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• Bond issued for Harlingen teen arrested following police chase in stolen vehicle

  March 2, 2026 10:10 AM

  The 18-year-old male arrested following a vehicle pursuit with law enforcement in a stolen vehicle that started in Harlingen and ended in a crash in Brownsville has been formally charged. Rick Damien Hernandez, of Harlingen, was charged with robbery, evading arrest with a motor vehicle, and duty upon striking.... more »

• Harlingen police investigate after man shot in abdomen Play Video

  February 3, 2026 8:30 AM

  The Harlingen Police Department is investigating after a man suffered a gunshot wound, according to Harlingen police spokesperson Sgt. Larry Moore. The shooting occurred in the 2700 block of Los Amigos Drive on Saturday at around 10:13 p.m. Moore said the victim was shot in the "lower extremities"... more »

• Police: Man dies following auto-pedestrian crash in Harlingen Play Video

  January 5, 2026 8:56 AM

  A 50-year-old man has died after being struck by a vehicle in Harlingen. The crash occurred at around 7 p.m. Sunday, near the 1300 block of North Business 77. According to the Harlingen Police Department, Guadalupe Enrique Villarreal Jr. was hit by a vehicle and taken to a... more »

• Suspect in Cameron County armed robberies confesses, sheriff's office says Play Video

  November 21, 2025 3:02 PM

  A suspect who committed two armed robberies in Cameron County confessed to his crimes, according to a news release Jose Alberto Torres, 24, was identified as the suspect who robbed two convenience stores at gunpoint in Cameron County on Nov. 15, according to a news release. The first... more »

• Barricaded suspect in custody, Harlingen police say Play Video

  November 6, 2025 11:05 AM

  A suspect who barricaded himself in a home is now in custody, the Harlingen Police Department said. U.S. Marshals were attempting to serve a warrant at a home on the 1900 block of E. Washington Avenue Thursday morning when the unidentified suspect barricaded himself in the home, police said.... more »

• No signs of foul play after body found in Harlingen, police say

  October 20, 2025 12:31 PM

  The Harlingen Police Department is investigating after a body was found on Monday morning. Police say a man was found dead at 1500 North 77 Sunshine Strip at around 6 a.m. An autopsy has been ordered to determine cause of death. There appears to be no signs of... more »

• Harlingen police investigate string of business burglaries Play Video

  October 17, 2025 7:06 PM

  The Harlingen Police Department continues to investigate burglary cases near small businesses in the area. Harlingen police are looking for two suspects. Investigators say they broke into a smoke shop on Ed Carey Drive earlier this month. "Hopefully, we can identify these individuals and then bring them to... more »

• Not guilty verdict leads to civil lawsuit in 'El Gallito' murder trial in Cameron County

  October 17, 2025 2:25 PM

  A man who was acquitted in a murder case out of Cameron County is now suing the people who were involved in the investigation. Channel 5 News obtain a federal civil lawsuit filed by Salomon Campos Jr. He is suing the city of Harlingen, Texas Department of Public Safety,... more »

• Suspect in custody after missing Harlingen teen found, police say

  July 16, 2025 7:38 AM

  A suspect is in custody after an Amber Alert was issued for a 16-year-old girl, the Harlingen Police Department confirmed to Channel 5 News. The teen was located shortly before 10 a.m. Wednesday, police said. The Amber Alert was issued early Wednesday morning, and identified 59-year-old Jesse Saldana as... more »

• Body found in Harlingen motel, investigation underway

  June 9, 2025 5:23 PM

  An investigation is underway after a body was found Sunday at a motel, according to the Harlingen Police Department. Harlingen police officers responded to a motel located on the 1600 block of North 77 Sunshine Strip Sunday at around noon, where they found the body of an unidentified 49-year-old... more »

• Harlingen police arrest man in connection with indecency with child investigation Play Video

  June 6, 2025 1:53 PM

  The Harlingen Police Department announced the arrest of a man who was wanted in connection with indecency with a child investigation. Police said were able to locate and arrest Irvin Garza on June 3 with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service. It was discovered Garza also had five... more »

• 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 »