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• Repeat sex offender from Alamo receives 55-year prison sentence Play Video

  March 6, 2026 11:08 AM

  A Hidalgo County judge has sentenced a repeat sex offender to 55 years in prison. According to a news release, 28-year-old Michael Nathaniel Hernandez Contreras, of Alamo, pleaded guilty to five criminal cases involving aggravated sexual assault, family violence, and failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements. ... more »

• Mission police launch Crime Victims Unit internship program Play Video

  November 17, 2025 6:11 PM

  The Mission Police Department has a new internship program for college students. The department is currently accepting applications for their Crime Victims Unit. There is only one spot open and it is unpaid. This is good experience for students majoring in criminal justice, social work, or psychology. ... more »

• Alleged threat at Sharyland North Junior High taken out of context, school administration says

  September 23, 2025 10:45 AM

  An alleged school threat at Sharyland North Junior High School was taken out of context, according to the school administration. A message from the administration was sent to the school community that said a student's verbal remark was taken out of context and later circulated as a rumor through... more »

• Man killed after being ejected from vehicle following Mission rollover crash Play Video

  September 2, 2025 9:24 AM

  The Mission Police Department is investigating a crash that killed one man after he was ejected from his vehicle, according to department spokesperson Art Flores. The rollover accident occurred Monday at around 9:32 p.m. on 1st Street and Slabough Avenue. According to Flores, an unnamed 24-year-old man was... more »

• Records identify Mission murder suspect as Valluco gang member Play Video

  June 24, 2025 2:41 PM

  The suspect accused of running over a man in Mission was identified as a Valluco gang member, according to a criminal complaint obtained by Channel 5 News. The complaint accuses Caleb Ramos of fatally running over Marcos Macias — also a Valluco gang member — after slashing the tires... more »

• Bond set at $2 million for man accused of fatally running over friend in Mission Play Video

  June 19, 2025 10:06 PM

  A 29-year-old man was charged with first degree murder on Friday after police say he fatally ran over one of his friends in Mission. Caleb Jeremiah Ramos was arrested on Thursday morning in connection with the homicide investigation, according to the Mission Police Department. Bond was set... more »

• Motorcyclist killed in Mission crash Play Video

  June 8, 2025 4:24 PM

  An investigation is underway after a motorcyclist died in a Sunday crash, according to the Mission Police Department. The crash was reported Sunday at around 3:30 p.m. at the 2200 block of East Griffin Parkway. According to Mission police spokesman Jorge Rodriguez, the crash involved a motorcyclist and... more »

• Bond set for men charged in Mission burglary Play Video

  June 7, 2025 3:39 PM

  Two suspects who were arrested on Friday in connection with the robbery and assault of a woman and her 14-year-old son were identified and charged on Saturday. Carlos Gavia Anguiano, 33, and Alexander Escayola Molina, 41, both Mexican nationals, were charged with two counts of burglary of habitation... more »

• Suspects who allegedly assaulted mother and son during Mission robbery arrested Play Video

  June 6, 2025 6:49 PM

  Three undocumented Mexican nationals were arrested after allegedly assaulting a woman and her teen son and stealing $20,000 in cash and jewelry from their residence in Mission, according to Mission Police Department Spokesperson Art Flores. The robbery occurred on Friday, May 30, 2025, at the 2400 block of East... more »

• Mission police investigating fatal motorcycle crash Play Video

  June 2, 2025 12:07 PM

  EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was updated on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, with the identity of the victim. The Mission Police Department is investigating a crash that killed a 42-year-old motorcyclist on Monday morning, according to police spokesman Art Flores. The crash was reported to police Monday at around... more »

• Hidalgo County city leaders prepare for hurricane season Play Video

  May 31, 2025 11:36 AM

  Hurricane Season begins Sunday and city leaders in Hidalgo County met to talk hurricane readiness on Friday. The Joint Regional Hurricane Preparedness press conference was held in Edinburg. First responders were a part of the talk. They stressed the importance of creating plans now before a storm. ... more »

• Mission police searching for burglars caught on camera opening unlocked vehicles Play Video

  January 27, 2020 9:45 PM

  MISSION – Over the past 48 hours, two men have reportedly been walking up to people’s cars in Mission and simply opening them. Officer Arturo Flores says all the cases share one thing – unlocked doors. Residents on Elm Street say the neighborhood is usually quiet, which is... more »

• Day of the Dead Altar Created for Fallen Valley Hero Play Video

  October 26, 2019 10:05 PM

  MISSION - The city of Francisco I. Madero built a Dia De Los Muertos altar honoring fallen Mission Police Corporal Jose "Speedy" Espericueta. Francisco I. Madero is Mission's sister city. It's located in the southwestern part of the state of Coahuila. Espericueta was killed in the... more »

