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• Javelinas becoming ongoing nuisance in Mercedes neighborhood Play Video

  March 10, 2020 9:26 PM

  MERCEDES – People in a Mercedes neighborhood seeing more and more javelinas, meaning conflict between man and wildlife. Juan Cruz, a resident living along Melton Park Drive, says javelinas got through his fence, attacked his dog and ate the pet’s food. He added it’s time to ask the city... more »

• Sullivan City police chief to take on top cop position in Alamo Play Video

  March 7, 2020 10:38 AM

  SULLIVAN CITY — A Rio Grande Valley police chief is moving from one end of Hidalgo County to the other. In less than two weeks, Richard Ozuna will be sworn in as Alamo’s new police chief. Ozuna will be leaving his role as chief of police in Sullivan City... more »

• Starr County authorities investigating attempted murder-suicide Play Video

  February 26, 2020 7:07 AM

  LA GRULLA – Authorities in Starr County are investigating an attempted murder-suicide. Police responded to a domestic call at a residence on Camelia Street, near FM 2360 at approximately 3:11 a.m. Wednesday. Upon arrival, the caller said a shooting had occurred and discovered a woman with multiple gunshot... more »

• Candidates in Cameron County sheriff’s race call for change Play Video

  February 18, 2020 9:49 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – In the Cameron County sheriff’s race, three candidates will face off for the county’s top law enforcement job. For more than a decade, Omar Lucio has served as Cameron County sheriff. A run he hopes to continue. However, the sheriff’s opponents, Eric Garza and Michael Galvan,... more »

• City officials name new Lyford police chief Play Video

  February 14, 2020 6:24 PM

  LYFORD – After months without a police department, Lyford city officials have chosen their new chief. Officials met for the second time this week to choose a police chief. They selected Armin Martinez as the man for the job. Martinez has more than 20 years’ experience in law... more »

• Valley Bars Asking Customers to Find Safe Ride Home for New Years Play Video

  December 30, 2019 5:47 PM

  MCALLEN – The number of arrests made by state troopers across the state during this year’s holiday enforcement hit 351 DWI arrests. That number is expected to go up this week. Law enforcement wants to make sure no one is driving drunk. CHANNEL 5 NEWS has reported at... more »

• Weslaco Police Offer Helpful Tips to Protect Home While Traveling during Holidays Play Video

  December 20, 2019 5:56 PM

  WESLACO – The holiday season is in full swing and that means a busy travel season too. Law enforcement says this is when crooks try to take advantage of people not being home. Eric Hernandez is the public information officer for the Weslaco Police Department. He says deception is... more »

• Local Congressman Calls Upon Mexican Leaders to Address Violence along Border Play Video

  November 25, 2019 9:36 PM

  HIDALGO – A call from Rio Grande Valley leaders to their counterparts across the border. Congressman Vicente Gonzalez is urging Mexican officials to make travel and trade in the country safer. Everyday thousands make their way in and out of Tamaulipas through ports of entry in the Valley. ... more »

• Community Gathers to Support Fallen Officer’s Son at First Football Game Play Video

  September 23, 2019 6:44 PM

  MISSION – They say it takes a village to raise a child. That village showed their support Saturday morning for Joaquin Espericueta, son to fallen Mission officer Cpl. Jose “Speedy” Espericueta. “We all made a promise to each other that we were going to watch over the families... more »

• Cameron Co. Official: Report All Suspected Social Media Threats to Authorities Play Video

  September 23, 2019 6:11 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Cameron County officials remind residents to pay attention to the post shared on social media. A fake post about a mass casualty event in Brownsville went viral last week. Precinct 2 Constable Abel Gomez says before sharing, you should always check who’s posting. “Stay tuned... more »

• Valley Community Pays Their Respect to Fallen State Trooper Play Video

  September 5, 2019 5:27 PM

  EDINBURG – The rain is not keeping anyone away from honoring the Rio Grande Valley fallen state trooper Thursday. Hundreds of people paid their respects throughout the day. Different law enforcement agencies from across the Valley also paying their respects to Trooper Moises Sanchez. On Sanchez’s unit,... more »

