Marcos Villarreal arrested after an investigation by Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.
FORT WORTH, Texas (October 14, 2024) — Marcos Villarreal, a former agriculture teacher of the Citrus Valley District FFA, was arrested and accused of embezzling more than $85,000 from the Citrus Valley District FFA chapter.
This arrest follows an investigation led by Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Joe Aguilar Jr.
In June, Citrus Valley District FFA board members contacted Aguilar after discovering missing funds intended for district livestock shows, judging contests and other FFA-related activities.
Through the investigation, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association confirmed Villarreal had access to the organization’s accounts. In addition, more than 650 unauthorized transactions are being examined.
In total, Villarreal is accused of stealing more than $85,000 from the Citrus Valley District FFA.
A warrant was issued for Villarreal’s arrest, and he was taken into custody Oct. 7, 2024. Villarreal was booked into the Hidalgo County Jail and is being held in lieu of bond, facing third-degree felony theft charges.
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