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• Two men arrested in separate evading arrest incidents in the Valley Play Video

  December 20, 2025 10:54 AM

  Two men were arrested Saturday in separate suspected drunk driving incidents after they attempted to evade arrests with the Texas Department of Public Safety. At around 6:28 a.m., DPS attempted to stop a Dodge Durango for a traffic violation near Border Road and Expressway 83 in Alamo, according to... 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 »

• Peñitas man wanted by police following McAllen auto theft

  December 16, 2025 8:22 PM

  The McAllen Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a 32-year-old man from Peñitas suspected of stealing a pickup truck, according to a news release. Eduardo Martinez Vasquez is wanted in connection with the theft of a 2021 Chevrolet pickup that was reported stolen on Monday, Dec.... more »

• Rob Reiner's son Nick arrested after the director and his wife were found dead at their home

  December 15, 2025 4:02 PM

  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rob Reiner's younger son, Nick Reiner, was in jail Monday after being booked for what investigators believe was the fatal stabbing of the director-actor and his wife at their Los Angeles home a day earlier, authorities said. It was not immediately clear what charges Nick... more »

• Edinburg man stabbed neighbor multiple times during argument, police say Play Video

  December 15, 2025 11:16 AM

  A man has been charged after allegedly stabbing his neighbor during an argument, according to a news release. Ryan Rodriguez, 25, was charged with aggravated assault; his bond was set at $50,000. The Edinburg Police Department received a call about a stabbing in the 1400 block of Carmen... more »

• Man found dead near Edinburg, investigation underway Play Video

  December 1, 2025 2:45 PM

  An investigation is underway after a man was found dead near Edinburg, according to the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies with the sheriff’s office responded to the 23700 block of Calle Guillermo Sunday shortly after midnight and found an unresponsive man lying on the property, according to a news... 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 »

• Funeral services underway for daycare director killed in Donna shooting Play Video

  October 20, 2025 7:16 PM

  Funeral services were held on Monday for the daycare director who was shot and killed last week outside her place of work. A public viewing for 26-year-old Nubia Bravo was held at Salinas Funeral Home in Weslaco. Bravo was identified as the director of Neni's Childcare #2 daycare.... more »

• Woman detained in connection with deadly shooting in Mission Play Video

  October 20, 2025 7:13 AM

  A woman has been detained in connection with a deadly shooting in rural Mission, according to a news release from the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office. The news release said deputies responded to shots fired at the 4200 block of J&A Drive at around 1:37 a.m. Monday. Deputies found... more »

• Bond set for fugitive charged in connection with 2021 Edinburg homicide Play Video

  September 25, 2025 12:14 PM

  A man who had been on the run for nearly five years had his bond set at $1 million after he was charged in connection with a murder that happened in rural Edinburg. Jorge Havier Vasquez was taken into custody on Wednesday following a traffic stop in Hidalgo County.... 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 »

• The economy was a strength for Trump in his first term. Not anymore, according to recent polling

  September 24, 2025 11:24 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's second-term strengths look different from his first, according to recent polling. Once strengthened by economic issues, Trump's approval is now relatively low on the economy and he's leaning on his stronger issues of crime, border security and immigration. Concerns about the economy and... more »

• Man arrested in connection with death of girlfriend's husband in Mission Play Video

  September 22, 2025 11:47 AM

  A man was arrested on a manslaughter charge in connection with the death of his girlfriend's husband, according to the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office. The suspect was identified as one of two men who beat the victim before he was fatally struck by a vehicle in an unrelated incident,... more »

• Convicted sex offender charged with kidnapping and raping woman in Donna Play Video

  September 19, 2025 3:44 PM

  A 27-year-old man has been charged with aggravated kidnapping after allegedly taking a woman against her will at gunpoint, according to a news release. The news release said Michael Contreras was official charged on Friday and his bond was set at $500,000. The incident occurred on June 7... more »

• Multiple charges filed against suspect accused in Brownsville sailor's death Play Video

  September 19, 2025 1:56 PM

  Multiple charges are now filed against the suspect in the murder of U.S. Navy sailor Angelina Resendiz. The charges against Jeremiah Copeland were outlined at a hearing on Thursday, and included murder and sexual assault against multiple women. RELATED STORY: Hearing set for suspect in custody in connection... more »

