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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 » -
Law enforcement along border taking precautions processing Chinese immigrants Play Video
January 28, 2020 10:04 PM
SULLIVAN CITY – The novel coronavirus is prompting concerns among law enforcement tasked with protecting the U.S. border. Officials have been reporting spikes in illegal immigration by people of Asian descent for years. Last Friday, Sullivan City police stopped a driver accused of smuggling three Chinese nationals. ... more » -
Border Patrol Undergoing EMT Training to Respond to Medical Emergencies Play Video
January 10, 2020 7:36 PM
MCALLEN – Border Patrol agents underwent medical training scenarios in McAllen on Friday. Agents frequently come across critical situations, especially during the summer. “We encounter people that are out in heavy brush that by the time we get to them they're already in a bad situation physically,” explained... more » -
Several Flee after Border Agents Intercept Smuggling Attempt in Rio Grande City
January 7, 2020 4:55 PM
RIO GRANDE CITY – Border Patrol agents seized more than 320 pounds of narcotics Monday in Rio Grande City. Agents intercepted the smuggling attempt after an aerostat spotted “several” people near the border loading a SUV with bundles. When agents stopped the vehicle, the people inside fled. ... 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 » -
Call from Border Patrol Leads to Detention of 22 Immigrants in Mexico Play Video
December 17, 2019 10:18 PM
WESLACO – A call to Mexican authorities by Border Patrol resulted in the detention of 22 immigrants staged along the Rio Grande about to smuggle into the U.S. Border Patrol’s foreign operations branch works with authorities across the border. Officials told CHANNEL 5 NEWS these kind of communications... more » -
CBP Officers to Receive New Sidearms at Ports of Entry Play Video
December 11, 2019 6:38 PM
WESLACO – Customs and Border Protection personnel will get new guns. Besides new sidearms, CBP officers at ports of entry will also have shotguns and rifles available. Most are armed with a handgun. "You can never have too much. You rather have more and have it accessible,... more » -
La Joya Police Acquire Tasers to Help in Increase of Evading Arrest Situations Play Video
December 11, 2019 5:24 PM
LA JOYA – Police in a Rio Grande Valley city are seeing an increase in people evading arrest and not complying. This sudden spike is leading them to seek more weapons. For the first time, the La Joya Police Department is getting Tasers. An electric shock for police they... more » -
Tito Ortiz Meets with Border Patrol Before Saturday Fight Play Video
December 5, 2019 7:38 PM
McALLEN - Mixed martial arts legend Tito Ortiz has arrived in the Valley. Saturday, he'll be facing Alberto El Patron of WWE fame in the main event of a Combate Americas pay-per-view event at Payne Arena. Before the big fight, Ortiz took time to meet with Border Patrol agents... more » -
Video Released of Migrant Death in Border Patrol Custody Raises More Questions Play Video
December 5, 2019 6:12 PM
WESLACO – New video was released leading to more questions about the death of a 16-year-old migrant in Border Patrol custody. Weslaco police are investigating the death of the Guatemalan migrant. He died at a Border Patrol holding station in May. The graphic video shows the final moments... more » -
Mexican Soldiers Aid US Border Agents in Drug Seizure near Brownsville
December 5, 2019 4:17 PM
BROWNSVILLE – A drug stash seized after smugglers ferried it across the Rio Grande near Brownsville. Border Patrol released photos from the scene. CHANNEL 5 NEWS is told Mexican soldiers were seen working with the border agents. About 200 pounds of marijuana was abandoned after the suspect... more » -
A Sacrifice: Valley First Responders Working Holidays Play Video
November 28, 2019 5:53 PM
EDINBURG – The work never stops for the men and women wearing badges during the holidays. For some first responders, it’s their first Thanksgiving away from their loved ones. “So I will not be spending it with him, but it’s part of the job. I mean, we protect... more » -
Border Agents Apprehend 19 in La Joya Attempting to Enter the US Illegally
November 22, 2019 4:36 PM
LA JOYA – After attempting to enter the U.S. illegally, 19 people are in Border Patrol custody. McAllen border agents were patrolling in the area south of La Joya when they spotted 19 people load a pickup truck. As agents pursued the vehicle, the driver turned into a... more » -
La Joya ISD Police Investigating School Bus Crash Involving Border Patrol Play Video
November 22, 2019 8:44 AM
PALMVIEW – Authorities are investigating an accident between a border patrol vehicle and a La Joya Independent School District school bus. It happened on Friday around 7 a.m. near Military and Abram roads, south of Palmview. La Joya ISD Police Chief Raul Gonzalez says the bus was rear-ended... more » -
Valley Law Enforcement Engaging in More Pursuits Linked to Human Smuggling Play Video
November 20, 2019 6:41 PM
