GANADO, Texas - The driver of an 18-wheeler that was found packed with illegal immigrants in Jackson County, Texas is facing federal charges.Authorities say Codi Denise Hartman was behind the wheel of the red box truck when it broke down last week off Highway 59 near County Road 202.ORIGINAL STORY: Dozens of migrants discovered in tractor-trailer that broke down in TexasAccording to court documents, a Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) State Trooper spotted the disabled tractor-trailer on the side of the road and pulled up behind it to assist.When he asked the driver, later identified as Hartman, what was wrong, she said she "ran out of diesel." She also told the topper that she was transporting "energy drinks."When the trooper asked for a bill of lading, he noticed Hartman's behavior and demeanor to be nervous.
Hartman stated that it must be in the cab of the tractor-trailer. The trooper observed multiple people through the cracked door of the trailer, and secured the door to call for backup.
That's when he heard people banging on the doors and walls asking for help. The trooper immediately opened the trailer doors and observed dozens of people with a disheveled appearance.He reported 60 to 100 people began to run away in different directions, while 12 remained on scene.
It was determined the group of individuals had illegally entered the United States, without being inspected or admitted.Hartman was placed under arrest for human smuggling, and the 65 people eventually detained were placed under arrest for illegally entering the United States.