• More than a dozen injured in Minneapolis shootings at homeless camp and near transit station

  September 17, 2025 11:27 AM

  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Eight people have been wounded, including four with critical injuries, in a shooting at a homeless camp on private property in Minneapolis, police said. The shooting happened just hours after and blocks away from another shooting that left five injured near a transit station as city... more »

• Suspect in Edinburg officer-involved shooting was holding knives outside Stripes store, police say Play Video

  September 16, 2025 9:01 AM

  The Edinburg Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in the parking lot of a Stripes convenience store on Tuesday morning. Edinburg police officers received multiple reports of a man acting erratically and holding two knives outside the store located at the intersection of University Drive... more »

• 'Operation Lone Star 2.0:' DPS arresting thousands of undocumented immigrants across Texas to aid Trump’s mass deportation

  September 12, 2025 2:51 PM

  “Operation Lone Star 2.0”: DPS arresting thousands of undocumented immigrants across Texas to aid Trump’s mass deportation " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up... more »

• Edinburg man arrested in connection with stabbing that stemmed from road rage incident Play Video

  September 12, 2025 1:36 PM

  A man was arrested for allegedly stabbing another man during a verbal altercation that stemmed from a road rage incident in Edinburg. Leobardo Alexis Garcia, 46, allegedly stabbed a man in the stomach on Thursday at around 6 p.m., according to a news release. Preliminary investigation revealed two... more »

• She was adopted into an abusive US home. Decades later, immigration policies sent her back to Brazil

  September 10, 2025 11:15 AM

  It sounded like freedom, like a world of possibility beyond the orphanage walls. Maria Pires was getting adopted. At 11 years old, she saw herself escaping the chaos and violence of the Sao Paulo orphanage, where she'd been sexually assaulted by a staff member. She saw herself leaving Brazil... more »

• Harlingen CBD shop broken into for second time in two weeks Play Video

  September 9, 2025 9:37 PM

  A CBD shop was broken into in Harlingen late Monday night. CBD Wellness RGV Owner Greg Solis said this was the second break-in his store faced in two weeks. “There were a couple of masked gentlemen who came in [last week] and they took about $2,000 worth of... more »

• Harlingen restaurant owner speaks out following break-in Play Video

  September 8, 2025 9:02 PM

  Surveillance video obtained by Channel 5 News shows the moment a suspect wearing a green hoodie and blue jeans broke into a Harlingen restaurant late Sunday night. Provecho y Salud owner John Vargas said the suspect stole nearly $5,000 from a cash box in his office. “I put... more »

• Jury selected in trial for man accused of killing Donna High School student in 2020 Play Video

  September 5, 2025 8:40 PM

  A jury is now seated in the Carlos Contreras murder trial. Contreras, who was 17 at the time, is accused of killing 18-year-old Genaro Isaiah Castillo in January 2020. RELATED STORY: 17-Year-Old Receives $1M Bond in Murder of Donna Student The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office at the... 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 »

• 'Reptile' man sentenced to 9 years for 2022 deadly shooting in McAllen Play Video

  August 30, 2025 11:49 AM

  A man who was described as a "reptile" pleaded guilty to murder in a deadly 2022 shooting in McAllen. According to Hidalgo County court records, Jayson Martinez Gonzalez was sentenced to nine years after pleading guilty to murder in the death of Jesus Sanchez. Gonzalez was given 741 days... more »

• McAllen suing downtown bars for failing to comply with city permit requirements Play Video

  August 29, 2025 9:26 PM

  McAllen Code Enforcement officers will be stopping by several bars in the city’s downtown area on Friday night to ensure they’re complying with state and city ordinances, the city announced. The city of McAllen also announced they filed lawsuits against three bars in the downtown area for failing to... more »

• Trump suggests more US cities need National Guard but crime stats tell a different story

  August 29, 2025 3:36 PM

  President Donald Trump has threatened to deploy the National Guard to Chicago, New York, Seattle, Baltimore, San Francisco and Portland, Oregon, to fight what he says is runaway crime. Yet data shows most violent crime in those places and around the country has declined in recent years. Homicides through... 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 »

• Two teens charged following assault of police officer in downtown McAllen Play Video

