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• Apoyo a famila de oficial Moises Sanchez Play Video

  February 14, 2020 4:14 PM

  Oficiales siguen honrando al oficial Moisés Sánchez, quien falleció en cumplimiento de su deber, esta vez cuidando de su familia. Tres oficiales escoltaron a la hija de Sanchez al baile escolar de Padres e Hijas. El departamento South Texas Sheepdogs compartió con SOMOS NOTICIAS las imágenes. El... more »

• Person accused of threatening Port Isabel school under arrest Play Video

  February 11, 2020 6:58 PM

  PORT ISABEL – A person accused of threatening a Rio Grande Valley school is now in custody. The Department of Public Safety confirmed they assisted Brownsville police in the arrest Tuesday morning. The person allegedly threatened a school in Port Isabel. No other information about the threat... more »

• Driver Flees After Multi-City Chase Play Video

  February 8, 2020 10:43 PM

  MISSION - The Department of Public Safety is looking for a driver who led troopers on a multi-city chase Saturday evening. A DPS spokesperson tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS a DPS trooper tried stopping the driver in the city of Mission for a traffic violation. The person behind the wheel... more »

• 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 »

• DPS Seeking Information on Suspect Vehicle Involved in Fatal Hit-and-Run near Alton Play Video

  January 1, 2020 7:21 PM

  NEAR ALTON – The Department of Public Safety is investigating a fatal hit-and-run in Hidalgo County. It happen south of Alton around 6:38 p.m. Wednesday. The victim was identified as 46-year-old Ronald Barker of Mission. DPS says he was walking along La Homa Road, south of Mile 9,... more »

• Autoridades investigan disparos en Pharr Play Video

  January 1, 2020 3:06 PM

  PHARR – Las autoridades realizan una investigación en Pharr tras reportes de disparos desde un auto. Sucedió en FM 495, por la autopista 281 cerca del mediodía del miércoles. De acuerdo con las autoridades una mujer disparó contra un hombre mientras el auto estaba en movimiento, después de... 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 »

• Funcionamiento de las alertas Amber Play Video

  December 31, 2019 4:59 PM

  WESLACO - Seguramente ha escuchado una alerta Ámber en su celular, ¿pero sabe cómo funciona? SOMOS NOTICIAS habló con el Departamento de Seguridad Pública, DPS, responsable de esos mensajes y nos detalla la importancia de revisar ese sonido que busca rescatar una vida. El gobierno de Texas recuerda... more »

• Identifican a conductor de persecución que terminó en Mercedes

  December 27, 2019 2:59 PM

  WESLACO – El Departamento de Seguridad Pública identificó al conductor arrestado en una perscecución el día previo a la Navidad. Juan Trevino Junior, de 31 años de Progreso, presuntamente iba detrás del volante. DPS informa que trataron de detenerlo en FM 491 en el condado Cameron. La... 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 »

• Hombre de 53 años muere tras caer en canal cerca de Mercedes

  December 26, 2019 8:17 PM

  CERCA DE MERCEDES – El Departamento de Seguridad Pública investiga un accidente mortal al norte de Mercedes. El accidente ocurrió aproximadamente a las 11:53 a.m. del jueves en FM 1425 cerca de la carretera 107. DPS informa que una camioneta Ford pick-up viaaba hacia el norte por FM... more »

• Car Chase in Mercedes Under Investigation, Driver in Custody Play Video

  December 24, 2019 6:44 PM

  MERCEDES – A Christmas Eve car chase is under investigation by the Department of Public Safety. It happened in Mercedes on Tuesday afternoon, ending in a sugarcane field. The driver is in custody, but three passengers got away and authorities are actively searching for them. We're told... more »

• 2-Vehicle Crash in Alamo Leaves 20-Year-Old Woman Dead

  December 22, 2019 10:06 AM

  ALAMO – The Department of Public Safety is investigating a deadly two-vehicle crash. It happened at 6 a.m. at the intersection of Nolana/Earling and Alamo roads. Authorities say a red Ford pickup, occupied by one female driver only, was traveling southbound on Alamo Road. A silver Cadillac passenger car... more »

• Man Killed In One-Vehicle Crash Play Video

  November 30, 2019 10:36 PM

  WILLACY COUNTY - The Department of Public Safety is investigating a fatal crash in Willacy County. It happened Friday just before 7:00 p.m. According to DPS, a 2009 Dodge Caravan was traveling northbound on FM 2099 when the driver veered off the road. The... more »

