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New Lyford police chief sworn in after department left unmanned for months Play Video
March 9, 2020 9:57 PM
LYFORD – Lyford took the final step in officially making their community safer. On Monday, a new police chief was sworn in. In Oct. 2019, the police department was left unmanned. It has been closed ever since. In February, the city took action hiring 21-year Raymondville police veteran... more » -
Sullivan City police chief to take on top cop position in Alamo Play Video
March 7, 2020 10:38 AM
SULLIVAN CITY — A Rio Grande Valley police chief is moving from one end of Hidalgo County to the other. In less than two weeks, Richard Ozuna will be sworn in as Alamo’s new police chief. Ozuna will be leaving his role as chief of police in Sullivan City... more » -
City officials name new Lyford police chief Play Video
February 14, 2020 6:24 PM
LYFORD – After months without a police department, Lyford city officials have chosen their new chief. Officials met for the second time this week to choose a police chief. They selected Armin Martinez as the man for the job. Martinez has more than 20 years’ experience in law... more » -
Commissioners approve to move forward to hire new Lyford police chief Play Video
February 10, 2020 10:16 PM
LYFORD – The decision on who will be the new police chief in Lyford is still up in the air. The city has been without a police force since October. In a meeting Monday night, commissioners discussed how to move forward with approving the position. One official even offered... more » -
Documents reveal what led up to Edinburg police chief's suspension Play Video
February 6, 2020 10:28 PM
EDINBURG – In January, Edinburg Police Chief Cesar Torres was suspended from his duties for five days . When asked why, city leaders responded with "no comment." A city disciplinary action form obtained by CHANNEL 5 NEWS describes three separate incidents leading up to the chief's suspension. The... more » -
City official: New Lyford police chief to be selected soon Play Video
February 6, 2020 5:11 PM
LYFORD – City officials are one step closer to reopening the Lyford Police Department. It has been shut down since late October. Lyford police units remain parked behind a locked gate. Commissioner Albert Cavazos explained why its taken so long to hire a police chief. Cavazos pointed to... more » -
Edinburg Police Chief Suspended Play Video
January 11, 2020 10:56 PM
EDINBURG - Edinburg Chief of Police Cesar Torres confirms he was suspended for 5 days. Torres did not say the reason for his suspension. In a statement he said "he (the city manager) has a job to do, and so do I." Edinburg's Director... more » -
Edinburg Woman Charged for Killing Husband in Domestic Dispute Play Video
December 9, 2019 6:38 PM
EDINBURG – An Edinburg woman is charged after a domestic dispute turned deadly. On Sunday night at a home on Russell Road, police say 47-year-old Karla De Leon allegedly shot and killed her husband. She’s charged with murder. “We arrived at the scene and discovered that the victim,... more » -
Lyford Hires New Police Chief after Operating Without Entire Force Play Video
November 5, 2019 5:24 PM
LYFORD – The city of Lyford hired a new police chief. Mayor Pro Tem Rick Salinas says the city's new police chief was hired Monday. The city was operating without a police force since last week. Salinas adds they're looking to hire a patrol officer. Watch... more » -
2 Migrants Arrested after Jumping into Unmarked Sullivan City Police Chief Unit Play Video
October 11, 2019 5:07 PM
SULLIVAN CITY – Two people who crossed into the country illegally through Sullivan City are now in federal custody. The police chief called in Border Patrol after he says the migrants tried to get inside his unmarked unit. Chief Richard Ozuna said when the incident happened Thursday, the... more » -
Authorities Continue Search for Suspect in Port Isabel Homicide Investigation Play Video
October 7, 2019 5:20 PM
PORT ISABEL – Authorities are still searching for a suspect in the murder of a Laguna Heights man. Investigators say the murder happened inside a trailer home early Sunday morning on Garfield Road in Laguna Heights. The body was found after a 9-1-1 call, when a neighbor went... more » -
New 9-1-1 System to Help Edinburg Police Better Respond to Calls Play Video
September 23, 2019 5:47 PM
