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Abandoned building set on fire, Rio Grande City police searching for person caught on video Play Video
March 5, 2020 10:42 PM
RIO GRANDE CITY – A person was caught on surveillance video setting fire to a building. Rio Grande City police posted the video to their Facebook page. After the fire ignites, a person can be seen walking away in the distance. We're told the building that caught... more » -
Cameron County authorities to crackdown on THC cartridges during spring break Play Video
March 2, 2020 10:38 PM
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – South Padre Island is getting ready for spring break. Luis Saenz, Cameron County district attorney, says authorities busted many spring breakers with THC oil last year. Officials will now target this heavily used drug. THC is one of the main chemicals in marijuana that... more » -
Trio arrested in Harlingen for aggravated robbery, kidnapping of a minor Play Video
February 24, 2020 2:58 PM
HARLINGEN – Three people have been arrested in Harlingen on multiple charges, including aggravated robbery and kidnapping. On Monday, at approximately 11:55 a.m. Feb. 17, Harlingen police responded to the 100 block of East Dominion Drive in reference to a person with a gun. Officials learned three people in... more » -
Police recover murder weapon possibly used in Harlingen shooting Play Video
February 19, 2020 5:07 PM
HARLINGEN – Police have recovered a weapon believed to have been used in a fatal shooting in Harlingen, officials announced Wednesday. Officials say they found a loaded .45 caliber handgun in an alleyway by the 1600 block of Throckmorton Street. The weapon was discovered wrapped in some clothing, under... more » -
2 Wanted by San Benito police for questioning in ongoing investigation Play Video
February 19, 2020 4:19 PM
SAN BENITO – San Benito police is asking for the public’s help in identifying two people. Police published a post on Facebook saying the two men in the photos are wanted for questioning as part of an ongoing investigation. The men were last seen in a dark-colored four-door... more » -
Driver Flees After Multi-City Chase Play Video
February 8, 2020 10:43 PM
MISSION - The Department of Public Safety is looking for a driver who led troopers on a multi-city chase Saturday evening. A DPS spokesperson tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS a DPS trooper tried stopping the driver in the city of Mission for a traffic violation. The person behind the wheel... more » -
Police identify person of interest in Rio Grande City church vandalism case Play Video
February 7, 2020 5:42 PM
RIO GRANDE CITY – Rio Grande City police have identified a person of interest in a church vandalism case. Parishioners have been stopping by Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, where Friday morning it was discovered it had been vandalized. Glass doors and windows inside were shattered. It appeared someone... more » -
Elsa police searching for man suspected of breaking into businesses Play Video
February 5, 2020 9:57 PM
ELSA – Authorities are trying to track down a man caught on surveillance video. He's accused of breaking into a bakery and a restaurant on the same night. Both crimes happened Tuesday. Cash and electronics were stolen from the businesses. The suspect is about 5 feet 9 inches... 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 » -
Investigation underway after vandals target Brownsville mural Play Video
January 22, 2020 6:36 PM
BROWNSVILLE – A mural on a plaza in Brownsville was targeted by vandals. Residents say the graffiti is putting a bad light on the city. A business owner in the building next door says when he first noticed the change in the mural he was disappointed. “Trying to... more » -
Sharyland ISD Parents Concerned following Hazing Incident at Athletic Event Play Video
January 16, 2020 6:20 PM
MISSION – A hazing incident connected to the Sharyland Independent School District left many parents and students with questions. So far, there aren’t many answers from the district. Mission police informed CHANNEL 5 NEWS the hazing incident was reported to them last month and it was related to a... more » -
Brownsville Police Look to Identify Person of Interest in Theft Investigation
January 14, 2020 3:23 PM
BROWNSVILLE – Investigators in Brownsville need the public’s help in identifying a person of interest in a theft case. Police released images of the person who may be connected to a theft that happened Wednesday, Jan. 8, at the Walmart on the 3500 block of Alton Gloor Boulevard. ... more » -
