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• Suspect arrested in hours-long standoff at Edinburg smoke shop arraigned Play Video

  May 3, 2026 2:48 PM

  The suspect who caused an hours-long standoff at an Edinburg smoke shop was arraigned on Sunday. Guadalupe Ernesto Garcia Jr. was charged with aggravated robbery and his bond was set at $200,000. The standoff occurred on Friday, May 1, at Got Vapes Smoke Shop, located in the 2300... more »

• Three men charged with murder after Edinburg man’s body was dumped outside his home Play Video

  December 3, 2025 11:25 AM

  Three men were charged with murder after a man’s body was dumped outside his home near Edinburg, according to the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office. The suspects, Israel Samilpa, Enriquez Cavazos Salainz and Jose Estreda, were arraigned on Wednesday afternoon. Their bonds were set at $1.5 million each. As... more »

• Brownsville federal employee charged with terrorism Play Video

  November 21, 2025 5:03 PM

  An employee with the United States Attorney’s Office in Brownsville was arraigned in connection with an online death threat against federal agents, according to a news release from Cameron County District Attorney's Office. Karen Olvera De Leon was booked on Thursday on charges of terrorism and tampering with or... more »

• New data shows 1 in 4 ICE arrests happened in Texas under Trump’s immigration crackdown

  November 3, 2025 2:15 PM

  On the evening of July 1, Luis Medrano called Houston police for help after his wife had gotten violent and punched him twice in the face during a schizophrenic episode in which she was hearing tormenting voices, according to a police report. Medrano, 50, a Mexican immigrant who met... more »

• McAllen commissioner enters not guilty plea on federal charges Play Video

  November 3, 2025 12:56 PM

  McAllen Place 4 City Commissioner Rodolfo "Rudy" Castillo has entered a not guilty plea on charges of federal smuggling and money laundering, according to court records. Castillo entered his plea on Monday. He, along with his wife, Bertha, were indicted on October 28. They were also indicted on a... more »

• Teen charged with providing alcohol to minors during McAllen house party

  October 27, 2025 2:04 PM

  A 17-year-old woman has been charged with six counts of providing alcohol to minors during a gathering in McAllen. Kamila Milian Figueroa was arraigned on Sunday and issued a $24,000 bond in connection with the incident, according to a news release. The news release said the McAllen Police... more »

• Bond set for 19-year-old convicted sex offender charged with indecency with a child Play Video

  October 27, 2025 12:19 PM

  An 19-year-old convicted sex offender was arraigned Monday after he was accused of sexually assaulting a minor. Malachi Isaiah Pineda was charged with indecent exposure with a child and unlawful restraint of an individual under 17 years of age in connection with the investigation. He also faces a charge... more »

• Donna man indicted in Harlingen expressway crash that killed tow truck driver

  October 12, 2025 6:59 PM

  A Donna man will appear in court on Monday after he was indicted in connection with a crash that killed a tow truck driver in Harlingen. Cristobal Stephan Garzez was indicted on Sept. 17 on charges of manslaughter, collision involving death and possession of a controlled substance, Cameron County... more »

• Suspect arrested in connection with deadly San Benito shooting issued $1.5 million bond Play Video

  October 6, 2025 11:44 AM

  The man arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in San Benito was arraigned on Monday. Miguel Monrreal was charged with aggravated assault and murder. His bond was set at $1.5 million. "I'm here to give justice to the family. I'm wrong," Monrreal said following the arraignment.... more »

• Man charged with indecency with a child after victim makes outcry in San Juan

  July 26, 2025 10:55 AM

  A man has been charged with indecency with a child after the victim, who is under 16 years old, made an outcry in San Juan. Arturo Leon Jr. was arraigned on Saturday and issued a $250,000 bond. San Juan police received a report about the outcry on... more »

• Man confesses to deadly stabbing at Cameron Park, sheriff's office says Play Video

  July 5, 2025 2:13 PM

  The Cameron County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man in connection with a deadly stabbing at Cameron Park in Brownsville. According to a news release, 30-year-old Juan Ivan Jimenez confessed to the stabbings. He was arraigned on July 4 and charged with criminal homicide and aggravated assault with a... more »

• Edinburg man arrested in connection with fatal motorcycle crash

  June 3, 2025 8:00 PM

  A 19-year-old Edinburg man was arrested Tuesday in connection with a deadly 2024 motorcycle crash. Hidalgo County jail records show Kevin Alfredo Gonzalez is being held without bond on a charge of criminal negligent homicide. The indictment against Gonzalez links him to the death of Isaiah Angelo Torres.... more »

• Suspect who shot at officers in Alamo charged with attempted capital murder Play Video

  January 20, 2020 6:16 PM

  ALAMO – The suspect in Sunday night’s officer involved shooting in Alamo is now charged. Arturo Garza faced a judge Monday afternoon. He’s charged with four counts of criminal attempt capital murder and with evading arrest. Authorities say he fired at officers who were chasing him. The... more »

• Beef Robbery Suspects Arraigned Play Video

  November 23, 2019 11:25 PM

  MISSION - Two suspects accused of stealing fajitas were arraigned Saturday. Mary Rubio and Juan Antonio Gaitan were allegedly caught stealing about 250 dollars worth of meat on Thursday at the H-E-B Plus in Mission. Both suspects are charged with theft. Gaitan was also charged with resisting... more »

• 15 People Accused in Voter Fraud Investigation Plead 'Not Guilty' Play Video

  October 24, 2019 1:00 PM

  EDINBURG – Fifteen people plead not guilty to illegal voter fraud charges. They’re accused of participating in an illegal voting scheme tied to Edinburg’s 2017 city election. A visiting judge from Corpus Christi presided over Thursday’s arraignments in the 92nd District Court, calling each one by one; and... more »

• Arraignment Rescheduled for Kidnapping Suspect Play Video

  October 16, 2019 11:52 AM

  EDINBURG – The arraignment for a man accused of capital murder is rescheduled for Monday. Alfredo Huerta and two others are accused of kidnapping and shooting a man in July. A judge rescheduled because Huerta did not have the required documentation at Wednesday’s arraignment. For more information... more »

• 2 Men Charged after Leaving Child in Stolen Vehicle Play Video

  September 25, 2019 5:11 PM

  EDINBURG – Two brothers accused of abandoning a child in a stolen car, now, jailed in Hidalgo County. Ovidio Zamora and his younger brother, Eric, are charged with child endangerment, theft and evading arrest. Investigators say they stole a grey Kia near San Carlos on Tuesday, then ditched... more »

• Man Charged for Hit-and-Run Involving Golf Cart on SPI Play Video

  July 16, 2019 12:25 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – A suspect in a hit and run involving a golf cart on South Padre Island went before a judge Tuesday morning. Gregorio Gonzalez was charged with four counts of accident involving personal injury. His bond is set at $130,000. CHANNEL 5 NEWS reported... more »

• Case Progress on Doctor Accused of Sexual Assault Play Video

  May 7, 2019 5:11 PM

  EDINBURG – The oncologist who sued members of the Texas Medical Board after placing restrictions on his practice due to sexual assault charges had his case against board members dismissed. Dr. Eugenio Galindo is an oncologist in Edinburg. He is facing sexual assault charges brought by two separate... more »

• Laredo Border Patrol Agent Accused of Murder Pleads Not Guilty Play Video

  January 8, 2019 4:37 PM

  UPDATE (5:00p.m.): The border patrol agent accused of killing four people pleads not guilty. The District Attorney says they are pursuing the death penalty on the capital murder charge if Juan David Ortiz is convicted. ------- LAREDO – A Laredo Border Patrol agent turned murder suspect will... more »