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• Pharr Man Facing DWI, Evading Arrest Charges following Chase in McAllen Play Video

  January 2, 2020 12:07 PM

  MCALLEN – A 36-year-old is facing DWI and evading arrest charges after leading the Department of Public Safety on a chase in McAllen early Thursday morning. Around 5:15 a.m. near 10 th Street and Pecan Boulevard, a state trooper attempted to stop Joe Omar Guerrero, of Pharr, for a... more »

• Investigation Underway in Pharr after Woman Shoots Man in Moving Vehicle Play Video

  January 1, 2020 12:28 PM

  PHARR – An investigation is underway in Pharr following reports of shots fired. The gunfire erupted inside a car. It happened along FM 495, off Expressway 281 around noon Wednesday. Authorities say a woman shot a man as the car was in motion, happening after a disturbance. ... more »

• 31-Year-Old Identified as Alleged Driver in Christmas Eve Car Chase Ending in Mercedes Play Video

  December 27, 2019 11:40 AM

  WESLACO – The Department of Public Safety released the identity of the driver who led law enforcement on a car chase Christmas Eve . DPS says they tried to pull 31-year-old Juan Trevino, Jr. over on FM 491 in Cameron County. The chase ended in Mercedes near a sugarcane... more »

• Missing Woman from Combes Reunites with Family Play Video

  November 6, 2019 9:58 PM

  HARLINGEN – The search for a woman missing out of Combes has ended. As of Wednesday night, she’s in her own home thanks for a niece who never stopped looking for her. Dolores Tollisen Garza, 49, disappeared Sunday morning. CHANNEL 5 NEWS had joined her niece, Cassandra... more »

• Mission Man Dies in Crash North of Palmview Play Video

  October 3, 2019 3:39 PM

  NEAR PALMVIEW – A man is dead after crashing his vehicle into a ditch along FM 676. It happened Thursday approximately at 12:40 p.m. west of Bentsen Palm Drive, just north of Palmview. The Department of Public Safety says a preliminary investigation revealed 55-year-old Octavio Guerrero, of Mission,... more »

• Hit-and-Run Crash Under Investigation in Edcouch Play Video

  October 2, 2019 10:52 AM

  EDCOUCH – The Department of Public Safety is searching for a hit-and-run driver. They're investigating the crash that happened Wednesday at FM 107 and Mile 2 West in Edcouch. Investigators believe the driver fled the scene in a silver Ford Taurus. There's no word on the condition... more »

• 27-Year-Old Man Killed in Rollover Crash in Weslaco

  September 8, 2019 11:34 AM

  WESLACO – The Department of Public Safety is investigating a fatal rollover crash in Weslaco. It happened Saturday at 11:40 p.m. on 34th Street near Hopper Road. The driver of a Chevy Silverado, identified as 27-year-old Horacio Reyes of Weslaco, died at the scene. The preliminary investigation... more »

• Road Closures in Place for Trooper Sanchez’s Funeral Procession Play Video

  September 5, 2019 11:52 AM

  WESLACO – The Department of Public Safety announced road closures ahead of scheduled services for State Trooper Moises Sanchez. On Friday, at 11 a.m., DPS will close the southbound frontage lanes, along Expressway 281, from Trenton to Owassa roads. Additionally, the northbound frontage lanes from Owassa Road to... more »

• Weslaco Man Frustrated Over High Wrecker Bill for Towing Car 10 Miles Play Video

  August 27, 2019 6:49 PM

  WESLACO – Oftentimes, if you’re in a crash, you are going to be at the disposal of the officers trying to clear the roadway. In the matter of an instant, on Friday, Johnathan Bulnes lost control on the road and rear-ended another vehicle. He says a state trooper... more »

• New ‘Cite and Release’ System in Consideration for Small Marijuana Offenses in the Valley Play Video

  August 23, 2019 8:05 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – It’s called “cite and release”. The Department of Public Safety has ordered troopers around the state to issue citations for small marijuana offenses. Individuals won’t be arrested, but their cases will still be prosecuted. Local municipalities are considering the cite and release system too. ... more »

• Local DPS Spokesman Retiring after 38 Years in Law Enforcement Play Video

  August 22, 2019 3:26 PM

  WESLACO – The public information officer for the Department of Public Safety in the Rio Grande Valley is retiring after 23 years of service with the agency. A retirement luncheon was held for Lt. Johnny Hernandez on Thursday. Several law enforcement agencies from across the state and the... more »

• DPS Chase in McAllen Ends in Crash, Suspect in Custody Play Video

  July 25, 2019 4:49 PM

  UPDATE (5:30 p.m.): The northbound lane of 29th Street has re-opened. MCALLEN – Authorities confirm a person who led Texas Department of Public Safety on a chase is in custody. It happened near Ithaca and 29th streets in McAllen. Authorities tell us the suspect hit another vehicle... more »