• First "Speedy" 5K Held in Honor of Fallen Officer   Play Video

  October 19, 2019 9:04 PM

  MISSION - Valley residents took part in a 5K Saturday in honor of Mission Police Corporal Jose "Speedy" Espericueta. Hundreds attended Saturday's event. Espericueta was shot and killed in the line of duty in June 2019. His mother, children and wife attended the event.... more »

• Elderly Woman Found Wandering Streets in Mission Reunited with Family

  September 19, 2019 1:29 PM

  UPDATE (1:42PM): The woman has been reunited with family. -------- MISSION – Mission police need help identifying an elderly woman. Officials say she was found wandering along Stewart Road and Business 83. They said she is unable to communicate. If you know who she is,... more »

• Suspects Charged for Deadly Hit-and-Run in Mission Play Video

  July 29, 2019 11:50 AM

  MISSION – The suspects involved in a deadly hit-and-run over the weekend went before a judge Monday morning. Officials say 22-year-old Mauro Esparza and 23-year-old Ruby Esparza have both been charged for the accident. The 22-year-old man is charged with accident involving death, a second degree felony, facing... more »

• Mission Officer Cpl. Espericueta: A Final Call Play Video

  June 25, 2019 4:54 PM

  MISSION – A send-off fit for a hero. The funeral of Cpl. Jose “Speedy” Espericueta was held Tuesday morning. One by one his brothers and sisters in blue said their last goodbyes. “I will miss him dearly. When God created him, he blended in the right mixture... more »

• Community Meets to Run a Mile for Local Fallen Officer Play Video

  June 24, 2019 6:09 PM

  MISSION – Condolences are coming from across the nation honoring Mission police officer Cpl. Jose Espericueta. Several people visited the Mission Police Department to pay their respects. Flowers, candles and thin blue line flags were placed. Over the weekend, the community, police, federal agents all met to... more »

• Temporary Road Closures for Procession of Fallen Mission Officer

  June 24, 2019 3:29 PM

  MISSION – A procession for fallen officer Cpl. Jose “Speedy” Espericueta is scheduled at 4 p.m. today. Southbound US-281 from Trenton Road to Expressway 83 will be temporarily shut down; as well as westbound Expressway 83 from 281 to Bryan Road. The escort will start from Legacy Funeral... more »

• Valley Law Enforcement Agencies, Cities Express Condolences for Loss of Mission Officer

  June 20, 2019 11:29 PM

  WESLACO – On Thursday night, a Mission police officer was shot and killed in the line of duty; the suspect is in custody. The shooting happened near Business 83 and Stewart Road around 8 p.m. Police say the Cpl. Jose “Speedy” Espericueta was responding to a person waving... more »

• Immigrant Shot by Mission Homeowner Charged with Criminal Trespassing Play Video

  April 23, 2019 11:34 AM

  MISSION – A 25-year-old man in the country illegally who was shot by a homeowner in Mission has now been charged. Daniel Leon-Gutierrez was shot by a 72-year-old Mission homeowner last month. Police say Leon and a group of immigrants were trying to evade Border Patrol custody when... more »

• City Workers Aiding Int’l Travelers amid Long Bridge Wait Times Play Video

  April 18, 2019 12:41 PM

  MISSION – Rio Grande Valley cities are offering help for travelers waiting at a port of entry. A McAllen spokesperson tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS city staff and Mission police are handing out bottles of water, as well as, filling up vehicles with gas that are near empty. They... more »

• Authorities Searching for Hit-and-Run Driver following Accident in Mission Play Video

  March 27, 2019 12:48 PM

  MISSION – Authorities are searching for a driver who fled the scene after a head-on collision. It happened in Mission near the intersection of Shary Road and Military Highway Wednesday morning. Mission police and Border Patrol responded; two people were transported to the hospital. When police arrived,... more »

• Police, Federal Agents Escort Several People from Levee in Mission Play Video

  February 14, 2019 1:06 PM

  MISSION – Several people were escorted from the levee at Bentsen State Park by police and federal agents Thursday. Some people who are part of the Carrizo/Comecrudo Tribe of Texas were seen walking on the levee. They are trying to lay claim on this land. We’re told they... more »

• Police Pursuit in Hidalgo County Play Video

  April 8, 2017 5:42 PM

  MISSION--Two people are in custody after a pursuit in Hidalgo County. The pursuit ended near Ridge And Whalen in Donna. Multiple agencies were involved including Mission police and DPS. Mission police said it was a deadly conduct incident. Mission police Lt. Tittle said two suspects fired a small caliber rifle... more »