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Suspect charged in deadly Alamo hit-and-run crash fled to Mexico prior to arrest, complaint says Play Video
March 20, 2026 3:45 PM
The man charged in connection with a deadly hit-and-run in Alamo abandoned the vehicle and fled to Mexico, according to a criminal complaint obtained by Channel 5 News. Miguel Angel Salinas was charged with manslaughter and tampering with evidence on March 13. He is accused of hitting and killing... more » -
‘He helped give life:’ Alamo mother grieving child killed in hit-and-run crash Play Video
November 4, 2025 5:42 PM
Pictures hanging on the walls paint the picture of a life cut short and big dreams shattered for an Alamo family. Sandra Rodriguez’s 14-year-old son, Justin, died on Jan. 22 following a hit-and-run crash. “God that was my kid, that was my kid,” Rodriguez said. “He was adamant... more » -
Bond reduction request denied for man charged in Harlingen crash that killed tow truck driver Play Video
October 13, 2025 12:59 PM
A request to lower the bond for the Donna man charged with causing a crash on the expressway in Harlingen that killed a tow truck driver was denied. Cristobal Stephan Garzez has been in custody since his arrest following the July 8 crash that killed 46-year-old David Zapata. ... more » -
Donna man indicted in Harlingen expressway crash that killed tow truck driver
October 12, 2025 6:59 PM
A Donna man will appear in court on Monday after he was indicted in connection with a crash that killed a tow truck driver in Harlingen. Cristobal Stephan Garzez was indicted on Sept. 17 on charges of manslaughter, collision involving death and possession of a controlled substance, Cameron County... more » -
Pharr brothers learn fate in murder of stepdad Play Video
October 6, 2025 9:25 AM
One of two Pharr brothers was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the beating death of their stepfather, Gabriel Quintanilla. Christian Trevino was sentenced on Monday and his brother, Alejandro, had his charges dropped. Juan Melendez, a third person also arrested in connection to the case, was given... more » -
Second suspect wanted in connection with manslaughter investigation Play Video
September 23, 2025 7:31 PM
The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the second suspect wanted in connection with a manslaughter investigation out of rural Mission. Jose Maximiliano Flores, 32, is wanted for allegedly beating a man with a board during an assault on Sunday, according to a news release. The victim... more » -
Man arrested in connection with death of girlfriend's husband in Mission Play Video
September 22, 2025 11:47 AM
A man was arrested on a manslaughter charge in connection with the death of his girlfriend's husband, according to the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office. The suspect was identified as one of two men who beat the victim before he was fatally struck by a vehicle in an unrelated incident,... more » -
Katy man charged with manslaughter in deadly Alamo semi-trailer crash Play Video
September 17, 2025 7:48 PM
A 28-year-old man from the Houston area is facing a manslaughter charge in Hidalgo County. Jail records show David Arthur Davis of the city of Katy was booked into the Hidalgo County jail on a manslaughter charge on Aug. 28. An arrest affidavit obtained by Channel 5 News... more » -
Driver in deadly Rio Hondo street race sentenced to 4 years in prison Play Video
August 27, 2025 6:51 PM
A man received a 4-year prison sentence on Wednesday after he was found guilty of manslaughter in connection with a fatal street race that killed one man in Rio Hondo. Daniel Vallejo was hospitalized and arrested following the Nov. 23, 2023 crash that happened on FM 106 east of... more » -
Man convicted in deadly Alton beating sentenced to 20 years Play Video
August 14, 2025 12:31 PM
The man convicted in the beating death of an Alton man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. Jesus Bernal was found guilty of manslaughter on Monday in connection with the deadly assault of Roman Andres Meza. RELATED STORY: Alton man found guilty of manslaughter in victim's... more » -
Alton man found guilty of manslaughter in victim's beating death Play Video
August 11, 2025 7:32 PM
A 45-year-old man was found guilty of manslaughter Monday in connection with the beating death of a man in Alton. Jesus Bernal will be sentenced on Tuesday. Bernal was one of two suspects arrested in connection with the deadly assault of Roman Andres Meza that happened on Sept.... more » -
Mother pleads guilty in connection with 13-year-old son's death in Willacy County Play Video
June 5, 2025 9:58 AM
The mother of Jesse Harrison Jr. has pleaded guilty on Thursday in connection with his death in 2022. Sabrina Loredo was charged with manslaughter and four counts of injury to a child. She was sentenced to 20 years in prison. RELATED STORY: Willacy County woman found guilty in... more » -
Man causes deadly two-vehicle crash in McAllen after disregarding a red light, records say
May 21, 2025 11:51 AM
The McAllen Police Department arrested a man in connection with a two-vehicle crash that killed one person and seriously injured another, according to a criminal complaint obtained by Channel 5 News. According to the complaint, Hugo Armando Bazan Jr. was traveling at a high rate of speed in a... more »