• Westbound Frontage Back Open in Alamo Area while Authorities Investigate Fatal Hit-and-Run Play Video

  July 21, 2019 8:57 AM

  UPDATE (1:51p.m.) : The crash scene is now clear. -- ALAMO – Police are on the scene following a fatal hit-and-run wreck Sunday morning. The scene is along the westbound Frontage Road between Alamo and Cesar Chavez roads. Department of Public Safety Lt. Johnny Hernandez says... more »

• Man Accused of Shooting State Trooper Pleads Not Guilty Play Video

  July 10, 2019 11:01 AM

  EDINBURG – The man accused of shooting a state trooper in April went before a judge Wednesday. Victor Alejandro Godinez was arraigned and pled not guilty to his three charges of attempted capital murder. Judge Letty Lopez set a pretrial hearing for Aug. 22. Godinez allegedly shot... more »

• DPS Trooper Shot in the Line of Duty to Have Final Surgery Play Video

  May 22, 2019 4:54 PM

  UPDATE (7/10): The Department of Public Safety confirms Trooper Moises Sanchez will have his final surgery Monday. His wife, Mrs. Sanchez, says the surgery is to place a reconstructed bone flap in his head. ---- UPDATE (6/13): The Department of public safety has announced Trooper Moises Sanchez... 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 »

• Brooks Co. Ranchers Weigh In on Increase of Immigrant Traffic Play Video

  May 20, 2019 9:11 AM

  FALFURRIAS – Border security resources are focused on the Rio Grande Valley; that focus is creating a sense of insecurity among some Brooks County residents. For years, ranchers have seen immigrants use their land to travel north, the only difference now is a decrease in Border Patrol agents. ... more »

• Teen Dead, 4-year-old Injured after Fatal 3 Vehicle Crash Play Video

  May 17, 2019 9:14 AM

  RAYMONDVILLE – A 26-year-old woman is charged after a fatal crash Thursday night. Dayna Louise Salinas is charged with intoxication manslaughter and two counts of intoxication assault. The accident happened on Business 77 south of FM 3168 south of Raymondville. The Department of Public Safety says Salinas... more »

• People with Disabilities Urged to Register for Emergency Assistance Play Video

  May 13, 2019 12:43 PM

  WESLACO – With the start of hurricane season just around the corner, the state is urging Texans to register for an emergency assistance program. The Department of Public Safety recommends people with disabilities and other special needs to sign up. The State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry, or... more »

• 2 in Custody after Overnight Chase Ends in Crash Play Video

  May 6, 2019 7:56 AM

  PHARR – Two people are in custody after a high speed chase and crash in Pharr. The chase started around 12 a.m. Monday and ended in a crash at the intersection of Business 83 and Jackson Road. Department of Public Safety arrested one person at the scene. ... more »

• Trooper’s Wife Releases Message on Husband’s Condition Play Video

  May 5, 2019 7:07 PM

  WESLACO – The wife of the Department of Public Safety trooper who was shot last month released a message updating on her husband’s condition. Yvonne Sanchez says Moises Sanchez is listed in stable condition and has been showing little improvement every day. She says Moises' “vitals remain strong;”... more »

• DPS Offer $3K Reward for Most Wanted Sex Offender Play Video

  May 2, 2019 3:04 PM

  WESLACO – The Department of Public Safety are now offering a reward for a man who failed to register as a sex offender. Officials say 40-year-old Luis Flores was added to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders list. Flores has been wanted since Sept. 2018. A... more »

• Emergency Crews Respond to Pallet Fire in Donna on FM 493 Play Video

  April 30, 2019 9:02 AM

  DONNA – Firefighters responded to a fire on property used for pallet storage in Donna. Emergency crews from Alamo, Elsa, Donna and Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office were on the scene Tuesday morning. Hidalgo County sheriff deputies say the call came in just after 8 a.m. No injuries... more »

• Edinburg Mayor, Wife Charged in Connection to Election Fraud Case, Bond Posted Play Video

  April 25, 2019 10:00 AM

  EDINBURG – Richard Molina, mayor of Edinburg, and his wife Dalia Molina turned themselves into investigators at a Department of Public Safety Office Thursday morning. DPS Lt. Johnny Hernandez confirms to CHANNEL 5 NEWS the Attorney General's Office obtained arrest warrants for Molina for one count of engaging in... more »