MISSION – Pursuits are becoming a daily occurrence in the upper Rio Grande Valley. On Wednesday morning, state troopers were trying to stop a 28-year-old for a traffic violation on El Faro Road in Sullivan City. Then he went on a high speed chase leading to the discovery of... more » -
Former Valley CBP Immigration Officer Facing Possible Deportation Play Video
November 14, 2019 9:28 PM
WESLACO – A family secret left a disabled veteran facing deportation. Half a century living in the U.S., five deployments in the Navy nor national recognition prepared a federal employee for the ironic twist of fate. The path to citizenship can be long and arduous. Raul Rodriguez was... more » -
Body Found in South Mission, Recovery Efforts Underway Play Video
November 12, 2019 5:13 PM
MISSION – The weather is making it difficult for first responders to recover a body found south of Mission. Muddy terrain is the biggest issue for officials. The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the body was discovered by Border Patrol near Military Highway and Inspiration Road on Monday... more » -
2 Migrants Arrested after Jumping into Unmarked Sullivan City Police Chief Unit Play Video
October 11, 2019 5:07 PM
SULLIVAN CITY – Two people who crossed into the country illegally through Sullivan City are now in federal custody. The police chief called in Border Patrol after he says the migrants tried to get inside his unmarked unit. Chief Richard Ozuna said when the incident happened Thursday, the... more » -
Border Patrol Ride Along Details New Valley Border Wall System Play Video
October 11, 2019 4:40 PM
WESLACO – Wooden stakes line the area where the new border wall will go up inside what is known as La Coma Refuge. “This is historically an area that is heavy with traffic for narcotics and individuals,” said Assistant Border Patrol Chief Carmen Qualia. She explained the area... more » -
Planned Border Wall Construction Breaks Ground in South Donna Play Video
October 8, 2019 6:01 PM
DONNA – There's heavy construction south of Donna. It’s the second project of its kind in the Rio Grande Valley. This is the ground preparation for the construction of a new border wall. CHANNEL 5 NEWS asked Border Patrol about the contractors, agents and equipment we're seeing... more » -
Brownsville Man Seeks to Thank Border Agent Who Rescued Him Play Video
October 8, 2019 4:54 PM
BROWNSVILLE – A Brownsville man is looking for a Border Patrol agent who he says saved his life. “He deserves the recognition. At least to be recognized as a man that cares, a man that's working for the government and for the people,” said Rusty Monsees. Monsees says... more » -
Border Patrol to Work with SpaceX during Tests at Boca Chica Site Play Video
October 7, 2019 4:54 PM
BROWNSVILLE – SpaceX officials and Border Patrol agents are working together during testing at the company’s Boca Chica site. A Border Patrol spokesperson, Dustin Araujo, explained there is an increase of visitors, commercial and construction traffic during SpaceX testing through their checkpoint in Boca Chica. Araujo hopes the... more » -
Bond Reduction Request Denied for Laredo Border Agent Accused of Murders Play Video
October 3, 2019 6:24 PM
LAREDO – A judge denied a bond reduction request to the man accused of killing four people during a killing spree in Laredo September 2018. Judge Oscar Hale of the 406th District Court in Webb County heard the case involving Juan David Ortiz, 36, a Laredo Sector Border Patrol... more » -
Laredo Border Agent Accused of Killing 4 to Appear in Court Thursday Play Video
October 2, 2019 9:19 PM
LAREDO – A Laredo Border Patrol agent accused of murder will be back in court Thursday. Juan David Ortiz will learn if his bond will be reduced; he’s accused of killing four people last year. His bond is currently set at $2.5 million. Authorities took Ortiz into... more » -
Agencies in US, Mexico Working to Search for Top 10 Most Wanted Play Video
October 1, 2019 5:52 PM
REYNOSA, Tamaulipas, Mex. – Border Patrol and other agencies on the local, state, federal level and Mexican officials need the public's help finding 10 suspects to decrease crime on both sides of the border. Agustina Almanza lives in the state of Tamaulipas, an area the U.S Department of State... more » -
Hearing for Border Patrol Agent Charged with Capital Murder Set for October Play Video
September 17, 2019 11:11 AM
LAREDO – It has been a year since a South Texas Border Patrol agent was arrested for an alleged killing spree. Juan David Ortiz is charged with capital murder of multiple people and remains behind bars. Last year, Ortiz was caught hiding in a parking lot after one... more » -
Border Patrol Agent Recovering After Bee Attack Play Video
September 15, 2019 9:04 PM
MCALLEN – A Rio Grande Valley border patrol agent continues to recover from a recent bee attack. He was rescued Tuesday by U.S. Custom and Border Protection's Air and Marine Operations. Officials say a blackhawk was patrolling nearby when they heard radio traffic. The agent reported trouble... more » -
Valley Family Loses Contact with Loved One in Immigration Custody, Seeks Answers Play Video
