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• 'I'm left with nothing:' Brownsville woman speaks out after her car was set on fire Play Video

  November 24, 2025 7:33 PM

  A Brownsville woman said she is living in fear after someone intentionally set her car on fire on Saturday. The fire happened Saturday at around 3 a.m. at the Rancho Cielo Apartments, located at the 3300 block of McAllen Road. “I’m left with nothing,” Eunice Trejo said. ... more »

• Harlingen car fire suspect in custody Play Video

  November 24, 2025 11:51 AM

  A man was charged with arson after he was identified as the suspect who lit a car on fire, according to the Harlingen Police Department. Vincent Lee Trevino was taken into custody on Friday in connection with a vehicle fire that occurred on Nov. 7 at around 2 a.m.,... more »

• Brownsville police seeking car fire suspect Play Video

  November 23, 2025 7:10 PM

  The Brownsville Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying and locating an arson suspect who was seen on video setting fire to a car. According to police, a car was set on fire Saturday at around 3 a.m. at the Rancho Cielo Apartments, located at the... more »

• 2 people dead and 8 wounded in a shooting and fire at a Michigan church, police say

  September 28, 2025 1:20 PM

  GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A gunman opened fire inside a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel in Michigan during a Sunday service and set the building ablaze, killing at least two people and injuring eight others before police shot him, authorities said. Hundreds of people... more »

• Driver sought in connection with arson investigation at Donna barbershop Play Video

  September 25, 2025 11:50 AM

  The Donna Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating and identifying a driver of interest in connection with an arson investigation. As previously reported, Mingas Luxury Gentleman’s Barbershop on Salinas Boulevard in Donna was destroyed on Sunday following a fire. Previously released surveillance footage showed... more »

• Donna fire marshal requests assistance from the state with barbershop fire investigation Play Video

  September 21, 2025 5:47 PM

  The Donna fire marshal is requesting assistance from the state fire marshal with a fire investigation involving a barbershop. Donna Fire Chief David Simmons said Mingas Luxury Gentleman’s Barbershop caught fire at around 4:15 a.m. Sunday. Simmons said when fire crews arrived, heavy smoke was coming out of... more »

• Records: Patient at Alamo freestanding ER lit dollar bills and crash cart on fire Play Video

  August 18, 2025 1:30 PM

  A 21-year-old man was charged after setting fire to a medical cart inside a freestanding ER, according to Alamo police Lt. Eduardo Garza. A criminal complaint obtained by Channel 5 News said the suspect, identified as Deven Ethan Martinez, was also lighting dollar bills on fire. Martinez was... more »

• Pharr Man Charged with Arson after Attempting to Burn Girlfriend’s Car

  December 31, 2019 12:38 PM

  PHARR – A Pharr man accused of trying to light his girlfriend’s car on fire has been charged. Felix Garcia was charged with arson after his arrest Friday. Investigators say Garcia was burning pictures inside his girlfriend’s car. They say he later poured a liquid into the gas... more »

• Cause of Potential Arson Fire in Brownsville Still Under Investigation Play Video

  September 17, 2019 5:00 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A month and half later, no results for Brownsville homeowners who lost everything due to a potential arson fire. The Brownsville fire marshal is going to have to wait longer to get evidence back from the state for three homes. Juan Manuel Ruiz lived in one... more »

• State Offering Reward for Information in Brownsville Arson Investigation Play Video

  August 14, 2019 5:16 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – It’s been nearly a week since Brownsville families were left homeless due to a suspected arson fire. The state is now getting involved; posting signs around the neighborhood asking for information on the suspect, or suspects, as well as offering a cash reward. Lisa Ruiz has... more »

• Investigators Release Video of Pet World Arson Suspect Play Video

  December 13, 2016 6:08 PM

  MCALLEN – McAllen fire investigators need help in identifying the person who set a popular pet shop on fire. Flames forced Exotic Tropical Pet World employees to get out of their beds. They needed to save the animals stuck inside the building. Investigators said the person caught on a surveillance... more »