• Autoridades realizan búsqueda al sur de Donna Play Video

  November 26, 2019 10:08 PM

  DONNA – Oficiales del sheriff del condado Hidalgo y oficiales estatales realizan una búsqueda cerca de un canal al sur de Donna. Varios oficiales del orden público buscan en el área en las calles Lott y Victoria. Las autoridades no nos han confirmado qué o a quiénes buscan.... 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 »

• DPS investiga accidente mortal cerca de Rio Hondo Play Video

  November 4, 2019 5:39 PM

  WESLACO - El Departamento de Seguridad Pública ha dado a conocer la identidad del conductor en un accidente vehicular fatal. Sucedió poco antes de la medianoche del domingo cerca de Rio Hondo. Cody Alan Jones de 29 años murió despues de chocar con un poste de luz. ... 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 »

• Rollover Crash Near Edinburg Leaves Five Minors Hospitalized Play Video

  September 22, 2019 4:59 PM

  EDINBURG- Five minors are hospitalized with major injuries after a rollover crash in Edinburg. It happened just before 12:30 Sunday afternoon on Gwin Road. DPS Troopers tell CHANNEL 5 NEWS the driver of a Dodge Durango lost control, veered off the roadway and rolled over. One of... more »

• DPS Troopers looking for Driver of Fatal Rollover Crash Play Video

  September 12, 2019 8:57 PM

  UPDATE (11:03): DPS says 37-year-old Fernando Arellano of México was killed in the crash. ——————————————————————————————— DONNA- The Texas Department of Public Safety is looking for the driver who left the scene of a rollover crash. The crash happened around 7:30 p.m. Thursday on Mile 11 1/2 East... 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 »

• Familia y amigos se despiden de oficial Moisés Sánchez Play Video

  September 6, 2019 8:42 PM

  EDINBURG - Un hombre dedicado a la fe, a su familia y a su trabajo. Son algunas de las palabras para describir al oficial estatal Moisés Sánchez. Familiares, amigos y compañeros del orden público, se reunieron para darle el último adiós a un héroe del Valle del Río... 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 »

• Pastor recuerda el amor de oficial Sanchez por su familia y comunidad Play Video

  September 4, 2019 8:32 PM

  MCALLEN – La pérdida de un héroe que dejó a toda una comunidad de luto. El pastor Roberto Coronado recuerda al oficial estatal Moisés Sánchez como un hombre de fe que siempre asistía a sus servicios. El pastor comenta que también era un hombre de palabra que cuidaba... more »

• Pastor Reminisce on Fallen State Trooper's Love for Family, Community Play Video

  September 4, 2019 6:07 PM

  MCALLEN – A hero at peace, a community in mourning. Pastor Roberto Coronado remembers State Trooper Moises Sanchez, the man of faith who always attended his services. His pastor says he was also a man of his word, who cared for his fellow church members, always offering help... more »

• Valley Preparing to Lay to Rest Trooper Moises Sanchez Play Video

  September 2, 2019 5:32 PM

  MISSION - The Rio Grande Valley is preparing to lay to rest a hero. The body of Trooper Moises Sanchez is back home. Sanchez died during surgery in Houston last weekend. Four months ago he was shot while tracking down a suspect who fled an accident scene.... more »

• Man Accused of Shooting Trooper Sanchez Facing Charges Play Video

  September 2, 2019 1:46 PM

  EDINBURG - The man accused of shooting DPS Trooper Moises Sanchez remains jailed. Victor Godinez is being held on a 3 million dollar bond. He's currently facing three counts of attempted capital murder of a peace officer. The Hidalgo county District Attorney said he will upgrade one... more »

• Fallen Troopers Body Arrives in RGV Play Video

  August 31, 2019 11:17 PM

  EDINBURG - Trooper Moises Sanchez's body arrived Saturday afternoon. He was flown from Houston to Edinburg. Trooper Sanchez passed away during surgery August 24, four months after he was shot on the job in April. Sanchez's body was escorted from the airport to the Legacy Funeral by... 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 »

• A Life Remembered: State Trooper Moises Sanchez Play Video

  August 26, 2019 4:48 PM

  MCALLEN – A hero’s journey and the legacy left behind. State Trooper Moises Sanchez, 49, died over the weekend after a shooting back in April that left him hospitalized. “Amazing” and “hard-working” – those are the words people are using to describe Sanchez as a high school student.... 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 »

