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Man and woman found dead in Brownsville hotel, police say
May 28, 2026 3:57 PM
An investigation is underway after a man and woman were found dead at a hotel on Thursday, according to the Brownsville Police Department. Police responded to the Holiday Inn located in the 600 block of Sunrise Boulevard at around 12:34 p.m. after hotel staff reported that they found the... more » -
Brownsville Police Department promotes its first female lieutenant Play Video
May 8, 2026 10:56 PM
The Brownsville Police Department promoted its first-ever female lieutenant during a Friday ceremony. Edna-Mae Mata has been with the department since 2012. She started as a dispatcher and became an officer in 2017. "It's an accomplishment that I've been working towards for a long time," Lt. Mata said.... more » -
Brownsville Police Department takes to the skies with new drone program Play Video
April 27, 2026 8:27 PM
The Brownsville Police Department is now using drones to help keep the city safe. The department started testing the drones in December 2025 and officially revealed the program to the public on Monday. The drones were paid for through a $12.5 million package for new technology at the department.... more » -
Teen driver and a juvenile among the arrests made following a Brownsville police chase Play Video
April 23, 2026 7:32 PM
A 17-year-old driver, a 19-year-old man, and a juvenile were arrested in connection with an auto theft investigation following a Wednesday police chase, according to the Brownsville Police Department. The driver, identified as 17-year-old Jose Antonio Reyna, and one of the passengers, 19-year-old Julio Eduardo Flores, were arraigned on... more » -
Brownsville man receives 25-year sentence in connection with deadly 2023 shooting
April 16, 2026 6:11 PM
A Brownsville man received a 25-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to fatally shooting another man during a party back in 2023. Cameron County court records show a jury sentenced Jorge Garcia-Escamilla on April 8, 2026. Garcia-Escamilla was arrested following the deadly shooting that happened on March 26,... more » -
Water supply employee killed after falling into Olmito sewer drainage well
April 16, 2026 3:10 PM
A 42-year-old man was pronounced dead Wednesday after falling into a sewer drainage well, according to the Brownsville Police Department. Juan Antonio Delgado was identified as a water supply employee who died after falling into the well at the Olmito Water Supply lift station, located on the corner of... more » -
Driver involved in deadly Brownsville human smuggling crash charged Play Video
April 14, 2026 3:26 PM
The driver involved in a deadly rollover crash during a human smuggling attempt near Brownsville has been charged. According to a criminal complaint obtained by Channel 5 News, 20-year-old Cynthia Dominique Gonzalez was identified as the driver of the vehicle involved in the Sunday crash. Cameron County jail records... more » -
One person in custody after Border Patrol chase ends in deadly crash near Brownsville Play Video
April 13, 2026 10:56 AM
One person is in custody after an attempted human smuggling attempt ended in a deadly crash near Brownsville, according to Brownsville Police Department spokesperson Abril Luna. The crash occurred on Sunday at around 4:30 a.m. One person was killed and four undocumented migrants were injured. According to the... more » -
Cameron County commissioner arrested on DWI charge following crash Play Video
March 11, 2026 3:15 PM
Cameron County Precinct 2 Commissioner Joey Lopez was arrested on a driving while intoxicated charge Tuesday following a traffic crash, the commissioner confirmed to Channel 5 News. In a statement issued by Lopez, the commissioner apologized for his actions. “I respect the law and will fully cooperate as... more » -
Brownsville Police Department to simulate cannon sound to relocate migratory birds Play Video
March 1, 2026 6:31 PM
Brownsville residents may hear a loud boom beginning on Monday. According to the Brownsville Police Department, they are relocating migratory birds, but to do so safely, they'll be simulating the sound of a cannon. The department said they're seeing more birds and bird droppings in the city... more » -
Execution date set for Brownsville man convicted of beheading his children Play Video
February 25, 2026 6:30 PM
A Brownsville father convicted in the beheading of his three children is set to be executed on Nov. 12, 2026. John Allen Rubio was convicted in the brutal murders back in 2003. He's spent the last 23 years fighting his death sentence. Julissa Quesada was three years old,... more » -