• FBI at La Joya City Hall Conducting ‘Law Enforcement Activities’ Play Video

  August 16, 2019 9:14 AM

  LA JOYA – FBI agents are inside La Joya City Hall executing a search warrant. The city administrator, Jacqueline Bazan, tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS they showed up unannounced around 8:15 a.m. Friday requesting access to the building. About 15 federal agents are currently on the scene. The... more »

• Sebastian Resident Seeks More Law Enforcement Presence Play Video

  August 6, 2019 4:05 PM

  SEBASTIAN - A Sebastian resident is looking for more law enforcement presence on his street. He wants to know what the county is doing to help. Armando Gonzales spent all 69 years of his life on Martin Cavazos Street and he says for as long as... more »

• Community Pays Respect to Fallen Mission Officer at Public Visitation Play Video

  June 24, 2019 5:16 PM

  MISSION – Public visitation for a Mission police officer killed in the line of duty is underway. The Rio Grande Valley community is invited to pay their respects to Cpl. Jose “Speedy” Espericueta. Espericueta’s death is being felt throughout the Valley and beyond. Law enforcement and civilians... more »

• 2 Rio Grande City CISD Employees Charged for Falsifying Timecards

  June 11, 2019 6:20 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – Two Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District employees turned themselves in after being accused of lying on time cards. The employees are a mother and daughter who gave themselves up to investigators of the Starr County Special Crimes Unit on Tuesday. Leslie Bazan,... more »

• Valley Law Enforcement Congregate to Remember Fallen Officers Play Video

  May 16, 2019 12:59 PM

  WESLACO – A special ceremony was held Thursday morning in honor of six Hidalgo County sheriff’s deputies killed in the line of duty. Hidalgo County Sheriff Eddie Guerra, state and federal law enforcement were in attendance at the Fallen Officer Memorial. Guerra explained the public needs to remember... more »

• 9-Year-Old Battling Cancer Sworn in as Honorary Police Captain Play Video

  May 3, 2019 9:22 PM

  ALTON – A battle with cancer isn’t stopping a 9-year-old boy from stepping up for his hometown. Brandon Tadeo Alvarez swore in as an honorary police captain in Alton on Friday. He had a room packed with law enforcement to show support – this is his second fight... more »

• Law Enforcement Activity Seen in McAllen Neighborhood Play Video

  May 1, 2019 10:13 PM

  MCALLEN – Law enforcement activity was seen Wednesday in a McAllen neighborhood. McAllen police, Drug Enforcement Administration agents and U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers were seen at a home near McColl and Jackson. Agents were seen carrying out several packages. The scene off of the 900... more »

• Details Pending on Law Enforcement Activity in Edinburg Play Video

  April 30, 2019 5:29 PM

  EDINBURG – Details are pending for law enforcement activity seen at a facility in Edinburg. The facility is located off of North 281. Multiple people say authorities were at the facility for several hours. We reached out to the feds and we're told it was an operation... more »

• Community Comes Together at Blood Drive for State Trooper Play Video

  April 9, 2019 6:11 PM

  EDINBURG – The community came together to donate blood for State Trooper Moises Sanchez. Federal, state, and local law enforcement, along with their families showed their support for the Trooper Sanchez at an Edinburg gymnasium to donate blood Monday. The news of Trooper Sanchez hits close to home... more »

• Local Sheriff Speaks on Homeland Security Secretary Visit Play Video

  March 21, 2019 9:25 PM

  WESLACO - Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen was in the Rio Grande Valley Thursday with a message for congress about border security. In a letter to congress, the Texas Sheriff’s Association asked for help to secure the border, blaming partisanship for getting in the way. Willacy County Sheriff,... more »

• DHS Secretary Speaks with Local Law Enforcement on Border Security, Need for Change Play Video

