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Man convicted of 5 DWIs handed 50-year sentence, Montgomery County DA says
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: KTRK / ABC , as published by ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC)
· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Montgomery County DA reported that the individual received a 50-year sentence after being convicted of multiple driving while intoxicated offenses.
A man has been convicted and sentenced in a nearby county. The Montgomery County DA reported that the individual received a 50-year sentence after being convicted of multiple driving while intoxicated offenses. The man, Eugenio Les Zavala, had a history of DWI incidents, with this conviction being his fifth.
During his most recent stop, investigators found that his blood alcohol content was nearly twice the legal limit. Further details about the case are available from the source, including the circumstances surrounding the conviction and sentencing. Local residents can refer to the original report for more information.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 27, 2026 ·
Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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