One person killed in single-vehicle crash in Brownsville Play Video
February 22, 2026 1:05 PM
The Brownsville Police Department is investigating a single-vehicle crash that killed one person. The crash occurred at around 4:22 a.m. Sunday on the 500 block of Ruben M. Torres Boulevard. According to a news release, upon arrival, officers observed major damage to a vehicle that had struck a... more » -
Brownsville man accused of pulling out a gun during a fight Play Video
February 18, 2026 5:43 PM
A 29-year-old Brownsville man turned himself in to authorities on Wednesday after a video showed him pulling out a gun during a fight, according to the Brownsville Police Department. Jose Antonio Sauceda was charged with disorderly conduct discharged/display firearm in connection with a fight that broke out on Valentine’s... more » -
Card skimmer detector being used by Brownsville police Play Video
February 9, 2026 11:21 PM
Filling up at the pumps is now a little safer for drivers in Brownsville. The Brownsville Police Department announced they’re using a new tool to stop credit card fraud against victims of credit card skimmers. The skimmers are small, hidden devices placed over credit card readers that steal... more » -
Driver charged with intoxication assault following Brownsville hit-and-run crash
February 3, 2026 8:45 PM
The Brownsville Police Department identified the female driver accused of crashing into a 70-year-old male bicyclist and fleeing the scene. Debie Abigail Ruiz was charged with collision involving serious bodily injury and intoxication assault with a vehicle in connection with the incident, a police spokesperson confirmed. As previously... more » -
14-year-old facing manslaughter charge following deadly Brownsville shooting; gun owner also charged Play Video
February 2, 2026 6:19 PM
A 14-year-old male is in custody after fatally shooting his friend, according to the Brownsville Police Department. The shooting happened on Friday shortly after 8:30 p.m. in the 1300 block of S. Indiana Avenue. One man identified as the 25-year-old owner of the firearm and a relative of... more » -
Suspected drunk driver arrested following hit-and-run involving bicyclist in Brownsville Play Video
January 31, 2026 11:29 AM
A woman suspected of driving while intoxicated was arrested following a hit-and-run involving a 70-year-old male bicyclist in Brownsville, according to Brownsville Police Department spokesperson Abril Luna. The incident occurred around 9:45 a.m. Saturday in the area of North Frontage Road and Lago Road. Luna said officers responded... more » -
Man dies following Brownsville auto-pedestrian crash
January 21, 2026 12:43 PM
A 49-year-old man died on Wednesday after he was struck by a vehicle, according to the Brownsville Police Department. The crash happened Tuesday at around 7:30 p.m. in the 6500 block of Padre Island Highway, according to a news release. The victim was identified as Oscar Cantu, who... more » -
Brownsville police identify welder killed in tanker truck explosion Play Video
January 12, 2026 11:58 AM
The Brownsville Police Department has identified the welder who was killed in a tanker truck explosion on Friday, January 9. The victim was identified as 40-year-old David Matthew Alcaraz, according to Brownsville police spokesperson Abril Luna. RELATED STORY: Welder killed following tanker truck explosion at Brownsville worksite ... more » -
Welder killed following tanker truck explosion at Brownsville worksite Play Video
January 9, 2026 7:06 PM
A welder died on Friday following an explosion at a Brownsville worksite, according to Cameron County Emergency Management Coordinator Tom Hushen. According to Hushen, the unidentified man was welding the top of a tanker truck when the fumes inside the truck were ignited, causing a shockwave that knocked the... more » -
Brownsville police introduce 'impact team' as part of crackdown in entertainment district Play Video
January 9, 2026 12:47 PM
To help improve safety in the Midtown Entertainment District, the Brownsville Police Department has introduced an "impact team." It's made up of officers who patrol the area during peak hours, along with new technology to support those efforts. "We did see more establishments in that area. Also, a... more » -
New ordinance enforces new rules for businesses in Brownsville bar district Play Video
January 8, 2026 2:58 PM
