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• Former Progreso Police Officer in Custody, Accused of Sexual Assault

  October 18, 2019 9:50 AM

  PROGRESO – A former local police officer is in custody for allegedly sexually assaulting two men while in custody. Matthew Lee Sepulveda, 24, is accused of violating the civil rights of two individuals while acting under his authority as a uniformed police officer. Specifically, he allegedly performed oral... more »

• Roma Officer Being Investigated for Accessing Records Play Video

  October 8, 2019 6:16 PM

  ROMA – A city of Roma police officer is under investigation suspected of accessing juvenile records, according to the Starr County Attorney's Office. Accessing information is part of an officer's duties, explained Laredo-based attorney Nathan Chu. "There's certain times that officers can access information if they're doing their... more »

• Man Accused of Shooting Trooper Sanchez Facing Charges Play Video

  September 2, 2019 1:46 PM

  EDINBURG - The man accused of shooting DPS Trooper Moises Sanchez remains jailed. Victor Godinez is being held on a 3 million dollar bond. He's currently facing three counts of attempted capital murder of a peace officer. The Hidalgo county District Attorney said he will upgrade one... more »

• Funeral Arrangements Scheduled for Fallen Mission Police Officer Play Video

  June 24, 2019 8:42 AM

  MISSION- A public visitation for Mission police officer Cpl. Jose Espericueta is scheduled Monday evening at Palm Valley Church. The church is located on 1720 E. Griffin Parkway in Mission. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The funeral service is scheduled for Tuesday... 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 »

• Hit-and-Run Crash Involving Officer’s Vehicle Under Investigation Play Video

  April 22, 2019 5:41 PM

  SAN JUAN – Police in San Juan are sending a DWI warning following a hit-and-run. A DWI turned hit-and-run suspect slammed into an officer’s vehicle then took off Sunday night. The officer suffered minor injuries and the suspect is now in custody. Watch the video above for... more »

• Teen Attempts to Smuggle 2 Immigrants in Lyft Car Play Video

  April 18, 2019 10:12 PM

  MISSION – A Mission teenager accused of smuggling immigrants for $500 in a Lyft car is in jail. Jose Vigil, 17, hired a Lyft driver for the smuggling attempt but, didn’t tell the driver two of his passengers were in the country illegally according to Sullivan City police. ... more »

• Road Improvement Project in Raymondville Behind due to Weather Play Video

  March 27, 2019 3:10 PM

  RAYMONDILLE – An ongoing road improvement project in Raymondville is reportedly behind schedule. Phase one of the project to improve old roads on the west side of town began in November. The first phase of the project was slated to be completed in March. The second phase... more »

• Extortion of Migrants in Reynosa - What's Next? Play Video

  March 15, 2019 5:41 PM

  WESLACO - The Director of Citizens Council is working to address what led to the extortion of immigrants at the McAllen-Reynosa international bridge. CHANNEL 5 NEWS spoke to Maureen Meyer, the Director of Citizens Council of the National Migration Institute. Meyer says corruption is aided in Mexico by... more »

• Neighbor Reacts to Officer-Involved Shooting in Brownsville Play Video

  March 7, 2019 9:36 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Authorities say the officer-involved shooting in Brownsville case will be investigated by the Texas Rangers. The Brownsville Police Department says at around 8:00 p.m. they were called to the 100 block of Clara Bennett Drive in response to an assault. Police say a 24-year-old suspect allegedly... more »

• Man Arrested at Roma Port of Entry after Attempt to Hit CBP Officer Play Video

  March 4, 2019 4:36 PM

  ROMA – A man was arrested at the Roma port of entry after nearly hitting a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer. According to the federal complaint, the man refused to show proof of citizenship at the mid-bridge pre-inspection booth. Verbal threats nearly turned into a physical altercation... more »

• New Reporting System for Law Enforcement in Texas Play Video

  March 1, 2019 9:38 PM

  HIDALGO – A new crime-reporting program in Texas is working to reduce crime rates and quicken response times. Every police and sheriff’s department across Texas will be mandated to start reporting crimes on the same database starting September. According to the Hidalgo County Sheriff, a more uniform crime-reporting... more »

• Local Law Enforcement Concerned about Laser Beams across Border Play Video

  February 13, 2019 5:21 PM

  ROMA – People using laser pointers across the border are causing concern for local law enforcement. Roma Assistant Chief of Police, Francisco Garcia, says two officers experienced a laser beam attack from across the border. “Both officers were hit one right after the other directly to the eyes.... more »

• Animal Control Captures Loose Javelina in Weslaco Play Video

  February 1, 2019 6:35 PM

  WESLACO – Animal Control in Weslaco is receiving calls about wild javelinas in the middle of town. Animal control officer Michael Cruz says they captured a javelina near the intersection of Oklahoma Street and Merida Street. Cruz says it took seven people to control the situation. “Once... more »

• Man Accused of Shooting RGC Officer Charged with Attempted Capital Murder Play Video

  September 20, 2018 10:52 PM

  UPDATE (10:00pm): The man who was accused of shooting a Rio Grande City police officer was charged with attempted capital murder on Friday. Saul Mariano is expected to see a judge next week, according to the Starr County District Attorney. He was previously being held on a resisting arrest charge.... more »