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• 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 »