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  • Arrestan a agente de la DEA acusado de colaborar con cártel

    February 23, 2020 12:28 PM

    Por JOSHUA GOODMAN y JIM MUSTIAN Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — El que fuera un destacado agente federal antinarcóticos de Estados Unidos conocido por comprar autos de lujo y joyería de Tiffany fue arrestado el viernes por cargos de asociación delictuosa para lavar dinero con el mismo... more »
  • SPECIAL REPORT: Guns, lies and fear in the Rio Grande Valley Play Video

    February 6, 2020 10:28 PM

    HARLINGEN – Federal agents say they’re seeing a spike in straw purchases in the Rio Grande Valley. An AK-47 is a very common weapon people will break the law to attempt to buy. CHANNEL 5 NEWS spoke with investigators with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives along... more »
  • New training course provides proper medical care for K-9 officers in the Valley Play Video

    January 30, 2020 4:10 PM

    EDINBURG – The first of its kind. A medical training course aimed at protecting K-9 officers in emergency situations. This new training course will allow for Border Patrol emergency medical technicains and other first responders to work together in providing the proper medical care for K-9 officers. "They... more »
  • Cadena perpetua para hombre que mató a agente en Arizona

    January 8, 2020 3:26 PM

    Por ASTRID GALVAN Associated Press TUCSON, Arizona, EE.UU. (AP) — Un hombre condenado por matar a un agente de la Patrulla Fronteriza de Estados Unidos hace nueve años en un caso que expuso el fallido operativo federal conocido como “Rápido y Furioso” fue sentenciado el miércoles a cadena... more »
  • Border Patrol Seizes More Than 300 Pounds of Narcotics Play Video

    December 30, 2019 5:20 PM

    WESLACO – Border Patrol agents were busy over the holiday seizing more than 300 pounds of narcotics in three days. Bundles of marijuana were left behind by smugglers. Agent Dustin Araujo explained it’s not uncommon drug loads are left abandoned, sometimes in neighborhoods. “So in a couple... more »
  • Border Patrol RGV Sector Hosts Annual Chili Cook-Off Event Play Video

    December 13, 2019 7:04 PM

    EDINBURG – Agents with the Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol sector took a break from their duties. Twenty-seven teams made up of local, state and federal employees brought their recipes to their 9th Annual Chili Cook-Off event. This is all part of a campaign to bring the community,... more »
  • Vehículo de patrulla fronteriza choca con autobús escolar de la Joya ISD

    November 22, 2019 9:17 AM

    SUR DE PALMVIEW – La policía del Distrito escolar independiente de La Joya se encuentra en la escena después de que un vehículo de la patrulla fronteriza chocara contra uno de sus autobuses. El incidente ocurre en Military y la calle Abram, al sur de Palmview. Nos informan... more »
  • Brownsville Man Rescued by Border Agent Discusses Scenario Play Video

    October 9, 2019 6:40 PM

    BROWNSVILLE – A Brownsville man looking for a Border Patrol agent who he says saved his life. CHANNEL 5 NEWS reported about Rusty Monsees on Tuesday. John Morris, division chief of operations with Border Patrol, says the agent who came to Monsees’ rescue went above the call of... more »
  • Local Businesswoman Struggling after Feds Tampered with Evidence during Raid Play Video

    September 26, 2019 6:36 PM

    RAYMONDVILLE – A Willacy County woman is struggling to keep her business open. Two months ago, CHANNEL 5 NEWS reported about federal agents caught on camera discussing how they should have burglarized the place they were about to raid. Dominga Ledesma says nothing has been the same since.... more »
  • ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy Causing Confusion Among Migrants Crossing US Border Play Video

    August 29, 2019 5:38 PM

    WESLACO – The Migrant Protection Protocol was put into place to slow down the flow of immigrants waiting in the states, having asylum seekers remain in Mexico. CHANNEL 5 NEWS is told the policy is causing some confusion. Juan Manuel Blanco, a reporter in Mexico, tells us the... more »
  • Border Agents Return to Work after Being Shot at in Starr Co. Play Video

