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• STC security officer issues warning to parents following online child exploitation arrests Play Video

  March 27, 2026 10:34 AM

  A security officer at South Texas College is issuing a warning to parents after seven men were arrested for attempting to meet with underage girls for sex. Investigators say the men used online chat applications, like WhatsApp and Discord, to find the girls. "I think you have to... more »

• 6 Valley men arrested after allegedly attempting to meet minor for sexual activities

  March 20, 2026 10:02 AM

  Five Rio Grande Valley men and an undocumented migrant were arrested and charged with attempted coercion and enticement of a minor, according to a news release from the office of Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck. The news release said authorities took 46-year-old Porfirio Palacios, San Juan, 54-year-old Ricardo... more »

• Suspects arrested over the theft of crown jewels from Paris' Louvre museum

  October 26, 2025 10:34 AM

  PARIS (AP) — Suspects have been arrested in connection with the theft of crown jewels from Paris' Louvre museum, the Paris prosecutor said on Sunday, a week after the heist that stunned the world. The prosecutor said that investigators made the arrests on Saturday evening, adding that one of... more »

• Brownsville police investigate bar shooting that left one man injured Play Video

  October 17, 2025 10:59 AM

  The Brownsville Police Department is investigating a shooting at a bar that left one man injured. The shooting occurred at around 12:14 a.m. on Friday at the 2400 block of East 14th Street. Brownsville police arrived and found a man with a gunshot wound to the arm, according to... more »

• 3 juveniles facing multiple charges following police chase in Willacy County Play Video

  October 17, 2025 10:30 AM

  Three male juveniles are facing multiple felony charges following a police chase in Willacy County. The Willacy County Sheriff's Office said the chase occurred on Thursday when deputies and the Texas Department of Public Safety were in pursuit of a stolen vehicle. The chase ended when the suspects... more »

• Multiple arrests made at Donna drive-thru in connection with criminal investigation Play Video

  September 13, 2025 3:26 PM

  Three individuals were arrested in connection with a joint criminal investigation involving the Donna Police Department and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Donna police and the TABC executed a narcotics search warrant at Pechocho's Drive-Thru, located at 1241 East Business 83 on September 11. Two employees and a... more »

• ICE arrests 9 Mexican nationals at construction sites in Harlingen Play Video

  September 1, 2025 6:21 PM

  U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Rio Grande Valley conducted a "worksite op" at two construction sites in Harlingen. ICE arrested nine Mexican nationals that were in the United States illegally. The arrests were made on Wednesday. more »

• Trump taps federal agents to tackle local policing. That's not always helpful, critics say

  August 30, 2025 12:35 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — It's a scene that has played out on the streets of Washington and Los Angeles since President Donald Trump declared a crime emergency in the nation's capital and ramped up deportations nationwide: Federal agents, some in masks, grabbing someone off the street, bundling the person into a... more »

• Nationwide protests against immigration raids escalate, leading to arrests and curfews

  June 13, 2025 1:20 PM

  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Protests over federal immigration enforcement raids have been flaring up around the country as officials in cities large and small prepare for major demonstrations against President Donald Trump. Although many demonstrations against Immigration and Customs Enforcement have been peaceful, others have led to clashes with... more »

• Immigration officers intensify arrests in courthouse hallways on a fast track to deportation

  June 11, 2025 5:42 PM

  SEATTLE (AP) — A transgender woman who says she was raped by Mexican cartel members told an immigration judge in Oregon that she wanted her asylum case to continue. A Venezuelan man bluntly told a judge in Seattle, "They will kill me if I go back to my country." A... more »

• Bond set for men charged in Mission burglary Play Video

  June 7, 2025 3:39 PM

  Two suspects who were arrested on Friday in connection with the robbery and assault of a woman and her 14-year-old son were identified and charged on Saturday. Carlos Gavia Anguiano, 33, and Alexander Escayola Molina, 41, both Mexican nationals, were charged with two counts of burglary of habitation... more »