Brownsville city leaders approved a new ordinance that establishes new rules for businesses serving alcohol in an area that police have dubbed as “problematic.” The Brownsville Midtown Entertainment Ordinance will go into effect in an area known as the city’s bar district. “With everything that's going on, the... more » -
Police: Brownsville ISD employee facing charges following officer-involved shooting Play Video
December 24, 2025 9:07 AM
The Texas Rangers are investigating after the suspect in a domestic disturbance incident was shot by police, according to the Brownsville Police Department. Brownsville Police Chief Felix Sauceda confirmed that the suspect, identified as 41-year-old Brownsville ISD employee Gerardo Enrique Garcia, is in custody. The wife and daughter... more » -
Community brings Christmas cheer to children at Little Haven in Brownsville Play Video
December 24, 2025 12:11 AM
A place in Brownsville designed to care for some of the most medically fragile children in the Rio Grande Valley opened its doors to the entire community as part of their very first Christmas celebration. The Brownsville Police Department brought Santa Claus and Brownsville firefighters showed up with their... more » -
Suspect in Brownsville bar district stabbing that hospitalized 2 people is in Mexico, police say Play Video
December 17, 2025 7:35 PM
The Brownsville Police Department is taking action after three people were stabbed early Monday morning during an altercation. As previously reported, Adan Aguirre Manrique is wanted on three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection with the stabbing that happened on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, shortly... more » -
Brownsville police seeking man accused of stabbing 3 people
December 16, 2025 8:50 PM
The Brownsville Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a 25-year-old suspect accused of stabbing three people during an altercation. Adan Aguirre Manrique was identified as the man police said stabbed the victims during an altercation that occurred on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 shortly after 2:15 a.m.... more » -
Tractor-trailer rollover crash causing traffic issues in Brownsville
December 15, 2025 5:46 PM
Drivers are being asked to seek an alternate route following a rollover crash involving a tractor-trailer, the Brownsville Police Department said. A spokesperson for the police department said it may take a few hours for the road to clear. The crash happened Monday at around 5 p.m. on... more » -
Second juvenile suspect in Brownsville trail vandalism investigation arrested Play Video
December 5, 2025 9:20 PM
The second juvenile suspect accused of causing more than $20,000 in damages to a trail was arrested, the Brownsville Police Department announced on Thursday. As previously reported, 32 solar-powered lights along the Belden West Trail near Sam’s Memorial Stadium were damaged in an act of vandalism that was reported... more » -
‘I don’t have anywhere else to live:’ Brownsville man continues staying in home destroyed by fire Play Video
December 2, 2025 10:12 PM
A Brownsville man is staying in a home that firefighters have deemed as “unlivable." Crisogono Perez-Perez’s home near Central Avenue and Highway 48 was destroyed in a fire more than a week ago. The ceiling is collapsing, and one of the walls is gone. Since the fire,... more » -
'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 » -
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 » -
Cameron County deputy accused of fleeing the scene of a crash resigns
November 19, 2025 11:57 PM
A deputy with the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office resigned prior to turning himself in to police in connection with a Brownsville crash, according to Sheriff Manuel Trevino. Hugo Dante Salinas Jr. was charged with duty on striking an unattended vehicle after he turned himself in to authorities on Monday,... more » -
Melissa package
November 18, 2025 10:51 PM
Parents of a Palmview High School student are mourning the death of their son, who was killed in a Nov. 16 crash. Gilbert Govea III had just turned 18 on Friday. “Every home he set foot in, he won over the parents of every child,” Gilbert’s mother —... more » -
IDEA Frontier assistant principal arrested after driving around naked, Brownsville police say Play Video
October 21, 2025 12:27 PM
A staff member at IDEA Frontier was arrested on a charge of indecent exposure, according to Brownsville jail records. A Tuesday news release from the Brownsville Police Department accused Luis Rodolfo Larrazolo of "driving around naked in his vehicle." A statement from IDEA Public Schools confirmed that Larrazolo... 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 » -