    August 23, 2019 5:27 PM

    FRONTON – The Border Patrol agents who were shot at by people from the Mexican side of the Rio Grande are back at work. Border Patrol gave CHANNEL 5 NEWS access to see the damage of the boat used during the incident. Two agents were on the boat... more »
  • First Look Inside McAllen Border Patrol Processing Center Play Video

    August 12, 2019 12:11 PM

    MCALLEN – There are more than 1,200 people inside the Border Patrol Processing Center in McAllen. Agents tell CHANNEL 5 NEWS those numbers have dropped over the last few months. The media was invited to tour the facility Monday to see where immigrants stay, shower and get medically... more »
  • Policía Estatal mexicano muere en tiroteo en Reynosa

    July 16, 2019 10:22 PM

    REYNOSA, TAMAULIPAS – Un agente de la policía estatal mexicana murió en una balacera en Reynosa, Tamaulipas. Según reporta el periódico El Mañana-Reynosa, extraoficialmente se señala que uno de los atacantes fue abatido en el tiroteo. Otros cuatro agentes mexicanos también resultaron lesionados. Estamos trabajando para obtener... more »
  • Border Agents Struggling to Keep Diseases Away From Home Play Video

    June 13, 2019 9:28 PM

    DONNA – The Department of Homeland Security says sickness and disease are following Border Patrol agents home from work. Agents in the Rio Grande Valley sector alone are managing over 250 migrant flu cases. More bodies to the border mean more risk of disease for the border agents.... more »
  • Border Patrol Agents Rescue Infant after Raft Deflates near Roma Play Video

    June 6, 2019 9:56 AM

    ROMA – A six-month-old child was rescued from drowning near the Roma area, according to a Border Patrol press release. The Salvadoran boy was in a raft deflating as a group attempted to cross the river. The mother and child went underwater. Agents pulled them out. ... more »
  • New Border Patrol Position to get Field Agents Back to Frontline Play Video

    May 28, 2019 11:38 AM

    WESLACO – A new position at the U.S. Border Patrol could help get agents out of the office and back on the frontline. Border Patrol officials tell CHANNEL 5 NEWS the new processing coordinator position will assist agents with administrative work. The coordinator will primarily assist in processing... more »
  • ICE Looking to Create Tent Facility in Valley Play Video

    May 22, 2019 6:33 PM

    WESLACO – More tents for housing immigrants are slotted to make their way to the Rio Grande Valley. This time, they're serving a different purpose. The details are described in a contract posted this week on a federal bidding site. Read the full 121 page contract here.... more »
  • Assault Cases on Border Patrol to Surpass Last Year’s Numbers Play Video

    May 21, 2019 5:32 PM

    WESLACO – Assaults on Border Patrol agents are on track to pass last year’s numbers. CHANNEL 5 NEWS has reported three Border Patrol assault cases in the past two weeks. In fiscal year 2018, there were 422 incidents of assault on agents; this equals to 35 assaults a... more »
  • Brooks Co. Sees Increase in Bailouts Involving Immigrants Play Video

    May 17, 2019 5:14 PM

    FALFURRIAS – Two hours north and close to 100 miles from the southern border, the scenery is different. Hundreds of immigrants are surrendering to Border Patrol agents and local police in the Rio Grande Valley, but some manage to slip by. Many of them end up in Brooks... more »
  • Sullivan City Police Not Shying Away from Assisting Border Patrol Play Video

    May 16, 2019 5:28 PM

    SULLIVAN CITY – Border Patrol continues to be overwhelmed by non-stop traffic coming across the Rio Grande. Local law enforcement is stepping up to lend a helping hand. Sullivan City is a hotspot for people crossing the border illegally; police say they’re showing up by the hundreds to... more »
  • Migrant Apprehensions at Border Could Pass 900,000 Play Video

    May 10, 2019 6:15 PM

    FRONTON – Migrant apprehensions could pass 900,000 for the entire border this fiscal year, according to federal law enforcement. “I have more people in my custody than I have Border Patrol agents along the Southwest border,” says Border Patrol Chief Carla Provost. KRGV’s Angelo Vargas has been covering... more »
  • Federal Agents Possibly Preparing for Migrant Group at Int’l Bridge Play Video