Brownsville Police Searching for Person of Interest Play Video
January 4, 2020 7:14 PM
BROWNSVILLE - Brownsville police are looking to identify a person of interest in a theft investigation. Police say the theft happened at a local business on the 300 block of E. Morrison road on December 21, 2019. If you have any information regarding this case, you're urged to... more » -
Neighborhood Watch Group Helping Combat Crime in Absence of Lyford Police Dept. Play Video
January 2, 2020 6:17 PM
LYFORD – Since the city of Lyford closed the doors to its police department in October , the Willacy County Sheriff’s Office has leaned on citizens for help. Residents have stepped up to keep their community safe and some are eager to do more. A group on Facebook... more » -
Police Searching for Aggravated Robbery Suspect Who Stole from Elsa Whataburger Play Video
January 2, 2020 12:46 PM
ELSA – Police in Elsa are looking for a man wanted in connection to an armed robbery Thursday. Officials say at around 6:30 a.m., the armed suspect entered the Whataburger at 100 East Highway 107 in Elsa. Police say he displayed a shotgun and demanded the money from... more » -
Valley Law Enforcement Reminds Public on Dangers of Celebratory Gunfire Play Video
December 27, 2019 5:42 PM
HARLINGEN – Every year people are tempted to shoot guns into the air to celebrate the end of the year. What they don't realize is doing so could hurt someone else, even their livelihood. For the Vogel family, ranching runs in the family, but the holidays pose a different... more » -
3 Wanted in Connection to String of Hidalgo Co. Robberies Play Video
December 23, 2019 9:57 PM
EDINBURG – Authorities have identified three suspects wanted for a string of robberies in Hidalgo County. Police say Cruz Angel Escobar, Leonel Bernardo Escobar and Johnny Lopez hit a Stripes convenience store in Edinburg early Friday morning. It’s the same day another convenience store was targeted. The trio... more » -
Edinburg Woman Concerned about Illegal Dumping in Neighborhood Play Video
December 23, 2019 6:34 PM
EDINBURG – Some residents are fed up with strangers who use their homes as a dumping site. It's a battle residents on Gastel Circle in Edinburg are constantly fighting. People over filling trash containers and then leaving big items on the side, such as couches, TVs and lots of... more » -
Valley Police Increasing Patrols for Safe Shopping Play Video
December 20, 2019 10:36 PM
MCALLEN – This Saturday is Super Saturday, traditionally the busiest shopping day of the year. Even busier than Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Police want shoppers to feel safe as they race around trying to score last minute deals. As Rio Grande Valley shoppers make their way... more » -
Local Woman Gets Holiday Surprise on Final Day of Rehabilitation Play Video
December 13, 2019 5:36 PM
RAYMONDVILLE – Some unexpected holiday cheer for a Rio Grande Valley woman battling health issues over the past year. Amy Palacios started rehabilitation almost 40 days ago at a Raymondville nursing center after she had an operation for an aneurysm. She was happy she would be able to... more » -
Rise in Deadly Mix of Narcotics in Starr Co. Prompts Alert from Law Enforcement Play Video
December 10, 2019 10:09 PM
RIO GRANDE CITY – A dangerous mix of drugs has Rio Grande City police on alert. Police told CHANNEL 5 NEWS some people are reaching out about others selling drugs mixed with crystal meth. Assistant Police Chief Jose Solis explained the hard narcotic is becoming a problem in the... more » -
First Respondents Play Wheel Chair Basketball With Youth Play Video
December 9, 2019 9:45 PM
EDINBURG - First respondents were busy over the weekend, but not the way you would think. They were playing wheel chair basketball. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has the story. more » -
A Sacrifice: Valley First Responders Working Holidays Play Video
November 28, 2019 5:53 PM
EDINBURG – The work never stops for the men and women wearing badges during the holidays. For some first responders, it’s their first Thanksgiving away from their loved ones. “So I will not be spending it with him, but it’s part of the job. I mean, we protect... more » -
Police Searching for Driver Who Fled Rollover Accident in Rio Grande City Play Video
November 28, 2019 12:32 PM