September 10, 2019 5:17 PM
WESLACO – A Rio Grande Valley family is looking for answers. Their nephew was detained by Border Patrol last week and since then they've been waiting for any word on him. The family says they understand why he was detained since he's undocumented, but they still want to... more » -
Grand Opening for Upgraded Border Patrol Checkpoint in Encino Play Video
September 5, 2019 12:18 PM
ENCINO – A ribbon cutting ceremony in Encino for an upgraded Border Patrol checkpoint took place Thursday morning. The facility replaces one that was built in 1994 and has since been demolished. It’s been operational since May, but Border Patrol Sector Chief Rodolfo Karisch says they wanted to... 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 » -
Brooks Co. Rancher Worried About Rise in Immigrant Deaths Play Video
August 14, 2019 4:29 PM
FALFURRIAS – A Brooks County rancher is worried about a rise in immigrant deaths this summer. He says he is seeing more traffic on his property in recent months. Dr. Mike Vickers owns a lot of ranchland in Brooks County. He says he has noticed with the... 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 » -
Hidalgo Co. Woman Concerned Smuggling Activity Taking Place in Neighborhood Play Video
July 30, 2019 4:36 PM
WESLACO - An Hidalgo County woman is worried about what is happening on her block. She says she thinks her neighbor is taking part in illegal activity. At first, this was going to be a story about a contractor who was accused of not finishing a... more » -
CBP and BP Agents Rescue Father and Child from Rio Grande
July 23, 2019 9:22 PM
BROWNSVILLE – Customs and Border Protection officers rescued two people from the Rio Grande Sunday. Brownsville Border Patrol agents responded to a report of about 40 migrants, who crossed the Rio Grande underneath the Brownsville Bridge. Officers then noticed some migrants pinned in the middle of the river... more » -
Houston Woman Arrested after Drug Smuggling Attempt at Hidalgo Int'l Bridge
July 22, 2019 3:02 PM
HIDALGO – A Houston woman is in custody after attempting to smuggle methamphetamine through the Hidalgo port-of-entry. Customs and Border Protection says the 45-year-old tried driving through the bridge early Monday morning. Officers discovered 36 packs of the alleged narcotics hidden in the vehicle, weighing about 70 pounds.... more » -
Hidalgo Co. Sheriff's Office Confirms Skeletal Remains Found Belong to a Woman Play Video
July 19, 2019 12:20 PM
Update (7/22): Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office confirms the remains belong to a woman; her identity has not been released. According to the autopsy report, there were no signs of trauma. The cause of death is undetermined. -------- SULLIVAN CITY – Skeletal remains were found in Sullivan... more » -
CBP to Finalize Proposed Border Wall Route in Starr Co. Play Video
July 11, 2019 6:14 PM
ESCOBARES – About 52 miles of border wall is proposed for Starr County; where it will finally go up is a big question. The proposal with adjustments to try and limit negative impact was sent last week. Customs and Border Protection is asking county officials to meet their... more » -
Border Patrol RGV Chief Looks to Reimplement DNA Pilot Program
July 5, 2019 5:33 PM
WESLACO – Texas Senator Ted Cruz and Border Patrol Rio Grande Valley Sector Chief, Rodolfo Karisch, say a rising problem that needs to be stopped is people crossing with children who aren’t theirs. Karisch says it’s becoming a more common practice for those want easier access into the United... more » -
Guards Frustrated over Lack of Manpower at Migrant Tent Facility in Donna Play Video
July 3, 2019 5:07 PM
DONNA – Several security guards who work at the migrant tent facility in Donna came forward to claim their work conditions are unfair. The guards claim there’s constant turnover and the only ones who remain are those who can’t afford to lose the paycheck. The Donna tent facility... more » -
Challenges Border Patrol Agents, Migrants Face in Extreme Conditions Play Video
July 1, 2019 6:37 PM
MISSION – Especially in constant 90 degree weather, immigrants and border agents get exposed to thick brush and dirt roads on daily basis. An area known as Rincon Village near Anzalduas Park is where hundreds of immigrants enter the United States illegally each month. In the past seven... more » -
Federal Government to Setup Additional Tent Facilities along Border Play Video
July 1, 2019 6:21 PM
WESLACO – The federal government is eyeing three new sites along the border to expand the Migrant Protection Protocols, a program also known as Remain in Mexico. One of the sites is in the Rio Grande Valley. The government seeks to construct temporary soft-sided facilities, or tents, that... more » -
Federal Judge Orders CBP to Address Conditions in Processing Centers Play Video
June 28, 2019 12:28 PM
MCALLEN – A federal judge reached a decision on concerns raised by immigration attorneys after visiting Customs and Border Protection facilities housing migrant children in Texas, including the Rio Grande Valley. On Wednesday, the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law filed a temporary restraining order against the government... more » -