  August 25, 2025 10:15 AM

  Two men were identified and charged in connection with an assault of a police officer that occurred early Sunday morning. According to the McAllen Police Department, officers were breaking up a fight in downtown McAllen and detained Sergio Contreras Sandoval, 18, and Alexander Andree Flores, 17. Flores was identified... more »

• Weslaco police see rise in vehicle thefts Play Video

  August 16, 2025 12:32 PM

  Residents living in northern Weslaco should be aware. Police are keeping an eye on a rise in vehicle thefts in the area. Police say it started in the last couple of weeks from July until now. Eight vehicles have been stolen, the majority of them GMC's and Chevy trucks.... more »

• Picnic table stolen from Cameron County park Play Video

  August 14, 2025 10:09 PM

  Cameron County Precinct 1 celebrated the opening of a new pump track at the Pedro “Pete” Benavides County Park in Brownsville in June. As part of the track, three new picnic tables were placed under the park’s canopy. One of those tables was stolen earlier this month. Cameron... more »

• Federal agents will be out 24/7 on patrol in Washington, the White House says

  August 13, 2025 5:33 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — As a wary Washington waited, the White House promised a ramp-up of National Guard troops and federal officers on the streets of the nation's capital around the clock starting Wednesday, days after President Donald Trump's unprecedented announcement that his administration would take over the city's police department... more »

• Sentencing set for former Edinburg councilman convicted of bribery Play Video

  August 13, 2025 3:27 PM

  A former city of Edinburg councilman is scheduled for sentencing after he pleaded guilty to a federal bribery charge. Jorge "Coach" Salinas will be sentenced on November 5 and will remain out on a $50,000 bond. RELATED STORY: Former Edinburg councilman to plead guilty to federal bribery charge... more »

• Target store shooter fired randomly and had a history of mental illness, Austin police say

  August 12, 2025 3:29 PM

  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A shooting outside a Target store in Texas that killed three people, including a 4-year-old girl and her grandfather, began with the gunman randomly firing on an employee collecting shopping carts and set in motion a terrifying sequence of stolen cars and crashes that ended with... more »

• Trump's takeover of Washington law enforcement begins as National Guard troops arrive

  August 12, 2025 3:20 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The new picture of law enforcement in the nation's capital began taking shape Tuesday as some of the 800 National Guard members deployed by the Trump administration began arriving. The city's police and federal officials, projecting cooperation, took the first steps in an uneasy partnership to reduce... more »

• Trump says he's placing Washington police under federal control and deploying the National Guard

  August 11, 2025 11:56 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that he's deploying the National Guard across Washington and taking over the city's police department in the hopes of reducing crime, even as the city's mayor has noted that crime is falling in the nation's capital. The Republican president, who said... more »

• Cell phone robbery suspect arrested following police chase in Edinburg

  August 10, 2025 6:47 PM

  A 29-year-old man is in custody after stealing a cell phone and leading law enforcement officers on a chase that ended in Edinburg, according to the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect was not identified. A news release from the sheriff’s office said the suspect was wanted in... more »

• A US tourist who flew to Puerto Rico for a Bad Bunny concert was fatally shot, police say

  August 10, 2025 2:08 PM

  SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A U.S. tourist who was visiting Puerto Rico for Bad Bunny's residency was fatally shot early Sunday at La Perla, a popular seaside shantytown, police said. The victim was identified as Kevin Mares, a 25-year-old who lived in New York, according to a... more »

• Man hospitalized following Edinburg shooting, suspect at large Play Video

  August 8, 2025 10:17 AM

  A man was hospitalized Thursday after he was shot in the chest, according to the Edinburg Police Department. Police are searching for the shooter, according to a news release. According to the release, 36-year-old Matthew Fraustro was shot following a dispute with the shooter over property. Police... more »

• Mexican federal prosecutor found dead in Reynosa Play Video

  August 4, 2025 10:49 PM

  A federal prosecutor was found dead in Reynosa, according to Tamaulipas Gov. Américo Villarreal. The prosecutor was identified as Ernesto Vazquez Reyna, federal officials confirmed to Channel 5 News. The Vasquez's vehicle was found on fire on Monday, according to a news release from the Tamaulipas Attorney General’s... more »