RIO GRANDE CITY – Police are looking for a driver who fled the scene of an accident in Rio Grande City. It happened early Wednesday morning near Garcia and Ash streets. Police say a Ford F-150 was found flipped over with no one inside. A witness said... more » -
1 Arrested, 1 On the Run in Burglary Investigation in Edinburg
November 25, 2019 10:22 PM
EDINBURG – Home surveillance cameras led to the arrest of an accused house burglar in Edinburg. Authorities are still searching for his alleged accomplice. Investigators say the two snuck into a gated community and stole from at least three properties. They were caught on one of the... more » -
Valley Families Grateful for Edinburg Cares Turkey Drive Play Video
November 25, 2019 5:07 PM
EDINBURG – With only a few days from Thanksgiving, many families in the Rio Grande Valley are feeling grateful for a small gesture from the community. The Edinburg police and fire departments gathered at the Edinburg Parks and Recreation area for the Edinburg Cares Drive. They are distributing... more » -
Two Arrested in Connection to Drug and Cash Seizure Play Video
November 24, 2019 6:29 PM
EDINBURG - Two people are facing charges in Edinburg. Edinburg police arrested the pair Saturday. Officers seized nearly $16,000 in cash along with 2 kilograms of edible THC and 2 pounds of marijuana. No other information was released about the two people arrested or... more » -
Weslaco Police Searching for Driver Involved in Rollover Crash on Hwy 88
November 18, 2019 7:51 PM
WESLACO – Police are searching for a driver who fled a rollover crash involving two vehicles in Weslaco. The crash happened on Texas Boulevard near Mile 10. Weslaco police told CHANNEL 5 NEWS the occupant of one of the vehicles involved was sent to the hospital. The... more » -
Edinburg Man Arrested After Reported Gunfire Play Video
November 16, 2019 11:39 PM
EDINBURG - A man was taken into custody Saturday after he allegedly shot his weapon at the ground. It happened at an apartment complex on the 1600 Block of West Schunior. He was arrested for disorderly conduct and police did take his weapon. Watch the video above... more » -
Fatal Crash Under Investigation in North Edinburg Play Video
November 15, 2019 10:35 PM
EDINBURG - A deadly crash investigation is underway in Edinburg. It happened Friday just before 5 p.m. on North Salinas Street. According to the authorities, one man died. They are trying to find out how many vehicles may have been involved in the crash. more » -
OSHA to Investigate Fatal Workplace Accident in Primera Play Video
November 15, 2019 5:45 PM
PRIMERA – A man is dead after a workplace accident involving a cement truck in Primera. It happened around 3:30 p.m. Friday near a project site for Magic Valley Concrete. The company identified the victim as Arturo Rodriguez, the driver of the truck. Police Chief Manuel Trevino... more » -
Pharr Police Upgrade Body Cam System with Live Streaming Feature Play Video
November 15, 2019 5:08 PM
PHARR – It’s meant to capture, if not all, of what police officers encounter on-call. For the Pharr Police Department, body cameras have been standard equipment for a few years. In every encounter with a person, the camera should be on. The department recently upgraded their body camera... more » -
Weslaco Police Look to Identify Owner who Neglected 23 Pitbulls Play Video
November 14, 2019 11:06 PM
WESLACO – Approximately 23 neglected pitbulls were removed from a home Tuesday in Weslaco. Neighbors on South Tio Avenue say the black Mercedes vehicle in the front yard hasn’t moved for months. A silver bowl is just one of the two signs the home ever had any dogs. ... more » -
McAllen Police: Pedestrian Failed Right-of-Way When Officer’s Unit Hit Him Play Video
November 6, 2019 10:21 PM
MCALLEN – Last week, an 83-year-old man was hit by a local police unit when he attempted to cross a street in McAllen. It happened at the intersection of Buddy Owens Boulevard and Taylor Road. McAllen police reported a Palmhurst police officer made a right turn at the... more » -
Mission Police Searching for Suspect Caught on Camera Stealing Flowers from Gravesite Play Video
November 4, 2019 6:36 PM
MISSION – A Mission woman says the flowers she lays on her loved one’s grave keep vanishing. She visits her mother’s grave at Valley Memorial Gardens in Mission at least three times a week. One day, she says she caught the woman taking the flowers. She informed management,... more » -
