused of putting card skimmers on gas pumps in Hewitt. Yardanys Castillo, Sarria Gutierrez Jeiler, and Lazono Raul Pinera Rodriguez were all indicted on charges of engaging in org...
Key takeaway Yardanys Castillo, Sarria Gutierrez Jeiler, and Lazono Raul Pinera Rodriguez were all indicted on charges of engaging in organized criminal activity and unlawful interception, use, or [...
Why this matters in The Waco
The indictments of Yardanys Castillo, Sarria Gutierrez Jeiler, and Lazono Raul Pinera Rodriguez bring a measure of relief to local residents who frequent gas stations in Hewitt. The presence of card skimmers on gas pumps poses a significant threat to the financial security of individuals, and the fact that these men were able to operate in the area for a period of time raises concerns about the vulnerability of local businesses to this type of crime. As the case moves forward, it will be worth watching to see how the indictments impact the way gas stations in McLennan County approach security measures to protect their customers. Additionally, the organized criminal activity charges suggest a level of sophistication and coordination among the defendants, which may indicate a larger issue that law enforcement will need to continue to address in the coming months.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 44 News (KWKT) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Waco, Tx (FOX44) - A McLennan County grand jury has returned felony indictments against three men arrested in April accused of putting card skimmers on gas pumps in Hewitt. Yardanys Castillo, Sarria Gutierrez Jeiler, and Lazono Raul Pinera Rodriguez were all indicted on charges of engaging in org...
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