  March 21, 2019 5:02 PM

  MCALLEN – The Secretary of Homeland Security met with local law enforcement to discuss immigration and border security. Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen met with local sheriffs and immediately demanded change from Congress. "This is not a manufactured crisis. This is truly an emergency, our system is breaking. The flow... more »

• Sarita Checkpoint Renamed to Honor Fallen Border Patrol Agent Play Video

  March 20, 2019 5:59 PM

  SARITA – The Sarita Checkpoint has been renamed to honor a fallen hero. It was renamed the Javier Vega Jr. Border Patrol Checkpoint Wednesday afternoon. Vega was killed by two immigrants in the country illegally while he was on a fishing trip with his family. All three... more »

• 19 Passengers Missing from Bus, Mexican Gov’t Investigating Incident Play Video

  March 11, 2019 6:36 PM

  UPDATE (3/12): Mexico's president says there's no indication that passengers were kidnapped from a bus in Tamaulipas. Representatives for the bus company say otherwise. They're asking for a thorough law enforcement investigation. ----- MCALLEN – The Mexican government is investigating after more than a dozen passengers... more »

• Law Enforcement Coordinates Inmates' Visit to McAllen High School Play Video

  March 7, 2019 4:34 PM

  MCALLEN – Local inmates visited a McAllen High School campus as a method by law enforcement to keep students on the right path. A total of 150 students and several inmates gathered at the school’s gym Thursday, as they listened to a county judge question the inmates. Hidalgo... more »

• SPI Resident Concerned About Upcoming Spring Break Safety

  March 4, 2019 3:51 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – A South Padre Island resident says he is concerned about the upcoming Spring Break trouble. Mark Atwood says he stays on the island during spring break and is worried about making it though the week without incident on his property. Atwood says he has... more »

• New Drone Law to Help Law Enforcement Safety Play Video

  February 22, 2019 4:06 PM

  WESLACO – A new Federal Aviation Administration law regarding drones will soon go into effect. The new law will require all commercial drones to display their license number on the outside of the device. This is in an effort to keep first responders safe and prevent them from... more »

• Valley Municipal Courts Teaming Up with Law Enforcement to Collect Outstanding Fines Play Video

  February 13, 2019 3:37 PM

  WESLACO – Starting next week, several municipal courts in the Rio Grande Valley will join more than 300 law enforcement agencies across Texas for a warrant round-up. This round-up will help to collect outstanding fines. The courts advise those with outstanding citations to contact their municipal court to... more »

• Local Law Enforcement Heading to Eagle Pass Play Video

  February 12, 2019 6:11 PM

  ROMA – Rio Grande Valley law enforcement is being deployed to Eagle Pass for the migrant caravan. Department of Public Safety troopers and U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers are among the law enforcement that is being deployed. “It's common when you live in a border town. You... more »

• Law Enforcement Stationed on Both Sides of Border near Eagle Pass Play Video

  February 7, 2019 4:22 PM

  EAGLE PASS – The migrant caravan brought extra law enforcement from both sides of the border. On the U.S. side, the Department of Public Safety, Border Patrol and U.S. Customs and Border Protection are stationed. On the other side, Mexican federal police are looking over the river onto... more »

• Temporary Closures at Eagle Pass Intl. Bridge Affecting Residents Play Video

  February 6, 2019 11:40 PM

  EAGLE PASS – The international bridge in Eagle Pass is back open after a brief shutdown. KRGV’s Christian Von Preysing spoke to Nancy Martinez, who says noticed changes in her home city Piedras Negras, across from Eagle Pass. She says she has seen more new children and families... more »

• Law Enforcement Agencies Staged at Border in Eagle Pass Play Video

  February 6, 2019 12:48 PM

  EAGLE PASS – Law enforcement is staging in and around Eagle Pass for the arrival of thousands of migrants. KRGV’s Christian von Preysing and Angelo Vargas made a visit to the portion of the border where many law enforcement entities are gathered. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers,... more »