Two Suspects Charged with Aggravated Robbery in Alton Play Video
November 1, 2019 9:30 PM
ALTON – Two men are now charged with aggravated robbery out of Alton. Police say 17-year old Jonathan Coates and 18-year-old Rene Mireles Jr. along with a juvenile stormed into a home claiming they were police officers. It happened at a home on Rockport Street earlier this week.... more » -
Contractor Wanted in Brownsville Previously Received McAllen Chamber Grant Play Video
October 24, 2019 6:19 PM
BROWNSVILLE – From award winning entrepreneur to wanted man. Numerous victims have come forward telling CHANNEL FIVE NEWS that 38-year-old Obed Roque Valencia stole thousands of dollars from them. On Wednesday, Brownsville police department confirmed they have issued a warrant for his arrest. Now we've learned that... 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 » -
San Juan Police Investigating Student Hit by Car Near Middle School Play Video
October 18, 2019 10:44 AM
SAN JUAN – The San Juan Police Department is investigating an accident involving a middle school student. Police Chief Juan Gonzalez confirms a 11-year-old child was hit by a car near Austin Middle School around 6:30 a.m. Friday. The school is located on the 800 block of South... more » -
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 » -
Edinburg Sets Up Live Stream 9-1-1 System Play Video
October 17, 2019 6:40 PM
EDINBURG – A virtual first responder system is up and running in Edinburg. Police now have the capability to live stream with 9-1-1 callers. Chief Cesar Torres says the city is the only one in Texas to have the system and the third in the country. He... more » -
Form to Help San Benito Police with Information for Missing People with Disabilities Play Video
October 17, 2019 5:29 PM
SAN BENITO – A proactive push aimed at protecting residents with special needs in San Benito. A new form created by a police sergeant is to give investigators a head start in the event a person with disabilities is reported missing. The form asks for a photo, diagnosis... more » -
Sullivan City Police Looking for Credit Card Abusers Play Video
October 15, 2019 4:05 PM
SULLIVAN CITY – Sullivan City police are looking to track down two people accused of making purchases with money that wasn’t theirs. The couple were caught on surveillance. Authorities say they used a woman’s debit card to buy items from an Academy store. If you recognize who... more » -
Weslaco Police Searching for 3 Burglary Suspects Play Video
October 8, 2019 8:49 PM
WESLACO – A new surveillance video shows an aggravated robbery in Weslaco. Three men are seen storming into the Westgate Meat Market on Monday. One of the suspects pointed a gun in the clerk's face. Police say the trio took off with 300 dollars in cash. ... more » -
Mother Concerned After Car was Broken Into at San Benito School Play Video
October 3, 2019 6:41 PM
SAN BENITO – A thief at a San Benito elementary school stole more than a purse full of credit cards and IDs from Roxanne Hurtado Monday night: he took her sense of security. "I did feel violated and upset, because yes I made the mistake of leaving my purse... more » -
Authorities Searching for 2 Suspects Who Burglarized, Vandalized San Benito School Play Video
September 30, 2019 6:26 PM
SAN BENITO – Both the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District police and the city police department are looking for two men who they believe burglarized and vandalized school property and a local business. San Benito CISD police chief adds these men were not students. If you have... more » -
Suspects Caught on Camera Stealing Company Equipment in McAllen Play Video
September 26, 2019 6:14 PM
MCALLEN – The McAllen Police Department needs the public's help finding the people seen on security video stealing thousands of dollars worth of equipment and driving off. The warning signs, security cameras and a guard, none of it stopped Chano Gomez from losing more than $3,000 worth of his... more » -
3 Men Charged in McAllen with Online Solicitation of a Minor Play Video
September 26, 2019 4:44 PM
MCALLEN – Three men were arrested in McAllen in separate online sex predator investigations. The busts were made Sept. 23, 24 and 25. Police have charged the three men with online solicitation of a minor, a second degree felony. If convicted, each faces a possible fine, jail... more » -
Mercedes Inmates Housed in Weslaco City Jail Play Video
September 18, 2019 11:31 PM
