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• Court Hearing Rescheduled for Hargill Shooting Suspects Play Video

  April 9, 2013 12:45 PM

  EDINBURG - A court hearing was reset for a father and son accused of shooting a Homeland Security agent. Pedro and Arnoldo Alvarado will stand trial for the shooting of Kelton Harrison. The Alvarados were scheduled to be in court today, but that's been re-scheduled for Thursday. The... more »

• Trial Set for Father, Son Accused of Shooting Agent Play Video

  April 8, 2013 4:28 PM

  McALLEN - A trial date has been set for a father and son accused in the shooting of a federal agent. The trial for Pedro Alvarado and his son Arnoldo was set for June. The two are accused of wounding a Homeland Security Investigations agent while he worked a... more »

• Man Charged after Ramming Ambulance Play Video

  April 4, 2013 9:02 PM

  EDINBURG - A man accused of ramming an ambulance Wednesday was charged with three counts of aggravated assault. The man, Ramon Garcia, went before a judge Thursday. Authorities said he rammed his vehicle into an ambulance transporting an assault victim. The ambulance was traveling from Hargill to Edinburg.... more »

• Man Arrested After Ramming Ambulance Play Video

  April 3, 2013 7:17 PM

  EDINBURG - Hidalgo County sheriff's investigators are trying to determine what led a man to ram an ambulance while it rushed to a hospital in Edinburg. The Valley EMS ambulance was transporting an assault victim from Hargill to the hospital. Paramedics said the 18-minute ride turned violent. "The... more »

• Teen Suspect in Agent's Shooting Out on Bond Play Video

  February 5, 2013 12:43 PM

  HARGILL - The teen accused of shooting a federal agent in Hargill is out on bond. Marquez Alvarado was released on a $50,000 bond late Monday night. The 17-year-old is facing a charge of attempted murder. Investigators said he helped his brother and father gun down a Homeland Security... more »

• Judge to Decide if Shooting Suspect will be Tried as an Adult Play Video

  January 29, 2013 1:06 PM

  MCALLEN - A judge is expected to decide a teenager's future in court this afternoon. The teen is charged with attempted murder. He's accused of shooting at a Homeland Security Investigations agent last July. Prosecutors want the 17-year-old to be tried as an adult. If he is, he... more »

• Prosecutors Said Teen Willingly Shot at Agent Play Video

  January 25, 2013 8:12 PM

  EDINBURG - A teen who allegedly shot at a federal agent last year in Hargill did so willingly, prosecutors said Friday during a hearing. The statement was heard in Judge Jesse Contreras court. He will determine if the 17-year-old will be tried as an adult. Prosecutors said the... more »

• Judge to Decide if Teen is to be Tried as Adult Play Video

  January 25, 2013 4:29 PM

  EDINBURG (AP) - A judge says he'll decide next week whether a 17-year-old boy charged with attempted murder will stand trial as a juvenile or an adult. The boy, whose name is withheld because he is a juvenile, was age 16 on July 3 when authorities say he shot at... more »

• Officials End Investigation into Deadly Hargill Fire Play Video

  January 3, 2013 4:47 PM

  HIDALGO COUNTY - Fire officials finished their investigation into a fire that claimed the lives of three children in Hargill. Hidalgo County fire investigators could not pinpoint the exact cause of the fire, but ruled out arson. They said the cause of the blaze was deemed undetermined. The... more »

• Lax Building Codes a Problem in Rural Hidalgo County Play Video

  January 2, 2013 7:36 PM

  HIDALGO COUNTY - A deadly fire in Hargill has brought to light the lack of building codes in Hidalgo County. Shoddy electrical work is common in rural areas of the county, and residents often split one electrical hookup to two homes. "I know it wasn't safe, but you... more »

• Official: Mobile Homes Offer Little Protection from Fires Play Video

  December 31, 2012 7:10 PM

  HIDALGO COUNTY - A fire spread quickly through two mobile homes Sunday killing three children in Hargill. Charred cinderblocks and twisted pieces of metal were the only remnants from the fire. "They had 4 to 5 minutes to get there, and it probably took 15 to 20 because... more »