• Oficial de DPS enfrenta cargos por agresión sexual de un menor Play Video

  August 1, 2019 3:26 PM

  WESLACO - Un oficial del Departamento de Seguridad Pública de Texas fue suspendido de sus labores despues de ser acusado de agresión sexual de un menor. Juan B arrientos fue arrestado por tres cargos. O ficiales de DPS mencionan que están cooperando con la investigación y han... 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 »

• DPS Troopers Looking for Suspect in Cameron County Play Video

  July 23, 2019 5:16 PM

  CAMERON COUNTY - Valley DPS Troopers are looking for a man they say ran from a traffic stop. We're told the man jumped out of a white truck near Baker and FM 511. DPS Lieutenant Johnny Hernandez says troopers will get a warrant for the suspect,... more »

• DPS Troopers Investigating Rollover Crash Near Brooks-Hidalgo County Line Play Video

  July 21, 2019 9:45 PM

  HIDALGO COUNTY- DPS Troopers are working to determine what caused a pick-up truck to roll over Sunday afternoon. The single-vehicle accident happened just south of the Brooks-Hidalgo county line. A six-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital by helicopter, an adult was taken by ambulance. There's no... more »

• Officials Reminding Motorists to Drive Safely around Semis in Wake of Fatal Crash Near Victoria

  July 21, 2019 2:54 PM

  HARLINGEN- Officials are urging motorists to drive safely around semi trucks following a fatal crash this weekend near Victoria. Five residents of Brownsville were killed, when their van hit the back of a semi and crashed into an on-coming pick up truck. Several others were injured. News... 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 »

• Suspect in Custody after Barricading Self in Weslaco Home Play Video

  June 15, 2019 12:09 PM

  UPDATE (6/16): The suspect has been identified as 27-year-old Tommy Lee Garcia. Garcia was charged with evading arrest. He was also booked on an aggravated assault charge stemming from a separate incident. -- UPDATE (2:45p.m.): A suspect in an afternoon chase has been taken into custody. ... 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 »

• Investigan Choque de Frente que Causó Dos Muertes Hoy

  May 17, 2019 9:16 AM

  EDINBURG- El Departamento de Seguridad Pública está investigando un accidente de dos vehículos que mató a ambos conductores y lesionó a una niña de 13 años. El accidente ocurrió hoy Viernes por la mañana en el camino 1925 al este de César Chávez cerca de Edinburg. Los agentes... 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 »

• Girl Involved in Fatal Edinburg Crash Out of Hospital Play Video

  May 17, 2019 8:24 AM

  UPDATE (5/20): A 13-yera-old girl in one of the two vehicles involved is now out of the hospital. The girl was in the pickup truck. ------- EDINBURG – The Department of Public Safety is investigating a two vehicle crash that killed both drivers and injured a 13-year-old... 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 Children in Hospital following School Bus Crash Play Video

  May 7, 2019 4:55 PM

  DONNA – Two children are in the hospital after a driver hit a school bus, according to authorities. The crash took place in Donna Tuesday afternoon. We’re told 27 children were on the bus. Department of Public Safety Lieutenant Johnny Hernandez says the driver will be cited... more »

• Persecución Termina en Accidente en Pharr Play Video

  May 6, 2019 8:37 AM

  PHARR - Dos personas están bajo custodia después de una persecución de alta velocidad que terminó en un accidente. La persecución comenzó cerca de la medianoche y terminó en un accidente en la intersección de Businnes 83 y Jackson en Pharr. Oficiales de DPS arrestaron a una persona... 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 »

• DPS Investigating Fatal Crash near Santa Monica Play Video

  April 29, 2019 6:04 PM

  UPDATE (10 p.m.): Department of Public Safety Lt. Johnny Hernandez says the driver has been identified as 55-year-old Carlos Naranjo of Lyford. He lost control of a blue Ford Explorer and rolled into a field off of FM-1018. Authorities say he was not wearing a seat belt. ... more »

• Alcalde de Edinburg, Esposa Acusados en Conexión a Fraude Electoral Organizado Play Video

  April 25, 2019 10:13 AM

  EDINBURG - Richard Molina, alcalde de Edinburg, y su esposa Dalia Molina se entregaron a los investigadores en un Departamento de Oficina Pública de Seguridad el jueves por la mañana. El Teniente de DPS Johnny Hernandez confirma que la Oficina del Ministro de la Justicia obtuvo autorizaciones de detención para... 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 »