Teen shot during Brownsville robbery attempt, police say Play Video
October 13, 2025 11:51 AM
A juvenile was taken into custody after a 17-year-old was shot during an aggravated robbery, according to the Brownsville Police Department. According to a news release, the arrest stems from a Friday shooting during a party at the 7600 block of Utah Road. The teen was shot in... more » -
Pedestrian killed in Brownsville expressway crash Play Video
October 11, 2025 12:32 PM
A pedestrian walking along the expressway in Brownsville died after they were struck by a vehicle late Friday night, according to police. The victim has yet to be identified, according to a spokesperson with the Brownsville Police Department. The auto-pedestrian crash happened Friday shortly after 11 p.m. at... more » -
Man charged with deadly conduct in connection with Brownsville shooting Play Video
August 29, 2025 2:44 PM
A man has been charged in connection with a shooting incident in Brownsville on Friday, according to a news release. The news release said 32-year-old Francisco Lopez was charged with deadly conduct and issued a $12,000 bond. At around 1:35 a.m., Brownsville police responded to the 3400 block... more » -
Brownsville police seeking aggravated robbery suspects
August 14, 2025 10:54 PM
The Brownsville Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating and identifying two men they said were involved in an aggravated robbery. The robbery occurred at the 3300 Block of Southmost Road. Details of the robbery were not provided by police. Anyone with any information... more » -
Valley IDEA campuses upgrade safety and security measures Play Video
August 14, 2025 3:41 PM
Students at IDEA Public Schools in the Rio Grande Valley may notice the safety and security upgrades on campus. IDEA Robindale is one of several IDEA schools that are welcoming kids back to class. This is the sixth year the campus has been in operation in Brownsville. The school... more » -
Free back to school haircuts to be provided in Brownsville
August 4, 2025 11:26 AM
The Brownsville Police Department and Cameron County Sheriff’s Office will provide free haircuts and school supplies, according to a news release. The event is set for Monday, Aug. 4, at 5 p.m. at the Brownsville Events Center, located at 1 Events Center. The free haircuts are for school-aged... more » -
5-year-old girl dies following Brownsville crash, suspect remains in custody Play Video
August 3, 2025 10:31 PM
A 5-year-old girl died on Sunday following a three-vehicle crash in Brownsville that happened last month, the Brownsville Police Department confirmed to Channel 5 News. The child was in critical condition ever since the July 25 crash that hospitalized two other people. Police confirmed she died from injuries she... more » -
Brownsville Back-To-School Fair helps families save on school supplies Play Video
August 2, 2025 12:47 PM
A Back-To-School Fair was held at the Brownsville Sports Park. Free school supplies and health screenings were available for free. The event is an opportunity for families to save money, while preparing for new school year. The event is organized by Driscoll Health Plan and the Brownsville Police... more » -
Police escorted Brownsville woman home right before deadly shooting, authorities say Play Video
July 29, 2025 7:22 PM
The woman who died in a Monday shooting was shot by a man she used to date after Brownsville police officers escorted her home, authorities said. The Brownsville Police Department called the dispute an act of dating violence. Police have identified the victim as 23-year-old Nora Zuniga, and... more » -
Brownsville police arrest man after a crash left a child in critical condition Play Video
July 26, 2025 1:02 PM
A man has been charged in a major three-vehicle crash in Brownsville that left a child in critical condition, according to a news release. The news release said the crash happened on Friday at around 11:06 p.m. at the intersection of West University Boulevard and South Expressway 77/83. ... more » -
Brownsville police search for person of interest in vehicle thefts Play Video
July 25, 2025 2:30 PM
The Brownsville Police Department is searching for a man who is a person of interest in multiple vehicle thefts. Police said the vehicle thefts were committed in the area of Austin Road. Anyone with any information is urged to contact Brownsville Crime Stoppers at 956-546-8477. Information provided could... more » -
Brownsville police search for person of interest in assault case Play Video
July 23, 2025 3:30 PM