• Bond set for second suspect in Edinburg shooting that injured a teen girl Play Video

  August 1, 2025 11:09 AM

  The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office has identified a second suspect in a shooting in rural Edinburg that injured a 16-year-old girl. Isaiah Anthony Estrada, 18, was arrested on Thursday. He was arraigned on Friday and charged with aggravated assault. His bond was set at $1 million. RELATED STORY:... more »

• Man charged with indecency with a child after victim makes outcry in San Juan

  July 26, 2025 10:55 AM

  A man has been charged with indecency with a child after the victim, who is under 16 years old, made an outcry in San Juan. Arturo Leon Jr. was arraigned on Saturday and issued a $250,000 bond. San Juan police received a report about the outcry on... more »

• Records: Former McAllen city employee stole victim's bank account information to make credit card payments Play Video

  July 24, 2025 3:40 PM

  A former employee with the city of McAllen made nearly $125,000 in credit card payments through someone else's bank account information, according to a criminal complaint obtained by Channel 5 News. Rosa “Rosie” Elena Pedraza was arrested on July 11 on charges of theft and fraudulent use or possession... more »

• Former Progreso mayor sentenced to nearly 4 years for smuggling cocaine Play Video

  July 24, 2025 10:21 AM

  Former Progreso Mayor Gerardo Alanis was sentenced Thursday to 46 months in prison in connection to a federal drug trafficking charge. Following his prison term, Alanis will serve three years of supervised release and pay a $15,000 fine. RELATED STORY: Former Progreso mayor pleads guilty to federal drug... more »

• Deadly stabbing investigation underway in Cameron Park Play Video

  July 2, 2025 11:42 AM

  The Cameron County Sheriff's Office is investigating a stabbing in Cameron Park that left a man dead and a woman in critical but stable condition, according to a news release. According to the release, deputies with the sheriff's office responded to the 2100 block of Florencia Avenue Wednesday shortly... more »

• Lyford police identify suspect accused of aggravated robbery Play Video

  June 17, 2025 10:26 AM

  The Lyford Police Department has identified the suspect accused of robbing a Dollar General at gunpoint. Noe Vallejo reportedly pointed a gun at the clerk and stole items from the store. In the surveillance video, Vallejo is shown walking in with a gray hoodie and shorts. RELATED STORY:... more »

• Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office search for aggravated robbery suspect Play Video

  June 6, 2025 4:32 PM

  The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office is investigating an aggravated robbery that occurred at a smoke shop. The sheriff's office said the robbery took place on FM 2812 in rural Edinburg on May 30. Investigators believe the suspect vehicle is a newer Chevrolet model passenger car. Anyone with any... more »

• McAllen Stripes manager pleads guilty to sexually assaulting customer

  May 23, 2025 6:20 PM

  The manager of a Stripes Convenience Store has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a customer in 2023, according to a news release from Israel Perez Law. Juan Francisco Briones will serve seven years probation as part of a plea deal, according to the news release. The law firm... more »

• Lyford Residents Aid in Combating Crime amid Unmanned Police Station Play Video

  December 4, 2019 7:46 PM

  LYFORD – A Rio Grande Valley community are rallying together to catch an alleged thief on the run. Willacy County sheriff’s deputies say the citizens of Lyford helped point them in the right direction. The city of Lyford may be without a police department, but the citizens are... more »

• San Benito City Officials Set Curfew for Those Under Age of 17 Play Video

  September 4, 2019 11:04 PM

  SAN BENITO – A curfew ordinance for kids under the age of 17 was reinstated in one Rio Grande Valley city. It could cost parents if their children are caught breaking the law. San Benito City Commissioners say it's important for public health and safety. Sunday through... more »

• Brownsville Man With Paraplegia Concerned for Safety of Providers Due to Crime Play Video

  July 30, 2019 5:09 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - A Brownsville man with paraplegia is trying to keep his providers protected from crime in his neighborhood. Ismael Cavazos counts on his providers for everything and says he just wants to be able to do his part to make sure he’s looking out for the people looking... more »

• Suspected Drug Houses to be Demolished in San Benito Play Video

  July 29, 2019 4:33 PM

  SAN BENITO - Suspected drug houses are about to be demolished in San Benito. This is a part of Operation Crackdown. More than 25 abandoned houses in San Benito will be torn down by the National Guard. City officials say they hope destroying them will... more »

• Weslaco Police Remind Residents to Take Precaution After 9 p.m.

