Constable Arnold Arguijo retiring for health reasons

Precinct 1 Constable Arnold Arguijo has announced his retirement effective Feb. 28. He is retiring for health reasons. He has served as constable for 17 years and also worked three years with the Kleberg County Sheriff’s Department.

During his tenure as a constable he worked with three JPs, a bailiff with the Justice of the Peace court and served as a civil processor. He created a drug forfeiture drug fund in 1994 and used the proceeds to buy equipment for the office and hire part time personnel at no cost to the taxpayer. He worked interdiction on the highway and assisted the Sheriff’s Department.

Arguijo said he is going to miss helping people in need.

“I wish to thank the people who supported me throughout the years, and all my family and friends,” he said Tuesday.

“I especially want to thank Willie Garza who encouraged me to run for office in 1992,” Arguijo said. “He was instrumental in getting me involved in politics and helping me win my first election.”

He is also appreciative of Adan Munoz, former Kleberg County Sheriff, who gave him the opportunity to work in law enforcement in 1989.

Arguijo, a 1982 H.M. King High School graduate, holds advanced law enforcement certifications.

He still plans to be involved in the community.