The Brownsville Police Department is searching for a man who is a person of interest in an assault investigation. Police said the incident happened at a convenience store at the 2100 block of Price Road on June 30. The victim claimed the man made unwanted contact with her. ... more » -
Arrest made following social media threat against Brownsville police officers
July 15, 2025 8:07 PM
A 23-year-old man is in custody after posting threats against three Brownsville police officers on social media, according to a news release. Steve Heriberto Salgado Jimenez was arrested on Tuesday by the U.S. Marshals on charges of terroristic threat against a peace officer in connection with the social media... more » -
Brownsville police: Sunrise Mall jewelry thief caught in stolen vehicle Play Video
July 9, 2025 11:02 PM
The 18-year-old man accused of stealing jewelry from the Sunrise Mall was caught with a stolen vehicle in McAllen, according to the Brownsville Police Department. A Wednesday news release identified Ricardo Patrick Emery as the burglar suspected of stealing jewelry on Saturday from the Sunrise Mall. According to... more » -
Single-vehicle crash in Brownsville kills one woman Play Video
July 2, 2025 11:17 AM
A woman died Wednesday morning after crashing her car into a utility pole, according to the Brownsville Police Department. Brownsville police said the accident happened at the 1700 block of North Minnesota Avenue at around 5:17 a.m. Preliminary investigation showed the driver, identified as 31-year-old Beatriz Castillo, was... more » -
Second Brownsville daycare employee arrested in connection with child death investigation Play Video
June 30, 2025 11:42 PM
A 38-year-old woman was arrested and charged on Monday in connection with the death of a 4-year-old boy who was left in a van belonging to a Brownsville daycare center. Sendy Ruiz was charged with injury to a child causing death, according to a news release from the Brownsville... more » -
Woman arrested in connection with child death at Brownsville daycare Play Video
June 28, 2025 11:43 AM
Brownsville police announced they've made an arrest in connection with a child found unresponsive at a daycare. Police said 36-year-old Karen Silva was taken into custody on Friday. She was arraigned Saturday morning and charged with injury to a child causing death. Silva's bond was set at $10,000,... more » -
Brownsville police: 4-year-old child found unresponsive inside daycare van Play Video
June 27, 2025 7:18 PM
**This article has been updated throughout. Brownsville police have confirmed a 4-year-old child was located unresponsive inside a van on Friday. Police said officers responded at around 5 p.m. at The Learning Club Pre School, located at the 3900 block of Paredes Line Road, in reference to a... more » -
Primary suspect charged in connection with fatal stabbing outside Brownsville funeral home Play Video
June 26, 2025 11:24 PM
The man accused in a fatal stabbing outside a Brownsville funeral home has been arraigned on Friday. Brownsville Police Department spokesperson Abril Luna said Mauricio Salazar was charged with first degree murder and issued a $1 million bond. Salazar was arrested as the primary suspect in a deadly... more » -
Brownsville police search for people involved in park vandalism Play Video
June 26, 2025 10:18 AM
The Brownsville Police Department is searching for the people who vandalized Tony Gonzalez Park. "These are incidents that have been happening, they have been ongoing and not only at this park, but at most of our parks as well as our trails," Brownsville Police Department spokesperson Abril Luna said.... more » -
Jury selected for trial of Border Patrol agent charged with sexual assault Play Video
June 23, 2025 7:16 PM
The trial for a Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol agent accused of sexual assault will start on Tuesday, court records indicate. A jury was selected Monday in the trial of Juan Jose Olivares. According to an indictment, Olivares was accused of sexual assault by a woman in 2019.... more » -
Bodycam footage of Brownsville officer-involved shooting released Play Video
June 18, 2025 11:03 PM
Bodycam footage obtained by Channel 5 News shows the moment a man was shot following a police chase in Brownsville. The suspect allegedly shot at a trooper with the Texas Department of Public Safety. Alberto Pintor Jr., 25, was arrested following the May 13 shooting and faces two... more » -
Brownsville officers recognized for feeding children left unattended at home Play Video
June 7, 2025 2:26 PM
