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• Firefighters charged in road rage incident near Edinburg, sheriff's office says Play Video

  May 6, 2026 12:53 PM

  A Mission firefighter and her husband, identified as a deputy chief for the Edinburg Fire Department, are facing charges after allegedly pulling a gun on another driver near Edinburg, according to the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office. Mark Quintanilla, 39, and Jessica Quintanilla, 38, were arrested and charged with aggravated... more »

• Victims in deadly rural Edinburg shooting identified Play Video

  March 2, 2026 11:04 AM

  The six victims involved in the deadly shooting in rural Edinburg have been identified by the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office. The shooting occurred on Saturday at around 7:51 p.m. in the 10500 block of State Highway 107. The shooting stemmed from a neighbor dispute. After receiving reports of... more »

• Suspect charged in connection with deadly Hidalgo County shooting Play Video

  January 3, 2026 2:29 PM

  The man accused in a deadly shooting in Hargill was arraigned and charged on Saturday. Jose Ascencion Lopez Jr., 23, was charged with murder and his bond was set at $1.5 million. He is accused of killing 41-year-old David Adam Garza. As previously reported, Hidalgo County Sheriff's deputies... more »

• Suspect arrested in connection with homicide investigation in Hidalgo County Play Video

  January 2, 2026 10:42 AM

  A 23-year-old male suspect has been arrested in connection with a homicide investigation in Hargill. The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office launched the investigation after a male was found with a gunshot wound on Thursday. Sheriff's deputies and Texas Department of Public Safety troopers initially responded to a vehicle... more »

• Neighbors witness burglary at Weslaco home under construction Play Video

  November 30, 2025 6:38 PM

  A Thanksgiving night robbery has people in a Weslaco neighborhood on high alert. Neighbors in Sienna Drive say their vigilance may have prevented an even bigger loss. "Saw two men walking out with some equipment, and they had a door," neighbor Priscilla Luna said. Luna's family lives... more »

• More than 40 dogs removed from Hidalgo County home after 6 dogs found dead on property Play Video

  November 17, 2025 7:06 PM

  The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office removed 42 dogs from a residence near Mission after receiving reports of animal cruelty, according to a news release The sheriff's office responded to the 7300 block of Santa Monica Boulevard on Sunday after receiving "multiple calls from concerned citizens that the homeowner was... more »

• Mission family speaks out after stray bullet enters child's bedroom Play Video

  November 3, 2025 2:56 PM

  The dangers of celebratory gunfire usually increase in cases during the holidays. One Mission family is speaking out after they say a stray bullet recently pierced their home, landing just a few feet away from their child's bed. Law enforcement is reminding everyone that shooting recklessly within city... more »

• Sheriff: Deadly shooting near Donna daycare the result of domestic violence Play Video

  October 15, 2025 4:12 PM

  UPDATE: Woman killed in Donna murder-suicide identified as daycare director A man took his own life after shooting and killing his wife outside a daycare in Donna, Hidalgo County Sheriff Eddie Guerra confirmed to Channel 5 News. Guerra referred to the incident as an act of domestic violence.... more »

• Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office investigate body found near canal in Alamo Play Video

  October 14, 2025 2:54 PM

  The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office is investigating a dead body found near a canal in Alamo on Tuesday. Deputies responded to the 2900 block of South Alamo Road at around 8:58 a.m. where they located a dead male at the scene, according to a news release. The news... more »

• Sheriff's office: Man dies in custody after striking head against driveway in Edinburg Play Video

  August 6, 2025 9:29 AM

  The Texas Rangers are assisting in the investigation of an of a man in Edinburg who died while in the custody of the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office, according to a news release. Gonzalo Reyes Hernandez. 34, was arrested late Tuesday night. He died after "repeatedly striking his head" against... more »

• Valley officials have mixed reactions to potential law requiring Texas sheriffs work with ICE Play Video

  June 5, 2025 12:30 PM

  The Rio Grande Valley was a hot spot for illegal border crossings during the Biden Administration. Fewer people are crossing without permission now, but it still happens. In September, nearly all sheriff's offices in Texas will have a closer tie with immigration and customs enforcement under Senate Bill 8.... more »

• Hidalgo County sheriff candidates faceoff in primary election Play Video

  March 3, 2020 6:43 PM

  EDINBURG – Sheriff Eddie Guerra is hoping to keep his position, but he does have two opponents he’s facing in the primary election. Frank Guerrero and Raul Salinas are the two challenging the sheriff. The three candidates want to be on the ballot in November as the county’s democratic... more »

• Hidalgo Sheriff: Distracted Driver Hit Deputy Conduting Traffic Control

  September 24, 2019 10:44 AM

  DONNA – An Hidalgo County sheriff's deputy is recovering after he was involved in an accident Monday. Authorities say the deputy was conducting traffic control at the time. The accident happened along Expressway 83 in Donna. In a Facebook post, the department wrote the deputy's unit was... more »

• Hidalgo Co. Sheriff Appointed to Domestic Terrorism Task Force Play Video

  August 14, 2019 7:10 PM

  EDINBURG – Texas is taking new steps to prevent mass shooting incidents like the one in El Paso. A handful of law enforcement agencies will be participating, including the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office. One of the primary concerns for law enforcement agencies, similar to the Hidalgo County Sheriff's... more »

• Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office to Provide Active Shooter Training Classes Play Video

  August 10, 2019 3:18 PM

  HIDALGO COUNTY- The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office will be holding two active shooter training classes. The classes, held Monday August 12th and Saturday August 17th, are geared towards adults and older teens. They will be held at the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Academy Auditorium. For more information... more »

• Sheriff Deputies Investigating after Body Found with Gunshot Wounds

  July 27, 2019 12:11 PM

  UPDATE: Hidalgo County Sheriff's Deputies are searching for two, or possibly three suspects in a homicide investigation. Two others are already in custody. Saturday morning, the body of 23-year-old Fernando Garza was found in the area of Mile 13 and Iowa Road. Investigators say he was discovered... more »

• Hidalgo Co. Sheriff's Deputy Charged with Assault on a Public Servant Play Video

  June 17, 2019 10:56 AM

  WESLACO – An Hidalgo County sheriff's deputy is on administrative leave after being charged with assault. Hidalgo County Sheriff Eddie Guerra says Deputy Roberto Rivera was arrested by Palmurst police Sunday for assaulting an official. Rivera was off-duty at the time of the incident. He was placed... more »

• Feasibility Tests Being Conducted for Overcrowded Hidalgo Co. Jail Play Video

  June 6, 2019 9:05 PM

  EDINBURG - The overpopulation at the Hidalgo County Jail is causing the sheriff to look for alternatives. Two feasibility studies are underway to determine how the county can solve the problem. CHANNEL 5 NEWS spoke to Hidalgo County Sheriff Eddie Guerra. “Currently today I'm housing somewhere in... more »