WESLACO – They were arrested in one city and jailed in another. We reached out to the Mercedes police chief multiple times on Wednesday to ask about the people taken into custody during Tuesday night’s rowdy city council meeting in Mercedes . We're still waiting to hear back.... more » -
Illegal Dumping in McAllen Woman's Backyard Captured on Camera Play Video
September 18, 2019 6:34 PM
MCALLEN – A McAllen resident is upset after someone left a pile of trash on her property. Her surveillance cameras caught the person who did it. Margarita de Leon has lived in her home for over 40 years. She says she's never had a problem with people... more » -
Family Question Loved One's Death in Progreso, Investigation Underway Play Video
September 17, 2019 6:09 PM
PROGRESO – Police are now treating a man's death as a homicide. They are trying to figure out why 67-year-old Ruben Garcia, who spent just about half of his 67 years in the city of Progreso and was well-known, was found dead Sunday with wounds on his head. ... more » -
Valley Mother Worried After Being Followed by 2 Men While Shopping Play Video
September 16, 2019 5:12 PM
HARLINGEN – A Rio Grande Valley mother has a warning for other women. She says she and her daughter were followed while they were shopping. "They were intending to take me or my daughter, maybe both of us, who knows," says Denise Prado. It happened a few... more » -
Alton Police Looking for Suspect Wanted for Assaulting Public Servant
September 13, 2019 7:36 PM
ALTON – Alton police are looking for a suspect for assaulting a public servant, resisting and evading arrest. They’re looking for 45-year-old Alejandro Marquez Garcia. He’s described as 5 foot 7 inches tall and weighs 175 pounds. If you have information about the suspect please call Alton... more » -
San Juan Police Looking for Gunman Who Robbed Convenience Store
September 12, 2019 8:10 PM
SAN JUAN – Police are searching for an aggravated robbery suspect who is accused of stealing from a convenience store in San Juan. On Thursday, a man, wearing all black, walked into a store on the 500 block of North Cesar Chavez and robbed the store at gunpoint. ... more » -
New Law to Help Drivers With Special Needs Communicate With Officers Play Video
September 9, 2019 5:08 PM
WESLACO - There is now a new law aimed at helping police officers and people with special needs called the "Samuel Allen" law. The law allows individuals with a condition that may affect their communication skills to disclose that information when registering a vehicle with a simple code from... more » -
Rancher Seeing Repeat Problem in Neglect Among Adopted Livestock Across Valley Play Video
September 5, 2019 6:07 PM
MERCEDES – A rancher says he's seeing a repeat problem in the Rio Grande Valley: horses and donkeys left to fend for themselves. A federal program is allowing people to get a horse or donkey at a very good price. The problem is some of them might not... more » -
Authorities Identify Body Found Near San Benito Canal Play Video
September 1, 2019 11:31 PM
UPDATE: Sheriff Omar Lucio tells us the body belongs to a man from Pleasanton. Authorities are working to notify the man's next of kin. Investigators are waiting on autopsy results to determine an exact cause of death; they say they do not suspect foul play. ---- ... more » -
Brownsville Police Search for Person of Interest in Auto Theft Play Video
September 1, 2019 11:31 PM
BROWNSVILLE - Brownsville Police are looking for information on a person on interest in connection to an auto theft. The case surrounds a theft of a gray 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe that was reported stolen on August 19, 2019. Anyone with information to the identity or whereabouts of... more » -
Brownsville Police Issue Regional Alert for Missing 31-Year-Old Play Video
August 28, 2019 5:05 PM
BROWNSVILLE – Brownsville police is asking for the public's help tracking down a missing man. Authorities say 31-year-old Jose Juan De La Garza was last seen Tuesday at 12 p.m. on the 200 block of Thomas Street. He was seen wearing a beige American Eagle shirt with text... more » -
Police Arrest Man Who Robbed San Juan Convenience Store Play Video
August 28, 2019 1:48 PM
UPDATE (8/29): The San Juan police chief confirms the department has taken the suspect accused of the robbing a convenience store Wednesday into custody. According to Chief Juan Gonzalez, SWAT served an arrest warrant at the 800 block of East Vermont Avenue. Gonzalez says the man was taken... more »