• Electrical Problem Blamed for Deadly Blaze in Hargill Play Video

  December 31, 2012 4:32 PM

  HARGILL (AP) - A preliminary investigation into a blaze that killed three children in a mobile home revealed that the fire likely was caused by an electrical problem, Hidalgo County officials said. Hidalgo County Sheriff Lupe Trevino on Monday said that investigators found no evidence of accelerants that would... more »

• 3 Children Killed in House Fire Play Video

  December 30, 2012 9:30 PM

  HARGILL - An early morning house fire leaves three children dead. Two mobile home interconnected on the property went up in flames around 5 o'clock in the morning at FM 490 and Gill Avenue. Three children trapped inside were killed; their ages ranged from 15-days-old to 3-years-old. Investigators told CHANNEL... more »

• Deadly Accident Near Hargill Play Video

  October 3, 2012 8:23 AM

  NEAR HARGILL - One person died in a late night car accident near Hargill. The victim was identified as Salome Cardona Jr. The accident happened around 10 p.m. at the intersection of State Highway 186 and FM 493. DPS Trooper Johnny Hernandez said Cardona was driving his Corvette... more »

• Teen to be Charged in Agent's Shooting Play Video

  August 14, 2012 4:14 PM

  EDINBURG - A teenager accused of shooting a federal agent near Hargill will be formally charged next week, officials said. Prosecutors said they will charge the 16-year-old boy with the attempted capital murder of Homeland Security Agent Kelton Harrison. The teenager is being held at the Hidalgo County... more »

• Officials: Teen Charged in Agent's Shooting no Stranger to Trouble Play Video

  August 2, 2012 6:11 PM

  EDINBURG - A 16-year-old charged in the attempted murder of a federal agent is no stranger to trouble, officials said. The teen's family admitted he skipped school approximately 50 times last year. The teen went before a judge today for a detention hearing. His relatives pleaded with the... more »

• Teen Charged in Agent's Shooting to Remain in Jail Play Video

  August 2, 2012 4:12 PM

  EDINBURG - A judge today denied a motion to release a juvenile charged with the attempted murder of a federal agent last month near Hargill. Family members went before the judge to ask that the juvenile be placed under his grandmother's care. The boy's older brother Arnold Alvarado, 18,... more »

• Some Hargill Residents Living in Fear Play Video

  July 11, 2012 6:13 PM

  HARGILL - Recent events have some in this small community living in fear. A wreck involving illegal immigrants, the shooting of a Homeland Security Agent and a recent police chase are reason for concern for some residents. Hargill sits near a major junction between Highway 77 and Highway... more »

• Man Arrested After Chase Faces Deportation Play Video

  July 11, 2012 4:09 PM

  HIDALGO COUNTY - A man arrested after a chase near Hargill faces deportation, officials said. Hidalgo County Sheriff's Department officers arrested the man and turned him over to Border Patrol. A Border Patrol spokesperson said the chase started when a sheriff's deputy tried to stop a white pick-up... more »

• Testimony: ICE Agent Shot in Hargill Not Armed Play Video

  July 10, 2012 4:38 PM

  McALLEN - A federal agent took the stand today to tell a judge what happened a week ago today when his partner, Kelton Harrison, was allegedly shot by two Hargill teenagers and their father. Court proceedings revealed that the agents were taking part of a two-year-long investigation. Today's testimony... more »

• Father and Son Charged in HSI Agent Shooting Play Video

  July 5, 2012 10:34 AM

  MCALLEN - A father and son were charged in connection with the shooting of a federal agent. Pedro Alvarado, 41, and Arnoldo Alvarado, 18, are expected to appear before a judge this morning. A minor identified in connection with the crime was turned over to state authorities. He'll face a... more »

• Several People Detained in ICE Agent Shooting Play Video

  July 4, 2012 1:37 PM

  HARGILL - Hidalgo County sheriff's deputies now have several people detained for questioning in the shooting of an ICE agent. Hidalgo County Sheriff Lupe Trevino tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS the investigation is moving fast. His investigators are developing strong leads into who the shooter may be. Federal investigators are taking... more »

