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• Trio arrested in Harlingen for aggravated robbery, kidnapping of a minor Play Video

  February 24, 2020 2:58 PM

  HARLINGEN – Three people have been arrested in Harlingen on multiple charges, including aggravated robbery and kidnapping. On Monday, at approximately 11:55 a.m. Feb. 17, Harlingen police responded to the 100 block of East Dominion Drive in reference to a person with a gun. Officials learned three people in... more »

• Police recover murder weapon possibly used in Harlingen shooting Play Video

  February 19, 2020 5:07 PM

  HARLINGEN – Police have recovered a weapon believed to have been used in a fatal shooting in Harlingen, officials announced Wednesday. Officials say they found a loaded .45 caliber handgun in an alleyway by the 1600 block of Throckmorton Street. The weapon was discovered wrapped in some clothing, under... more »

• Suspect in critical condition after shot by Harlingen officer Play Video

  January 23, 2020 6:24 AM

  HARLINGEN – The suspect in an officer-involved shooting is now in critical condition. Authorities say the officer shot him while responding to an alarm at a building. They added the suspect moved toward the officer with a metal rod, ignoring commands to drop it. Texas Rangers are investigating.... more »

• Valley Law Enforcement Reminds Public on Dangers of Celebratory Gunfire Play Video

  December 27, 2019 5:42 PM

  HARLINGEN – Every year people are tempted to shoot guns into the air to celebrate the end of the year. What they don't realize is doing so could hurt someone else, even their livelihood. For the Vogel family, ranching runs in the family, but the holidays pose a different... more »

• Valley Mother Worried After Being Followed by 2 Men While Shopping Play Video

  September 16, 2019 5:12 PM

  HARLINGEN – A Rio Grande Valley mother has a warning for other women. She says she and her daughter were followed while they were shopping. "They were intending to take me or my daughter, maybe both of us, who knows," says Denise Prado. It happened a few... more »

• Harlingen Police Look to Identify Car Burglars Caught on Camera Play Video

  July 26, 2019 1:22 PM

  HARLINGEN – Harlingen police are looking into a string of burglaries and want the public’s help identifying the suspects. Police released photos of who they’re looking for. Over the past few nights, homeowners' surveillance cameras have caught individuals. Investigators say the suspects are opening unlocked vehicles and... more »

• 3 in Custody after Drug Bust in Harlingen Play Video

  April 12, 2019 12:12 PM

  HARLINGEN – An early morning operation by the Harlingen SWAT team shutdown a drug house near a school. Harlingen police say the SWAT team executed a search warrant at a house on the 1300 block of New Combes around 6 a.m. Friday. The three men in the home... more »

• Harlingen Police Identify Suspect in Assault, Warrant Issued Play Video

  April 10, 2019 5:12 PM

  HARLINGEN - Harlingen police have identified a man accused of assault in an incident that took place in February. A group of four to five people are accused of entering a residence and assaulting two people: one male and one female. One of those suspects was identified as... more »

• HCISD Confirms No Threats to Harlingen High Schools

  February 4, 2019 10:21 AM

  HARLINGEN – Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District has been working with the Harlingen Police Department to address threats made Sunday evening. Brianna Vela, marketing coordinator for HCISD, tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS the students who were involved have been identified and appropriate actions have been taken. Law enforcement has... more »

• Suspect in Custody Believed to Have Ties to Crimes in Downtown Harlingen Play Video

  January 11, 2019 11:37 AM

  HARLINGEN – Harlingen police believe a suspect already in custody may have ties to a string of crimes in the downtown area. Francisco Contreras Jr. is accused of breaking into a business in December on North 1 st Street. He is charged with burglary of a building. ... more »

• Robbery Suspects Take $100 Worth of Clothes from Target Store Play Video

  August 6, 2018 12:11 PM

  HARLINGEN – Harlingen police need the public’s help to find a pair of robbery suspects. Norma Jean Garcia, 39, and Jacquie Lynn Valdez, 22, are accused of stealing clothing from the Target store, located on the 1000 block of Dixieland Road, on Sunday afternoon. Police say both suspects escaped after... more »