• Vehicle Crashes into Home following Chase in Brownsville Play Video

  April 16, 2019 10:50 AM

  BROWNSVILLE – A police chase ended with a vehicle slamming into a home Monday night. The crash happened at 17 th Street and Southmost Blvd around 10:40 p.m. A Department of Public Safety trooper was flagged down by a convenience store clerk on International and Southmost boulevard. ... more »

• Multi-Agency Chase in Cameron Co. Ends in Crash

  April 11, 2019 2:23 PM

  UPDATE (6:30 p.m.): The man who allegedly lead authorities on a chase is behind bars. He was wanted in two Rio Grande Valley counties. ----- HARLINGEN – The Department of Public Safety pursued in a chase in Cameron County. The chase ensued near La Feria and... more »

• DPS Warning of Fake Fundraisers Supporting Injured Trooper Play Video

  April 10, 2019 10:16 PM

  MISSION – The Department of Public Safety is warning residents about crooks who may be trying to exploit their generosity. This warning comes after several community events were set up for a state trooper who was injured in a shooting. DPS Lt. Johnny Hernandez says these events and... more »

• Blood Drive Organized for Injured DPS Trooper

  April 8, 2019 8:31 PM

  EDINBURG – A replenished blood drive has been organized for Moises Sanchez, the Department of Public Safety trooper who was shot Saturday. The blood drive will take place at the Edinburg Parks & Recreation Wellness Center on Tuesday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The center is located... more »

• Prayer Vigil for DPS Trooper Scheduled for Tuesday

  April 8, 2019 12:38 PM

  EDINBURG – A prayer vigil has been organized for the Department of Public Safety state trooper, Moises Sanchez, who was shot over the weekend. It will be held at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. The community is welcome to join. Anyone... 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 »

• Hidalgo Co. Paramedics Answered Call to Save DPS Trooper Play Video

  April 8, 2019 8:00 AM

  EDINBURG – A Rio Grande Valley trooper with the Department of Public Safety remains hospitalized in critical but stable condition after being shot by a suspect over the weekend. The shooting happened Saturday night in the McAllen-Edinburg area. Hidalgo County Emergency Medical Services quickly transported the trooper to... more »

• Suspect in Shooting of DPS Trooper Charged Play Video

  April 7, 2019 10:23 AM

  UPDATE (2:54 PM): The suspect, Victor Alejandro Godinez, was arraigned by Judge Terry Palacios Sunday. Godinez is charged with three counts of attempted capital murder of a peace officer. His bond was set at $3 million. Update: Suspect Victor Alejandro Godinez, 24, of Edinburg has been... more »

• Troopers Prevent Vehicle from Falling into Canal

  March 28, 2019 7:10 PM

  EDINBURG – Troopers helped to prevent a vehicle from falling about 20 feet into a canal on Wednesday. With their quick thinking, they were able to use tow straps to secure the vehicle until the wrecker service arrived. The Department of Public Safety says the driver could have... more »

• Mission Man Killed in Auto-Ped Crash Play Video

  February 27, 2019 11:44 AM

  MISSION – The Department of Public Safety has released the name of the man who was killed an in auto-pedestrian crash. Jacobo Camacho was hit by a truck near the area of FM-2221 and Brushline Road, according to DPS. The 23-year-old was pronounced dead at Mission Regional. ... more »

• Law Enforcement Stationed on Both Sides of Border near Eagle Pass Play Video

  February 7, 2019 4:22 PM

  EAGLE PASS – The migrant caravan brought extra law enforcement from both sides of the border. On the U.S. side, the Department of Public Safety, Border Patrol and U.S. Customs and Border Protection are stationed. On the other side, Mexican federal police are looking over the river onto... more »

• DPS Investigating Fatal Crash in Willacy Co. Involving Tractor-Trailer Play Video

  December 24, 2018 8:27 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE – The Department of Public Safety is investigating a fatal crash. It happened on FM 2629 near FM 1427 in Willacy County at 3:48 p.m. Monday. According to DPS Lt. Johnny Hernandez, a preliminary investigation revealed a 2013 Nissan Altima was traveling northbound on FM 1425, approaching... more »

• 3 Victims of Fatal Accident in Donna in Stable Condition Play Video

  December 20, 2018 4:53 PM

  UPDATE (12/24 5:00 p.m.) : The three survivors from last week's deadly crash are now in stable condition. ------ UPDATE (5 p.m.) : Authorities have now identified all the victims of a fatal crash in Donna. Police captain Ric Suarez identified the deceased mother and son as... more »

• Authorities Respond to Fatal Accident on FM 493 in Donna Play Video

  December 20, 2018 11:46 AM

  UPDATE (4:30pm): The two-vehicle crash claimed the life of a woman and her 8-year-old son. Donna police say the woman was driving southbound with her three children when she swerved off the road. Authorities say she tried to overcompensate for her mistake and swerved back onto the road... more »

