Multiple Wilmer city officials arrested after racially-charged gas station confrontation

A Wilmer City Council Member and the city's acting Chief of Police have been arrested after a racially-charged confrontation at a convenience store.Wilmer City Council Member arrestedMoses Garcia, a newly-elected Wilmer City Council Member, was arrested and charged with making a terroristic threat after a July 22 confrontation at a Shell gas station.An arrest affivadit states that Garcia began threatening a Black man at the gas station, and used racial slurs during the confrontation.Garcia reportedly made statements claiming responsibility for removing Wilmer's police chief, mayor, and other personnel.Police reviewed surveillance footage of the incident and determined Garcia was the primary aggressor. Another man was seen restraining Garcia from moving towards the victim.Garcia has been in his position since early June.Wilmer acting police chief arrestedOn Monday, Wilmer acting police chief Jesus Mancillas was arrested and charged with interference with public duties.An arrest affidavi