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• 12-year-old McAllen IDEA student hospitalized after vaping on school bus, 1 student in custody Play Video

  April 28, 2026 8:53 AM

  A 12-year-old student was hospitalized after using a vape pen that tested positive for narcotics, according to the McAllen Police Department. One other student was detained in connection with the incident, police said in a news release. The 12-year-old was identified as a student from IDEA Quest. ... more »

• McAllen city commissioner, wife issued bond in connection with smuggling operation Play Video

  October 3, 2025 1:06 PM

  McAllen's City Commissioner for Place 4, Rodolfo Castillo, is accused of using his used clothing business as a front for a smuggling operation. A federal criminal complaint, obtained by CHANNEL 5 NEWS, details an investigation into Rodolfo and Bertha Castillo that included confidential informants and undercover agents. Rodolfo... more »

• Driver fleeing from Border Patrol agents led to deadly Brownsville crash, DPS says Play Video

  September 24, 2025 1:21 PM

  A 21-year-old Brownsville man died on Tuesday after crashing into a semi-trailer while evading U.S. Border Patrol agents, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Bundles of narcotics were found in the vehicle, and two people are in Border Patrol custody in connection with the crash, DPS said... more »

• Multiple arrests made at Donna drive-thru in connection with criminal investigation Play Video

  September 13, 2025 3:26 PM

  Three individuals were arrested in connection with a joint criminal investigation involving the Donna Police Department and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Donna police and the TABC executed a narcotics search warrant at Pechocho's Drive-Thru, located at 1241 East Business 83 on September 11. Two employees and a... more »

• Deadly Mission shooting leads to officer-involved shooting in Alton Play Video

  September 6, 2025 9:57 AM

  A suspect was killed after opening fire at deputies with the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office, according to a news release. The news release identified the suspect as 51-year-old Paulino Guerra Jr. from Alton. The news release said investigators and SWAT team members were executing a search warrant... more »

• Mercedes police investigate elderly couple found dead inside garage Play Video

  August 23, 2025 3:40 PM

  The Mercedes Police Department is investigating the death of an elderly couple who were found dead inside their vehicle at their home on 10th Street and Rio Rico Road. The couple were identified as 77-year-old Rosalinda Garcia and 68-year-old Joel Garcia. Police received a call about their deaths at... more »

• Bond set for Edinburg shooting suspect Play Video

  August 11, 2025 12:34 PM

  A 45-year-old man is in custody after allegedly shooting a man last week and fleeing the scene, according to a Monday news release. Alan Grosso was arrested on Sunday without incident by detectives with the Edinburg Police Department, according to the release. According to the release, Grosso was... more »

• Man hospitalized following Edinburg shooting, suspect at large Play Video

  August 8, 2025 10:17 AM

  A man was hospitalized Thursday after he was shot in the chest, according to the Edinburg Police Department. Police are searching for the shooter, according to a news release. According to the release, 36-year-old Matthew Fraustro was shot following a dispute with the shooter over property. Police... more »

• Report: Beer and narcotics found with Progreso ISD school board president during arrest Play Video

  June 19, 2025 11:31 AM

  Progreso Independent School District School Board President Juan Jose Ramos Jr. was found with six bottles of Michelob Ultra and narcotics at the time of his arrest, according to an arrest report. The report said a Weslaco police officer was dispatched to the 1900 block of Brightwood Avenue on... more »

• Border Patrol agents seize narcotics hidden inside tractor in Los Indios Play Video

  June 16, 2025 5:51 PM

  U.S. Border Patrol agents intercepted a narcotics smuggling operation on June 13 near Los Indios, according to a news release. Agents seized 15.5 pounds of cocaine, worth an estimated $496,000, and arrested one individual, according to the news release. The news release said at around 8:20 p.m., agents... more »

• Bond set for Edinburg man accused of stabbing girlfriend Play Video

  May 24, 2025 9:48 PM

  A 48-year-old man was charged after the Edinburg Police Department said he stabbed his girlfriend during an argument. The couple had been drinking and using narcotics prior to the incident, according to a news release. Eduardo Moralez was taken into custody without incident on Saturday. He was... more »

• Records: Driver charged in deadly McAllen crash disregarded multiple red lights Play Video

  May 23, 2025 4:56 PM

  The driver accused of driving while intoxicated and causing a deadly vehicle crash was seen on surveillance footage disregarding multiple red lights prior to the collision, according to a criminal complaint obtained by Channel 5 News. The complaint said Dionicio Luna Aguirre also tested positive for multiple narcotics. ... more »