    May 9, 2019 11:21 PM

    HIDALGO – U.S. officials asked Mexico to place some federal agents on the Hidalgo International Bridge, according to our media partners in Reynosa. A CHANNEL 5 NEWS crew waited at that bridge for hours but was unable to spot activity. We were sent a photo of agents –... more »
  • Border Patrol Balances Caring for Asylum Seekers and Protecting Border Play Video

    May 8, 2019 6:40 PM

    MCALLEN – Border Patrol agents face the difficult task of caring for hundreds of asylum seekers and protecting the border. Within the past seven months, nearly half a million foreigners from 127 different countries have crossed into the U.S. without permission. Hundreds of people have been waiting at... more »
  • Border Patrol: More Than 7,000 Migrants in Custody in Valley Play Video

    May 7, 2019 9:15 PM

    WESLACO –Border Patrol agents released new numbers on illegal border crossings in the Rio Grande Valley. Currently, there are more than 7,000 migrants in custody in the Valley. We’re told more than 2,400 people were caught within a 24-hour period over the weekend. Authorities say this year’s... more »
  • Tour of New Donna Immigrant Tent Facility Play Video

    May 2, 2019 6:15 PM

    UPDATE (5/3): Immigrants have not been transferred to tent facility in Donna. On Thursday, we were told the facility would be in use within 24 hours but that doesn't seem to be the case. The multi-million dollar facility is under contract to operate for four months. -----... more »
  • Border Patrol Taking Closer Look at Family Identities Play Video

    April 29, 2019 6:55 PM

    WESLACO – As the immigrant surge continues, groups posing as families continue to be in the mix. Other Border Patrol sectors are tracking children 14 and under if they suspect the family is fake – Rio Grande Valley agents could soon do the same. Special Operations Supervisor Agent... more »
  • Over 900 Pounds of Marijuana Found in Abandoned Vehicle in Fronton

    April 8, 2019 3:52 PM

    FRONTON – Border Patrol agents out of Rio Grande City found an abandoned vehicle filled with marijuana near the river in Fronton over the weekend. Sixteen bundles weighing a total of 928 pounds were found inside of a 2003 black GMC Yukon off of Riojas Lane. Two males... more »
  • Deputy Gives Insight on Busiest Border Areas Patrolled Play Video

    March 21, 2019 5:43 PM

    MISSION – The number of migrants are increasing at Catholic Charities and detention centers in the Rio Grande Valley. CHANNEL 5 NEWS spent an evening with local authorities to patrol one of the busiest areas along the border. Just a handful of Border Patrol agents, organized underneath the... more »
  • Sarita Checkpoint Renamed to Honor Fallen Border Patrol Agent Play Video

    March 20, 2019 5:59 PM

    SARITA – The Sarita Checkpoint has been renamed to honor a fallen hero. It was renamed the Javier Vega Jr. Border Patrol Checkpoint Wednesday afternoon. Vega was killed by two immigrants in the country illegally while he was on a fishing trip with his family. All three... more »
  • Border Patrol Apprehends Largest Group of Migrants This Year Play Video

    March 12, 2019 4:31 PM

    MCALLEN – Border Patrol agents apprehended the largest group of migrants encountered this year so far. Nearly 300 migrants were apprehended near Granjeno. All were taken into custody and are being processed. In a statement, the agency says in total, Border Patrol agents arrested more than 1,000... more »
  • Oficiales de BBB Advierten Sobre Ventas Falsas en Redes Sociales Play Video

    March 8, 2019 7:08 PM

    WESLACO – Un residente de la localidad dice que le dio información personal a una persona que pensó que era quien vendía un remolque. Él dice que se encontró un anuncio de la venta del remolque por $2,000 cuando en realidad esos se venden por $3,000. Dice que... more »
  • Approximately 4,000 Active-Duty Military Personnel at Southwest Border Play Video