  April 4, 2019 2:03 PM

  WESLACO – The Weslaco Police Department is advising residents to remember to take safety precautions after 9:00 p.m. In an effort to ensure crime prevention, Weslaco police launched their 'Lock It Down Weslaco' safety initiative. The initiative is to remind residents to remove valuables in vehicles, lock car... more »

• Valley Man Arrested after Authorities Find Stash of Weapons Play Video

  April 2, 2019 10:34 PM

  WESLACO – A stash of weapons and ammo landed two men in federal custody. They were arrested in Jim Wells County, but one of them is from the Rio Grande Valley. Epigmenio Palomo was in the passenger seat, according to investigators. Investigators say he is a convicted... more »

• Banners in Tamaulipas Threaten More Violence as Tensions Build Between Gov't, Cartels Play Video

  March 13, 2019 5:01 PM

  WESLACO – Tension in Tamaulipas is building between the government and cartels. Banners hanging along public roads threatened more violence unless the governments complied. A photo of one banner, addressed to Mexican leaders, has been circulating online since Friday. KRGV’s Valerie Gonzalez reached out to former FBI... more »

• Teens Could Face Serious Consequences When Playing Online Games Play Video

  March 7, 2019 6:30 PM

  SAN JUAN – Some local teenagers are ending up in court because of online video games. As intensity and rage builds up between users on online games, so can threats. “A lot of times parents do not keep an eye out on their kids when it comes to... more »

• La Villa Police Believe Stolen Pets Could be Used for Illegal Activity Play Video

  February 28, 2019 4:42 PM

  LA VILLA – Police believe pets stolen in the La Villa area are being used for illegal activity. La Villa police are still investigating the situation since there isn’t any concrete evidence. KRGV’s Christian Colón spoke with local residents to get their feedback on this. “If this... more »

• Fake Licenses, Passports Being Offered Online to Facebook Users Play Video

  February 26, 2019 5:22 PM

  WESLACO – Fake licenses and fake passports are being offered on social media which could provide a way into the country or into another state. People with fake Facebook profiles can trick users into becoming part of the crime. The ‘Passport and License’ Facebook page claims you can... more »

• Authorities Searching for Man Allegedly Associated with Gulf Cartel Play Video

  February 26, 2019 3:59 PM

  MISSION – Agents are offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of a Mission man believed to be associated with the Gulf Cartel. The FBI is offering $25,000 for information on Juan Alberto Mendez. Mendez is accused of racketeering crimes including attempted murder, murder, kidnapping resulting... more »

• Experts Say 'El Chapo' Guzman's Conviction Won't Change Cartel Activity Play Video

  February 13, 2019 10:05 PM

  WESLACO – Experts say Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman’s conviction won’t change the way law enforcement works. Hidalgo County Sheriff Eddie Guerra says the recent conviction of El Chapo isn’t going to change gang activity currently operating in the county. "We're always concerned and always looking for drug activity... more »

• Man Arraigned for Allegedly Stealing Gladys Porter Zoo Tortoise Play Video

  February 13, 2019 4:51 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A tortoise stolen from Gladys Porter Zoo is back in its enclosure. The man who allegedly took the tortoise, Julio Cesar Marroquin has been charged with theft. A police report was filed on Feb. 6 and the tortoise valued at $3,600 has since been returned to... more »

• Edinburg Man Speaks Out on Neighboring Restaurant Crime Scene Play Video

  February 12, 2019 4:21 PM

  EDINBURG – A man who works across the street from the crime scene on Monday night is speaking out. Officers responded to reports of gunshots on the 1300 block of North Closner Boulevard. Juan Serna says he has worked every day without thinking about the restaurant building the... more »

• Pharr Police Searching for Burglary Suspects

  January 16, 2019 9:29 PM

  PHARR – Suspected burglars are still on the run from Hidalgo County Sheriff’s deputies. The burglary happened on Dec. 22 on Veterans Road in Pharr. Investigators say a surveillance video caught one man breaking into a business, while the other waited outside. The suspects left with beer... more »