• ICE arrests 10 undocumented migrants in worksite enforcement action in Cameron County Play Video

  May 23, 2025 5:16 PM

  Homeland Security Investigations in San Antonio posted on social media that the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 10 individuals in the Rio Grande Valley for working in the country illegally. In a statement, an ICE spokesperson said they were conducting a worksite enforcement action in the Brownsville and... more »

• 3 Men Charged in McAllen with Online Solicitation of a Minor Play Video

  September 26, 2019 4:44 PM

  MCALLEN – Three men were arrested in McAllen in separate online sex predator investigations. The busts were made Sept. 23, 24 and 25. Police have charged the three men with online solicitation of a minor, a second degree felony. If convicted, each faces a possible fine, jail... more »

• Two People Arrested After Execution of Narcotics Search Warrant in Elsa Play Video

  September 14, 2019 8:14 PM

  ELSA- A man and woman are in custody following the execution of a narcotics search warrant. Fernando Trevino and Marcella Melanie Valenzuela were arrested Friday morning. Elsa police say when they executed the warrant on North Extrumberto Street, they found crack and powdered cocaine. Trevino was charged... more »

• 3 in Custody after Drug Bust in Harlingen Play Video

  April 12, 2019 12:12 PM

  HARLINGEN – An early morning operation by the Harlingen SWAT team shutdown a drug house near a school. Harlingen police say the SWAT team executed a search warrant at a house on the 1300 block of New Combes around 6 a.m. Friday. The three men in the home... more »

• Edinburg Police Chief: Arrests Will be Made for Threats to Police Online Play Video

  April 8, 2019 11:59 AM

  EDINBURG – The Edinburg police chief says the suspect involved in the shooting of a Department of Public Safety trooper opened fire on Edinburg officers. The shooting happened Saturday night. Police Chief Cesar Torres says the suspect, Victor Godinez, was arrested after Godinez opened fire on Edinburg police... more »

• FBI Confirms Arrests of Former Hidalgo Co. Commissioner, RGC Attorney Play Video

  April 5, 2019 10:52 AM

  WESLACO – The mayor of Weslaco is responding to the recent arrests involving construction bids for water plant facilities. Mayor David Suarez explains the city was aware of the federal investigation. They sued a construction company in the meantime and were able to get some of the funds... more »

• Port Isabel Police Stepping up Patrols for Spring Break Play Video

  March 9, 2019 5:02 PM

  PORT ISABEL- Several law enforcement agencies are stepping up their patrols this Spring Break. Officials with the Port Isabel Police Department tell CHANNEL 5 NEWS March is the busiest month for DWI and possession of illegal substance arrests. CHANNEL 5'S Cecilia Gutierrez rode along with law enforcement officials... more »

• Increased ICE Arrests Effects on Valley Immigrant Communities Play Video

  December 14, 2018 7:56 PM

  WESLACO - The fiscal year of 2018 was a record year for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. They report an increase arrests and removals from the country. Immigrant communities confirm they've seen the increase. In 2018, ICE reports 158,581 arrests. It reflects an increase of 10.5-percent from last year.... 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 »

• Suspects Charged Following Arrest at Harlingen Motel Play Video

  May 6, 2018 8:15 PM

  Two suspects are behind bars after their arrests at a Harlingen motel Saturday morning. 41-year-old Kevin Lee Narup and 42-year-old Lisa Ann Torres were both charged with felony theft, stemming from a case reported at Bass Pro Shop in April. When police executed a warrant at the motel on North... more »

• No Arrests Made in Border Patrol Shooting Incident near San Benito Play Video

  February 6, 2017 5:59 PM

  SAN BENITO – No arrests have been made in an incident involving Border Patrol and an exchange of gunfire near the Rio Grande. On Friday, Border Patrol agents attempted to stop a suspicious vehicle. Two people inside the van drove towards the river and fled in the direction of Mexico.... more »