    March 6, 2019 10:40 PM

    UPDATE (3/7): According to a spokesperson for the Defense Department, the military's new border assignment in the Valley will not include detaining people or confiscating drugs. Col. Cathy Wilkinson issued a statement reiterating that "the military will not perform law enforcement duties." Their current assignment involves monitoring remote... more »
  • Border Patrol Agents Unharmed after Shooting Incident in Laredo Play Video

    February 20, 2019 1:56 PM

    LAREDO – The FBI is leading an investigation into a shooting incident that took place Sunday in Laredo. According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, agents assigned to the Border Patrol Laredo Sector were fired upon by unidentified individuals from Mexico. It happened as agents were patrolling the... more »
  • Police, Federal Agents Escort Several People from Levee in Mission Play Video

    February 14, 2019 1:06 PM

    MISSION – Several people were escorted from the levee at Bentsen State Park by police and federal agents Thursday. Some people who are part of the Carrizo/Comecrudo Tribe of Texas were seen walking on the levee. They are trying to lay claim on this land. We’re told they... more »
  • Border Patrol Still Recruiting Agents to Meet President’s Executive Order Play Video

    February 8, 2019 6:23 PM

    WESLACO – Border Patrol is still looking to recruit more agents in order to complete President Trump’s executive order. Trump signed an executive order in 2017 which called for the hiring of 5,000 more agents. This demand came from the president’s call of a crisis on the border.... more »
  • Law Enforcement Agencies Staged at Border in Eagle Pass Play Video

    February 6, 2019 12:48 PM

    EAGLE PASS – Law enforcement is staging in and around Eagle Pass for the arrival of thousands of migrants. KRGV’s Christian von Preysing and Angelo Vargas made a visit to the portion of the border where many law enforcement entities are gathered. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers,... more »
  • 60-Foot Tunnel Discovered in Hidalgo Play Video

    January 30, 2019 5:08 PM

    HIDALGO – A 60-foot long tunnel has been discovered by Border Patrol in Hidalgo. The tunnel is located at the bottom of a 30-foot embankment, which is only visible if you’re on the river. Border Patrol is looking into different ways to destroy it. "You've seen them... more »
  • Hundreds of Pounds of Cocaine Seized in Rio Grande City Play Video

    January 17, 2019 4:45 PM

    WESLACO – Border Patrol agents seized hundreds of pounds of cocaine in Rio Grande City Thursday afternoon. The agents were seen on video pulling an off-road vehicle, which was involved in the incident, from the river. Acting Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz says 700 pounds of cocaine came... more »
  • Segundo Sospechoso de Asesinato de Agente de CBP se Declara Culpable Play Video

    January 17, 2019 9:16 AM

    WESLACO - El segundo sospechoso en el asesinato de un agente de la patrulla fronteriza se declaró culpable en el caso. Javier Vega Jr. fue asesinado en el 2014 después de que dos hombres le dispararon durante un intento de robo en el condado Willacy. Ambos... more »
  • 2 Menores Detenidos por Cargamentos de Marihuana Play Video

    January 14, 2019 3:08 PM

    WESLACO – Dos menores de Matamoros continuan en custodia de las autoridades al ser detenidos por cargamentos de marihuana. El reporte oficial emitido por la Oficina de Alguacil del condado Cameron estableció que oficiales en conjunto con la agencia de la patrulla fronteriza “Guardianes de la Frontera” participaron en... more »
  • Local Residents Remain Conflicted over Border Security following Presidential Address Play Video

    January 8, 2019 11:15 PM

    HIDALGO –Residents are concerned about border security and funding after the partial government shutdown continues. After President Donald Trump spoke about the need for upgraded border security, residents are raising differing opinions. “I'm not a true believer in the wall but I am a true believer in national... more »
  • Almost 200 RGV Border Patrol Employees Furloughed during Gov't Shutdown Play Video

    January 7, 2019 9:53 PM

    WESLACO – Almost 200 Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol employees have been furloughed during the partial government shutdown. This Friday will be the first paycheck they miss if a deal isn't made. Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz says 70 Border Patrol agents arrived from the northern border. ... more »
  • BORSTAR Agent Rescues Man from Rio Grande Play Video