Los Ebanos Woman Providing Aid to Migrants Passing Through Play Video
June 20, 2019 6:31 PM
LOS EBANOS – As hundreds of migrants are surrendering to Border Patrol agents every day in the Rio Grande Valley, some make their through the small town of Los Ebanos. There they are making a short stop at a church after they entered the country illegally. Miranda Barwick... 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 » -
Gap Closures Along RGV Border Wall Making Progress Play Video
June 6, 2019 5:25 PM
LOS INDIOS – Gaps along the border wall in the Rio Grande Valley are closing. Border Patrol told us the gaps get exploited by taking agent’s time by standing guard or by serving as an easy pathway to cross. Federal surveillance footage shows the border wall progress near... 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 » -
Roma Church Combining Efforts with Border Patrol amid Migrant Surge Play Video
June 4, 2019 7:13 PM
ROMA – Non-profit organizations are set up to help in McAllen, Brownsville, Harlingen and Roma. It’s a fairly new operation relying on others as the migrant numbers continue to grow. Hundreds of asylum seekers came into Roma a few weeks ago and again a few days ago. ... more » -
Brooks Co. Rancher: Migrants Taking Risks Traveling through Open Areas Play Video
June 3, 2019 6:16 PM
FALFURRIAS – A rancher rescues a migrant at his front gate. CHANNEL 5 NEWS was initially meeting Dan Miller about how he’s notified by authorities if they find human remains on his property. Miller is one of the owners of Jones Alto Colorado Ranch in Brooks County. ... more » -
Migrant Suffers Seizure, Dies While in Border Patrol Custody Play Video
June 3, 2019 9:08 AM
ROMA – Customs and Border Protection are reporting the death of a migrant in their custody. According to a press release, a 33-year-old man was part of a group of migrants taken into custody in Roma just after 12 p.m. Sunday. Shortly after he was detained, the man... 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 » -
Migrants Transported from Valley to California Showing Signs of Illness Play Video
May 24, 2019 4:48 PM
WESLACO – Sixteen asylum hopefuls are now showing signs of the flu and are under quarantine in California. They were recently transferred from the Rio Grande Valley. This latest “health alert” comes days after a migrant flu outbreak temporarily shut down the McAllen processing center . Thirty-two... more » -
Nearly 150 Migrants Surrender to Border Patrol in Los Ebanos Play Video
May 23, 2019 6:49 PM
LOS EBANOS – A large group of migrants are waiting to be taken into Border Patrol custody after they crossed into the U.S. illegally to seek asylum. The scene is still active along El Faro Road, leading to Los Ebanos. Wildlife service officers along with Sullivan City police... more » -
6 Arrested in Unique Smuggling Attempt involving Porta Potty Play Video
May 23, 2019 5:33 PM
DONNA - A unique smuggling attempt was foiled in South Texas on Monday. A group of immigrants were caught hiding in a unique container. The incident happened just south of Donna, an area known for smuggling according to court documents. The criminal complaint identifies Alberto Vite-Parrilla. ... 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 » -
32 Confirmed Cases of Influenza at McAllen Migrant Processing Center Play Video
May 22, 2019 3:55 PM
MCALLEN – Customs and Border Protection announced they re-opened their central processing center in McAllen after Tuesday night's temporary closure. According to CBP officials, there were 32 people in their custody who were determined to have influenza. They were all at the processing facility operated by the Rio... 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 » -
Authorities Continue Manhunt for Immigrant Who Escaped Border Patrol Custody Play Video
May 21, 2019 12:39 PM
EDINBURG – Multiple law enforcement agencies respond in huge numbers after a man escaped Border Patrol custody. Customs and Border Protection says they are looking for Edgar Lopez-Morales. Border Patrol agents, Department of Public Safety and Edinburg police were seen on the ground and DPS helicopter in the... more » -
Border Patrol Rescues 33 Immigrants Discovered in Trailer in Falfurrias Play Video
May 21, 2019 12:06 PM
FALFURRIAS – Customs and Border Protection officers in Falfurrias rescued more than two dozen illegal immigrants crammed in a trailer. The failed human smuggling attempt happened Monday night. Officers at the checkpoint referred the driver of a pickup truck hauling a trailer to a secondary inspection. Watch... more » -
5th Migrant Child Dies in Border Patrol Custody Play Video
May 20, 2019 11:28 AM
WESLACO – The government says a 16-year-old from Guatemala died Monday at the Weslaco Border Patrol station, becoming the fifth death of a migrant child since December. Customs and Border Protection said in a statement that Border Patrol apprehended the teenager May 13. The agency says the teenager... more »