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• Timecard fraud prompts termination of Edinburg sanitation director Play Video

  January 24, 2020 10:16 PM

  EDINBURG – The City of Edinburg dismissed the director of sanitation in late December. Documents obtained by CHANNEL 5 NEWS indicate he was accused of time card fraud. Sanitation Director Gabriel Salinas was dismissed from his job on Dec. 6, 2019. He was earning an annual salary to nearly... more »

• Mercedes fire chief fired for violation of personnel policy Play Video

  January 20, 2020 6:26 PM

  MERCEDES – A Mercedes city official is off the job. According to City Manager Sergio Zavala, Fire Chief Tommy Ureste was fired Friday. The removal was due to a "violation of personnel policy." Ureste was also the city's emergency management coordinator. The city named Javier Campos Jr. as... more »

• Changes Made at Edinburg City Hall after Councilmember Sworn In Play Video

  November 13, 2019 10:30 PM

  EDINBURG – On Wednesday, a shake up took place at Edinburg City Hall. Multiple officials were fired and judgeships eliminated. Five of six board members were replaced on the economic development board. All the changes happened within two hours of the appointment of a new councilmember, David White.... more »

• Alamo Police Chief is Fired, Search for Replacement Underway Play Video

  May 21, 2019 6:14 PM

  ALAMO – The city of Alamo is looking for a new police chief. Former Alamo Police Chief Baudelio Castillo was fired Monday night during a city hall special meeting. Two other officers are taking over the department’s administrative, patrols and investigation duties. The city did not tell... more »

• Hidalgo Co. Sheriff’s Deputy Out of the Job after Theft Investigation

  April 24, 2019 1:41 PM

  EDINBURG – A Hidalgo County sheriff’s deputy is out of the job after being accused of theft. On Apr. 14, Ivan Tapia was cited for theft under $100 by Edinburg police. He was not arrested, but faces a class C misdemeanor. As standard protocol, Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office... more »

• Wife of Homeowner Who Shot Repossession Man Speaks Out About Incident Play Video

  March 21, 2019 5:05 PM

  DONNA - The wife of a homeowner who shot a man who works for a repossession company Tuesday is speaking out about the incident. She claims a repossession man came to pick up a shed on their property when her husband grabbed his gun and fired warning shots. ... more »

• Intruder Charged following Shooting Incident at Primera Residence Play Video

  February 28, 2019 1:30 PM

  PRIMERA – An intruder is now in custody after being involved in an incident where shots were fired. A Rio Grande Valley resident says he was awakened by the intruder who was gaining entry to his home. Police are calling it a 'backyard shootout'. Officers responded to shots... more »

• Hidalgo Co. Sheriff Deputy Terminated following Arrest Play Video

  December 28, 2018 4:19 PM

  MCALLEN – A Hidalgo County sheriff deputy was terminated Friday following his arrest in McAllen on Wednesday night. McAllen police say Robert Sanchez Jr. is charged with theft of a local business. He was arrested along with two others. The sheriff’s office announced the termination following an... more »

• Internal Investigation Leads to Firing of 4 Valley Officers Play Video

  December 20, 2018 12:43 PM

  PORT ISABEL – The Rio Grande Valley police department is now short four officers. A dispatch officer and three patrol officers from the Port Isabel Police Department were fired this week for “inappropriate conduct” while off and on duty. The move was made after an internal investigation. ... more »