• Residents React To Federal Agent Shooting Play Video

  July 4, 2012 12:08 AM

  HARGILL - Hargill is an unincorporated community, so it doesn't have a mayor or a town council. Only about 1000 people live there. Most people CHANNEL 5 NEWS spoke with said they knew something had happened, but they were unsure of the details. Margie and Max Pollock have lived in... more »

• Vietnam Veteran Says the Peace in Hargill is now a Thing of the Past Play Video

  July 4, 2012 12:06 AM

  HARGILL - Early morning gunfire echoed through Arturo Davila's neighborhood. The Vietnam veteran didn't know where the shots came from, he had no idea a federal agent had been chased down and shot not far from his doorstep. Davila fears those shots shattered the peace that drew him to the... more »

• Investigators Plan To Make Several More Arrests in Shooting Involving ICE Agent Play Video

  July 4, 2012 12:05 AM

  HARGILL - The Hidalgo County Sheriff tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS more arrests are expected following the shooting of an ICE agent near Hargill. Kelton Harrison was on surveillance working a narcotics investigation early Tuesday morning when gunmen in another car started chasing and shooting at him on FM 493. Harrison... more »

• Investigators Follow New Leads in Agent's Shooting Play Video

  July 3, 2012 6:22 PM

  NEAR HARGILL - Federal investigators are following new leads in their probe into the shooting of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent early today. The shooting happened at approximately 4:30 a.m. Special Agent Kelton Harrison and his partner were conducting surveillance on a home near Hargill when they were... more »

• ICE Agent Recovering After Shooting Play Video

  July 3, 2012 5:28 PM

  McALLEN - An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot early today is recovering at a local hospital, officials said. Special Agent Kelton Harrison is in stable condition at the McAllen Medical Center. He started working ICE Homeland Security Investigations in 2010, officials said. The shooting happened at approximately... more »

• One Detained in Agent's Shooting Play Video

  July 3, 2012 4:15 PM

  NEAR HARGILL - Law enforcement officials have detained a man in connection with today's shooting of a federal agent in northern Hidalgo County. The man is one of several persons of interest, officers said. The man was detained at a home less than a mile away from where this... more »

• FBI Leads Investigation in ICE Agent's Shooting Play Video

  July 3, 2012 12:52 PM

  NEAR HARGILL - FBI agents are trying to find out who chased two Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and shot one early this morning. The shooting happened at approximately 4:30 a.m. today. The agents were conducting surveillance on a home near Hargill when they were chased by unknown gunmen.... more »

• AEP: Disconnection Order at Hargill Home a Mistake Play Video

  June 13, 2012 4:36 PM

  HARGILL - An AEP spokesperson said an order to disconnect electricity from a Hargill family's home should never have happened. "We apologize. It was our fault. We're going to work to prevent this situation in the future. This was a unique situation on many fronts. There's no excuse. We... more »

• Teens Help Injured Immigrants Play Video

  June 8, 2012 12:43 PM

  HARGILL - Quick thinking by two teenagers may have been the difference between life or death for nine illegal immigrants involved in a major crash last night. The accident happened around 9 p.m. on Cemetery Road, just east of FM 493. Police say the teens saw the truck traveling... more »

• Sheriff: Deputy Possibly Failed to Follow Protocol Play Video

  May 14, 2012 6:01 PM

  HARGILL - The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office launched three investigations after a deputy's patrol unit and weapon were stolen. It happened Sunday in Hargill, as the deputy was taking a report. Hidalgo County Sheriff Lupe Trevino said the deputy may not have followed department protocol. That's one of the... more »

• Stolen Patrol Unit Recovered, Assault Rifle Missing Play Video

  May 14, 2012 1:02 PM

  HARGILL - A man accused of stealing an Hidalgo County Sheriff's Department vehicle is expected to face a judge later this week. A sheriff's deputy responded to a call about a disturbance at a home in Hargill. We're told while the deputy was taking the report, someone jumped into... more »

• Edinburg Accident Victim Identified Play Video

  May 7, 2012 1:12 PM

  EDINBURG - Police in Edinburg released the name of the woman killed in an early morning crash. Investigators say 19-year-old Crystal Ortiz of Hargill was heading south in her car, when she crossed the median and drove into the northbound lanes. She hit a welding truck and died in... more »