• Multiple Law Enforcement Agencies Respond to Pursuit near La Feria Play Video

  November 12, 2018 9:42 PM

  LA FERIA – Multiple agencies are on scene where a pursuit continues near La Feria. Department of Public Safety troopers, Border Patrol agents and U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers responded to the pursuit on White Ranch Road north of I-2. A suspect bailed out of the vehicle and ran... more »

• Passenger Dies after Vehicle Hits Cow near Alton Play Video

  September 24, 2018 12:23 PM

  NEAR ALTON – Department of Public Safety troopers say a person died after the vehicle they were in struck a cow. The accident happened Sunday night on 8 Mile Line and FM 2993 north of Alton. DPS says a 32-year-old passenger of the car died at the scene. Watch the... more »

• DPS Investigates after Car Crashes into Weslaco Home Play Video

  September 21, 2018 6:13 PM

  WESLACO – An 11-month-old baby was treated at a local hospital after a car crashed into a home in Weslaco. The accident happened Friday before 5 p.m. on FM 1015. Department of Public Safety troopers tell CHANNEL 5 NEWS the driver veered off of the road for some unknown reason... more »

• DPS Investigates Rollover Accident in Hidalgo Co. Play Video

  August 10, 2018 12:05 PM

  NEAR SAN CARLOS – The Department of Public Safety is investigating a rollover that ended with a vehicle inside a canal and one person hurt. Officials say the accident happened in the San Carlos area off of Highway 107. KRGV We’re told the driver was taken to the hospital with... more »

• DPS Expecting to Hire More Employees in Offices Statewide Play Video

  August 9, 2018 8:32 PM

  MCALLEN – The Department of Public Safety office in McAllen is one of the busiest in the state. DPS is now looking to hire 100 employees in Texas to help speed up the process. There are several alternatives to renew a driver’s license at the office. It can be done... more »

• 2 Suspected Human Smugglers Appear in Federal Court Play Video

  May 29, 2018 11:58 AM

  BROWNSVILLE – One of the two accused human smugglers who appeared in federal court in Brownsville will stay behind bars. Last week, Department of Public Safety troopers found 86 people in the U.S. illegally inside the semi-trailer they were driving . According to a criminal complaint, Jorge Alfredo Rodriguez was... more »

• DPS: Deceptive Websites Could Lead to Identity Theft Play Video

  March 12, 2018 12:32 PM

  WESLACO – The Department of Public Safety is issuing a warning over fraudulent government websites. The agency says these sites make you think you’re buying a driver’s license, identification cards and driving records. The sites charge visitors for these services but they can’t deliver official documents for the state of... more »

• 1 Dies at Hospital after US 77 Rollover Crash, Other Victims in Stable Condition Play Video

  February 12, 2018 6:28 PM

  UPDATE (2/15): A 12-year-old who was involved in a deadly rollover accident near Raymondville Monday night, died. Jeremi Ashley Rosas Bocarando of Mexico died Wednesday night at the hospital. ----------- UPDATE (2/13): The seven victims of a rollover accident near Raymondville are in stable condition. DPS says one man, a... more »

• DPS Mobile App Locates Sex Offenders Play Video

  October 30, 2017 3:42 PM

  WESLACO – With Halloween being just one day away, the Department of Public Safety wants the public to be safe while out trick-or-treating. DPS Lt. Johhny Hernandez said the key to staying safe this Halloween is to plan ahead. The state of Texas has a mobile application, Texas DPS, that... more »

• DPS Releases New Driver’s Handbook Play Video

  September 13, 2017 12:48 PM

  WESLACO – The Department of Public Safety released a new driver’s handbook that includes changes to state laws due to new legislation . The 92-page handbook includes information on texting while driving and several other clarifications passed during the 85th legislative session. The handbook also includes what to do and... more »

• DPS Investigating Crash Involving Agent near Alamo Play Video

  August 15, 2017 5:23 PM

  ALAMO – Two suspects are in custody after a crash involving a DPS agent near Alamo. The crash happened Tuesday on the eastbound lanes of Expressway 83 between Alamo and Donna. DPS Lt. Johnny Hernandez told CHANNEL 5 NEWS an agent with DPS’ criminal investigation division was trying to assist... more »

• Hidalgo Co. Sheriff: At Least $200K Saved After Lab Fees Canceled Play Video

  July 31, 2017 6:39 PM

  EDINBURG – A Rio Grande Valley sheriff said Hidalgo County taxpayers saved at least $200,000 when the Department of Public Safety canceled its proposed lab fees . DPS believed the fees were necessary after state lawmakers approved a budget removing almost $12 million from their annual budget. Fees for tests... more »