• 4 People Escorted from Alamo Home following Raid Play Video

  January 29, 2019 5:49 PM

  ALAMO – Law enforcement raided a home in Alamo Tuesday morning. At least four people were escorted from the home located at the corner of Post Oak and Stone Oak Drive. Border Patrol and Constables Precinct 4 units were on scene. Border Patrol is working to release... more »

• Gov't Sending Thousands of Troops to Border Play Video

  January 29, 2019 5:23 PM

  WESLACO – The government says they will be sending several thousand more troops to the border. The Acting Defense Secretary announced the troops will be assigned to lay down sections of concertina wire. The government explains the coiled wire will be put in areas where there are gaps... more »

• Statements Will be Heard in Case of Murder of Rio Grande City Teen Play Video

  January 24, 2019 7:17 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – A judge will allow some statements to be heard in a case involving the murder of a Rio Grande City teen. The attorney for Sebastian Torres tried suppressing his clients’ statements. They sought to keep jurors from hearing what Torres told law enforcement officers... more »

• Local Law Enforcement Speak about Security Execution during Presidential Visit Play Video

  January 14, 2019 6:23 PM

  MCALLEN – Local law enforcement is speaking out about the way security measures were executed during President Trump’s visit to the Rio Grande Valley. The McAllen police chief tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS the mission was met but his department still learned valuable lessons about securing high-profile guests. "Every... more »

• Law Enforcement Preparing for President Trump's Arrival Play Video

  January 9, 2019 5:52 PM

  WESLACO – Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies are preparing for President Trump’s visit. The McAllen Police Department plays an important role every time a leader from Washington pays a visit to the area. KRGV’s Trason Bragg spoke with McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez about his role... more »

• Local Law Enforcement Gives Safety Tips ahead of New Year's Celebrations Play Video

  December 31, 2018 3:43 PM

  ELSA – People across the Rio Grande Valley are preparing to ring the new year with family traditions, such as fireworks. A local firework vendor explains to CHANNEL 5 NEWS the dangers of using fireworks and why it’s illegal to sell these to children under the age of 16.... more »

• Local Law Enforcement Working Without Pay due to Gov't Shutdown Play Video

  December 27, 2018 6:06 PM

  WESLACO – Many employees across the Rio Grande Valley who are tasked with keeping communities safe are being forced to work without pay due to the government shutdown. "Holidays are stressful enough for some folks and adding this on top of it, it doesn't go well,” says an employee... more »

• Police Warn Empty Boxes from Christmas are Beacons for Thieves Play Video

  December 26, 2018 5:55 PM

  ALAMO – Local law enforcement is warning the public of trash thieves after the Christmas holiday. Once the presents are unwrapped and unboxed, the trash needs to go somewhere. Police say you need to be careful where you put those empty boxes. “[People] put trash in the... more »

• Cameron, Hidalgo Counties Team Up to Prevent Drunk Driving Play Video

  December 18, 2018 3:01 PM

  MERCEDES – For the first time, Cameron County and Hidalgo County will team up to prevent drinking and driving. Both county district attorneys met with law enforcement in Mercedes on Monday. Cameron County DA Luis Saenz explains the unified task force is a message for the community to... more »

• Local Law Enforcement Agencies Team Up for Active Shooter Training Play Video

  August 3, 2018 3:38 PM

  WESLACO – Several law enforcement agencies teamed up Friday to improve their active shooter tactical skills following the incident at La Plaza Mall . The joint effort helps to train the agencies so that they are on the same page in case of an active shooter event. The alarming trend... more »

• Valley Law Enforcement Prepares for Gang Member Encounters at Border Play Video

  April 20, 2018 5:50 PM

  WESLACO - A major effort is underway to prepare law enforcement for gang member encounters at the Rio Grande Valley border. The program is called Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program Authorization Act of 2018 and its intent is to combat gang violence along the border. Border Patrol Special Operations Supervisor... more »