• Several Flee after Border Agents Intercept Smuggling Attempt in Rio Grande City

  January 7, 2020 4:55 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – Border Patrol agents seized more than 320 pounds of narcotics Monday in Rio Grande City. Agents intercepted the smuggling attempt after an aerostat spotted “several” people near the border loading a SUV with bundles. When agents stopped the vehicle, the people inside fled. ... more »

• Border Patrol Seizes More Than 300 Pounds of Narcotics Play Video

  December 30, 2019 5:20 PM

  WESLACO – Border Patrol agents were busy over the holiday seizing more than 300 pounds of narcotics in three days. Bundles of marijuana were left behind by smugglers. Agent Dustin Araujo explained it’s not uncommon drug loads are left abandoned, sometimes in neighborhoods. “So in a couple... more »

• Edinburg Police Release Details on Drug Raid Play Video

  October 30, 2019 5:20 PM

  EDINBURG – Edinburg police released information Wednesday on a September drug raid. At the home, authorities seized drugs and ammunition. Two men and a woman were arrested, now facing charges. “In serving the warrant, ammunition was found and narcotics were found. There was Xanax. There was multiple... more »

• Woman Arrested at Progreso Bridge for Attempting to Smuggle Fentanyl Play Video

  August 27, 2019 6:22 PM

  PROGRESO – A woman was allegedly caught trying to get a powerful drug into the U.S. Federal officials say they found it hidden in her clothes. The drug, fentanyl, is known to be 100 times more potent than morphine. The woman claimed the pills were for her... 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 »

• 7 Arrested, 4 Wanted in Connection to Hidalgo Co. Aggravated Kidnapping Play Video

  May 22, 2019 5:19 PM

  EDINBURG – Seven people arrested and four are on the run; they’re all tied to a kidnapping in Hidalgo County. Hidalgo County Sheriff Eddie Guerra alleges the case also links to drug smuggling by members of a transnational criminal organization. Three of the suspects involved are minors. ... more »

• Harlingen Man Arrested after Execution of Narcotics Warrant Play Video

  May 18, 2019 5:05 PM

  HARLINGEN- A narcotics search warrant led to the arrest of a 24-year-old man. Juan Bracamonte Jr. is facing several charges, including possession of a controlled substance and cruelty to animals. When Harlingen police executed a warrant on Little Creek Avenue, they found several narcotics, including THC vials. ... more »

• CBP Arrest 2 in Separate Drug Smuggling Incidents at Port of Entry

  March 22, 2019 10:17 AM

  PHARR – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers made two arrests in separate drug smuggling incidents. CBP seized a total of $340,000 worth of cocaine at the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge. On Tuesday, officials encountered a 25-year-old American woman arriving from Mexico. During a secondary inspection, CBP officers... more »

• CBP Arrest Man Attempting to Smuggle Nearly $1M in Methamphetamine

  March 15, 2019 12:48 PM

  HIDALGO – A man was arrested at the Hidalgo International Bridge after attempting to smuggle methamphetamine Wednesday. U.S. Customs and Border Protection says the 44-year-old Mexican national was referred to secondary inspection on the bridge when K9 officers alerted officials. CBP discovered $940,000 worth of methamphetamine, weighing 47... more »

• Man Arrested in Connection to Harlingen Narcotics Investigation Play Video

  March 9, 2019 4:54 PM

  HARLINGEN- A man is behind bars in connection to an ongoing narcotics investigation. Harlingen police partnered with SWAT and their organized crime unit to arrest the suspect Friday morning. He was taken into custody at an apartment building at 7th and Monroe. Sergeant Larry Moore tells CHANNEL... more »

• CBP Officers Seize More Than $250K of Narcotics

  July 23, 2018 3:26 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized more than $250,000 worth of alleged narcotics in two separate inspections that took place last week. On Wednesday, July 18, officials discovered 11 packages of alleged cocaine when a 2013 Chevrolet Sonic was referred for a secondary inspection at the Brownsville and... more »

• More than $1M in Narcotics Seized in Separate Incidents on Same Day Play Video

  December 22, 2017 12:12 PM

  HIDALGO – More than $1 million in narcotics is now off the streets. CBP officers found the marijuana and cocaine bundles inside a trailer and a commercial bus on Tuesday, Dec. 19. Both were separate incidents. CBP officers assigned to the Hidalgo International Bridge found more than 100 pounds of... more »