    December 26, 2018 5:11 PM

    LOS EBANOS – Border Patrol says a migrant was rescued by an agent after struggling to stay afloat the Rio Grande. Agents say it happened along the border in Los Ebanos. A group fled from them and jumped into the water, according to the agency. A Border... more »
  • Border Patrol Arrests 2 Gang Members, 2 Child Predators in Less Than 24 Hours

    December 12, 2018 5:56 PM

    EDINBURG – Two gang members and two child predators were arrested by Border Patrol within 24 hours. Rio Grande City agents working near Roma arrested a Salvadoran man, also an MS-13 member, Tuesday night. Shortly after, Falfurrias agents arrested four people who crossed into the U.S. illegally at... more »
  • Agente de Patrulla Fronteriza Acusado de Asesinar a 4 Personas Play Video

    December 6, 2018 10:40 AM

    LAREDO – Un ex-agente de la patrulla fronteriza acusado de asesinar a 4 personas en un periodo de dos semanas, ha sido acusado de asesinato capital. El fiscal del condado Webb, Isidro Alaniz dice que su departamento buscará la pena capital para Juan David Ortiz. Durante una conferéncia de prensa... more »
  • Special Report: Price of Patrol Play Video

    May 17, 2018 3:17 PM

    WESLACO – Traumatic injury claims involving U.S. Border Patrol agents are on an upward trend nationally and in the Rio Grande Valley sector. Agents in the RGV sector are on patrol in the most dangerous part of the border. As part of CHANNEL 5 NEWS’ coverage on daily assaults,... more »
  • $20K Reward Offered for Information on Border Patrol Attack Play Video

    November 20, 2017 6:30 PM

    EDINBURG – Texas Crime Stoppers is offering a $20,000 reward for information in the attack that left one Border Patrol agent dead and another seriously injured. More than 120 pictures of fallen agents are framed in the National Border Patrol Council Office. “You have Susan Rodriguez and Ricardo Salinas, they... more »
  • Ex-agente de Patrulla Fronteriza es Sentenciado a Prisión Federal Play Video

    September 12, 2017 3:43 PM

    MCALLEN – Un ex-agente de la Patrulla Fronteriza purgará un año tras las rejas por realizar falsas declaraciones en beneficio de organizaciones del tráfico de drogas. Eduardo Bazán es acusado de hacer declaraciones falsas sobre decomiso de narcóticos. Bazán se declaró culpable de los cargos en junio. El Departamento de... more »
  • Ex-agente de Patrulla Fronteriza Convicto de Realizar Falso Testimonio Play Video

    June 30, 2017 5:51 PM

    MCALLEN – Un ex−agente de la Patrulla Fronteriza de McAllen se declaró culpable de brindar falso testimonio sobre un decomiso de drogas. El Departamento de Justicia informó que las fuerzas policiacas fueron informadas sobre un cargamento de cocaína decomisado por la Patrulla Fronteriza en el 2007, donde posiblemente reemplazaron las... more »
  • Encuentran a Agente de Patrulla Fronteriza Agredido

    June 12, 2017 5:07 PM

    EL PASO – Agentes de la Patrulla Fronteriza están en alerta máxima tras un brutal ataque contra un agente del sector de El Paso. El incidente sucedió el sábado. El agente se encontraba fuera de sus horas de trabajo cuando conductores lo encontraron al lado de una calle con serias... more »
  • CBP Officers Discover Pounds of Drugs Hidden Within Key Lime Shipment

    February 7, 2017 4:27 PM

    PHARR – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge discovered more than 3,000 pounds of marijuana within a shipment of key limes. The seizure occurred on Jan. 30 when officers at the cargo facility encountered a 2001 Freightliner tractor trailer. After the conveyance was referred for... more »
  • Border Patrol Agents Witness Smugglers Overcrowding Rafts Play Video

    December 27, 2016 10:12 PM

    NEAR PENITAS – Border Patrol said a river rescue conducted Monday night showed the latest dangers of crossing into the U.S. illegally. U.S. Border Patrol said they rescued 11 immigrants after the rubber raft they were in capsized in the Rio Grande near Penitas. They said they’ve noticed smugglers are... more »
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