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• Arrest made in connection with body found near Harlingen Watermill Express

  October 24, 2025 6:48 PM

  A man is in custody in connection with the investigation of a man who was found dead on Monday, according to the Harlingen Police Department. The body of 32-year-old Stephen Miguel Guajardo was found by the Watermill Express at the 1500 block of North 77 Sunshine Strip, according to... more »

• 1 Dead, 1 in custody following shooting in Starr County Play Video

  February 13, 2020 3:18 PM

  GARCENO – A man is dead and a person is in custody following a shooting in Starr County. Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call of shots fired at 3:34 a.m. Thursday in Garceno. On their way to the scene, officials were notified of “several vehicles” fleeing the area at... more »

• Suspect connected to man found dead with gunshot wound in Harlingen arrested Play Video

  February 7, 2020 6:37 AM

  HARLINGEN – A suspect connected to a Harlingen shooting is now in custody. On Thursday night, a man was found dead inside a car with a gunshot wound to his chest on the 3300 block of Adams Landing Avenue. A nearby resident says he’s been seeing suspicious activity... more »

• Third Person Connected to Fatal Hit-and-Run in Mission to be Arraigned

  August 1, 2019 11:24 AM

  MISSION – Mission police have a third person in custody in connection with a fatal hit-and-run which claimed the life of a 22-year-old man. The crash happened early Saturday morning. Police say the victim, Jesus Zamudio Diaz, pulled over along the expressway because of car trouble and that... more »

• Elsa Police Investigating Stabbing Incident

  July 21, 2019 9:43 AM

  ELSA –A man is recovering in the hospital following a stabbing incident in Elsa. Police responded to a call of an aggravated assault near FM 88 and Mile 17 ½ on Saturday. One person was taken into custody. Police say the victim decided to drop charges in... more »

• Latest: Mission Police Release Details of Fatal Officer Shooting Play Video

  June 20, 2019 8:36 PM

  UPDATE (Jun. 21 10:04 AM): Mission police have confirmed Cpl. Jose Luis Espericueta was killed while in the line of duty Thursday night. The suspect was identified as Juan Carlos Chapa, Jr. He was pronounced dead. ------ UPDATE (Jun. 21 5:55 AM): Just before 6:00... more »

• Harlingen Man Charged for Evading Arrest, Robbery Play Video

  June 17, 2019 11:37 AM

  HARLINGEN – Police in Harlingen make an arrest in what is stated as a minor accident and ended with a woman assaulted in the middle of the street. David Cortez is charged with evading arrest and robbery. Police say, in April, a 53-year-old female driver reported Cortez hit... more »

• Man in Custody after Stealing Ambulance in Harlingen Play Video

  June 17, 2019 11:12 AM

  HARLINGEN – A morning joy ride on a stolen ambulance lands a man in jail. Harlingen police say the suspect took the ambulance Monday at 8 a.m. from Fire Station 8. He was pulled over near Victor Park and is now being held at the city jail. ... more »

• Several People Arrested following Raid at Weslaco Residence Play Video

  May 23, 2019 11:54 AM

  WESLACO – A warrant executed by the Weslaco Police Department lands several people in custody. It happened at a home near FM 1015 and Mile 8 Thursday morning. Police say eight people were taken from the house. At this moment, police are only saying that it was... more »

• McAllen ISD: No Threat to De León Middle School, Student in Custody Play Video

  May 17, 2019 11:26 AM

  MCALLEN – A student at the McAllen Independent School District is in custody. School officials tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS the student reposted a message referring to a threat at a school in Los Angeles, California. The district says that post mislead readers and caused panic at Alonzo De... more »

• Suspect Wanted for Attempted Murder in Starr Co. Surrenders to Authorities Play Video

  April 24, 2019 2:46 PM

  NEAR RIO GRANDE CITY - Starr County Sheriff's Office reports a man they were looking for in connection to a shooting turned himself in. Ivan Zamora, 31, is accused of shooting his cousin, Gonzalo Elizondo, 31, early Sunday morning. Elizondo was shot in the left arm, hip and thigh.... 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 »

• Border Patrol Chase Lands 2 Accused Drug Smugglers in Jail Play Video

  April 3, 2019 5:17 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Two accused drug smugglers are in custody following a car chase involving Border Patrol. The driver crashed into a Palm Tree near the Brownsville mall Wednesday afternoon. A U.S. Customs and Border Protection spokesperson says the driver led Border Patrol agents on a chase after they... more »

• Border Patrol Apprehends Largest Group of Migrants This Year Play Video

  March 12, 2019 4:31 PM

  MCALLEN – Border Patrol agents apprehended the largest group of migrants encountered this year so far. Nearly 300 migrants were apprehended near Granjeno. All were taken into custody and are being processed. In a statement, the agency says in total, Border Patrol agents arrested more than 1,000... more »

• 2 People Accused of Health Care Fraud Make Initial Court Appearance Play Video

  March 1, 2019 6:27 PM

  WESLACO – Two people, who were taken into custody for their alleged involvement in a health care fraud case, had their initial court appearance on Friday. Everardo Villarreal of Edinburg and Delilah Rae Robles of Weslaco are both accused of allegedly submitting fraudulent payment claims of more than $850,000... 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 »

• Brownsville Woman Wanted on Homicide Charges in Custody Play Video

  February 15, 2019 4:09 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A Brownsville woman who was wanted on homicide charges in Dallas is now behind bars. The 44-year-old woman was detained Thursday at the Gateway International Bridge as she was returning from Mexico. She’s in custody of Cameron County Sheriff’s Office as she awaits her transfer to... 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 »