EDINBURG – Edinburg police are trying out a new tool to help them better respond when people need help. Chief Cesar Torres says the high-tech 9-1-1 system provides a new element for police officers, the ability to live stream. "The caller calls 9-1-1, our operators take the call... more » -
City of Roma Officers Air Grievances Against Administration Play Video
July 30, 2019 9:12 PM
ROMA - Police officers in Roma shared a lengthy list of concerns with the city's leaders via a letter they signed and sent earlier this month. It raises concerns against the administration. The police chief says he believes it's politically motivated; even so, he discussed the concerns his... 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 » -
Alamo Police Chief is Fired, Search for Replacement Underway Play Video
May 21, 2019 6:14 PM
ALAMO – The city of Alamo is looking for a new police chief. Former Alamo Police Chief Baudelio Castillo was fired Monday night during a city hall special meeting. Two other officers are taking over the department’s administrative, patrols and investigation duties. The city did not tell... more » -
Tip Leads to Stash House Bust in San Juan Play Video
April 4, 2019 10:28 PM
SAN JUAN – A stash house was busted in San Juan off of Lila Street. San Juan’s police chief says officers acted on a tip regarding a human smuggling operation and ended up taking five people into custody. One person fled the scene. The case was turned... more » -
Police Dept. Making Changes in Response to DA's Decision to Deny Drug Cases from Chief Play Video
March 7, 2019 6:37 PM
UPDATE (3/8): The Santa Rosa Mayor says neither he, nor two other alderman voted to keep the police chief in power. The mayor adds that only three of the alderman signed the letter to the district attorney informing him of the in-house changes in hopes of assistance on cases... more » -
Santa Rosa Police Chief to Remain in Position Play Video
February 20, 2019 10:49 PM
SANTA ROSA – The Santa Rosa police chief is still in power after the city aldermen voted him to remain in position. Police Chief Ronnie Hernandez’s position came into question after the Cameron County district attorney said in a letter to Santa Rosa he would no longer accept cases... more » -
Informant Hired to Catch Former Police Chief Caught Stealing Money Play Video
February 19, 2019 4:41 PM
UPDATE (3/4): The trial for the former La Joya police chief is underway. New developments show the informant used to catch Geovani Hernandez, stole money himself. Hernandez is accused of allegedly intentionally scouting and assisting in drug trafficking. During Monday's testimony, a Homeland Security special agent told... more » -
No Decision Made on Santa Rosa Police Chief's Position following Case of Missing Marijuana Play Video
February 14, 2019 6:27 PM
SANTA ROSA – The Cameron County District Attorney is attempting to resolve a case involving missing marijuana at a local police department. An audit in 2015 concluded over 15 pounds of marijuana was missing from the Santa Rosa Police Department’s evidence locker. The DA says Hernandez could not... more » -
Missing Marijuana Creates Rift Between DA and Local Police Dept. Play Video
February 13, 2019 5:07 PM
SANTA ROSA – A district attorney is putting his foot down after marijuana went missing from the Santa Rosa Police Department. The Cameron County District Attorney sent a letter to the mayor’s office which states an audit of the department’s evidence locker was completed in 2015. In the... more » -
How Investigators Solve Cases Similar to Recent Hit-and-Run near Palmview Play Video
January 31, 2019 4:52 PM
RIO GRANDE CITY – Authorities continue to investigate a hit-and-run that injured a 9-year-old girl. CHANNEL 5 NEWS looked into how investigators deal with cases similar to this one. "You have to run with any case you get until you no longer have any leads,” explains Rio Grande... more » -
DPS Continues to Search for Driver Involved in Auto-Ped Crash Play Video
January 30, 2019 5:49 PM
NEAR PALMVIEW – State troopers are on the lookout for the driver responsible for an auto-pedestrian crash near Palmview. A 9-year-old girl was hit by a car as she was walking to her bus. La Joya Independent School District is also investigating the incident. "The motorists can... more » -
Mission Teen Behind Bars for Human Smuggling Play Video
January 21, 2019 6:48 PM
SULLIVAN CITY – A 17-year-old has been charged with human smuggling. Police Chief Richard Ozuna explains the 17-year-old had five people in the U.S. illegally in his vehicle. The teen admitted to picking them up for quick money. KRGV’s Angelo Vargas spoke to a home and business... more »