New video obtained by Channel 5 News shows three Brownsville police officers feeding children that they say were left alone by their mom. It was that moment, Brownsville police worked to protect and serve the smallest members of their community. Police say the children who are two and 10-years-old... more » -
Brownsville Police Department unveils new system to pay citations Play Video
June 2, 2025 6:41 PM
Those who receive a ticket in Brownsville now have a new way to pay them off. Now, when a driver gets a citation, an officer will hand them a card with a QR code to pay online. A link to exchange messages with the municipal court will also... more » -
Missing elderly Brownsville man found Play Video
May 27, 2025 7:33 AM
UPDATE: The Brownsville Police Department said Jose Puga had been found as of Tuesday, May 27, at 4:51 p.m. Previous version of this story below. A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing Brownsville man on Tuesday morning. The Brownsville Police Department is searching for 74-year-old... more » -
Brownsville Police Look to Identify Person of Interest in Theft Case
July 24, 2019 11:44 AM
BROWNSVILLE – Brownsville police are searching for a person of interest in a theft case. Details are limited. The incident happened June 23 at a store on the 100 block of Billy Mitchell Blvd. If you have any information on who the man is, called Brownsville police... more » -
Regional Alert Discontinued for Missing 22-Year-Old in Brownsville Play Video
June 7, 2019 5:50 PM
UPDATE: The regional alert has been discontinued for a Brownsville 22-year-old. Authorities tell us Jose Luis Castrol, Jr. has been found. ----- BROWNSVILLE – Brownsville police have issued a regional alert for a missing 22-year-old. Authorities are looking for Jose Luis Castrol, Jr. Castrol was... more » -
Brownsville Police Searching for Woman Wanted for Auto Theft Play Video
June 6, 2019 4:12 PM
BROWNSVILLE – Brownsville police are looking for woman wanted for theft. Investigators say 47-year-old Belinda Zavala has an active warrant for theft of a motor vehicle. Officials believe Zavala may be hiding in the Harlingen or La Feria area. If you have any information, call the Brownsville... more » -
Brownsville Police Releases Photo of Person of Interest in Theft Case Play Video
May 21, 2019 12:15 PM
BROWNSVILLE – Brownsville police are looking to identify a person of interest in a theft investigation. They’re hoping someone recognizes a woman caught on surveillance video. The crime happened last Wednesday at a business on the 4400 block of U.S. Highway 77. Police say the woman was... more » -
Brownsville Man Facing Charges after Shooting at People in US Illegally Play Video
November 1, 2018 3:52 PM
UPDATE (11/5): A Brownsville man who allegedly opened fire on a group of illegal crossers remains in federal custody. According to a federal complaint, Enrique Fernandez shot at the group when they crossed through his property. Investigators say the 56-year-old told a Cameron County Sheriff's deputy that he fired into... more » -
Brownsville Officer Returns to Work after Acquittal Play Video
September 18, 2018 5:50 PM
BROWNSVILLE – A Brownsville police officer accused of smuggling people into the U.S. illegally is back on the job. Officer Valerie Rivas is back on patrol for the first time in five months following her acquittal in a human smuggling case. According to court documents, Rivas was apprehended by Border... more » -
4 Wanted in Aggravated Kidnapping Investigation
May 18, 2018 3:30 PM
BROWNSVILLE – Police are searching for four people wanted for aggravated kidnapping and engaging in organized criminal activity. According to a Brownsville Police Department press release, the charges stem from an investigation into an incident reported on May 4 at the 7900 block of South Texas Palm Circle. Warrants for... more » -
Local Police Dept. Donates Uniforms to First Responders in Port Aransas Play Video
September 7, 2017 4:36 PM
BROWNSVILLE – The Brownsville Police Department is sending help for first responders assisting in relief efforts in Port Aransas. Brownsville Police Department spokesman JJ Trevino said they collected 114 surplus uniforms to give them a fresh change of clothes. They also sent toiletries and undergarments for those helping in Port... more » -
Man Charged for Deadly Auto-Pedestrian Accident Play Video
July 13, 2017 3:39 PM
UPDATE (7/14/17): The man accused of running over and killing a child went before a judge Friday morning. Seventy-two year old, Gustavo Munoz, is charged with criminal negligent homicide and aggravated assault. Police are still trying to determine why Munoz veered off the road. -------- BROWNSVILLE – Brownsville police arrested... more »