FORNEY, TX — A 66-year-old man is currently held at the Kaufman County Detention Center following a late-night arrest by the Forney Police Department. The man faces a felony charge of driving while intoxicated (DWI) along with an immigration hold.
Details of the Arrest
According to jail records, Noel Santana Montufar was arrested on March 5 and subsequently booked into the Kaufman County jail shortly after midnight on March 6.
Felony DWI Charge
Montufar is charged with Driving While Intoxicated — Third or More, which escalates to a third-degree felony under Texas law due to his two prior DWI convictions.
In Texas, a third-degree felony can result in the following penalties:
- 2 to 10 years in prison
- Up to a $10,000 fine
Immigration Detainer
Jail records indicate that Montufar is also subject to an INS hold, an immigration detainer issued by federal authorities. This type of hold requests that a local jail maintain custody of an inmate beyond their scheduled release date so that federal immigration officials can take over custody.
Custody Details
- Arresting Agency: Forney Police Department
- Booking Time: March 6, 2026, at 12:37 a.m.
- Bond: $10,000 surety bond on the DWI charge
- Housing Location: C1C-08
It is important to note that even if Montufar’s bond is posted, individuals with an immigration detainer are often not released until the hold is resolved by federal authorities…