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• Mercedes police to use watch towers to increase community safety Play Video

  March 19, 2020 7:43 PM

  MERCEDES - People are taking precautions against the coronavirus around the Rio Grande Valley and one local police department is using technology in an effort to increase safety in their community. A specialized tower goes up to 35 feet high and will be placed across strategic locations in the... more »

• New department officials appointed in Sullivan City Play Video

  March 10, 2020 6:09 PM

  SULLIVAN CITY – In Sullivan City, there are new faces for some top city positions. In a special meeting Tuesday, city officials appointed Sgt. Joseph Cordova as interim police chief, after Richard Ozuna recently took the police chief's job in Alamo . Cordova has spent the last five... 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 »

• Initiative brings awareness of teen drinking and driving to Weslaco students Play Video

  March 4, 2020 6:03 PM

  WESLACO – An initiative in Weslaco is intented on showing teenagers the consequences of drinking and driving just before spring break. Weslaco Independent School District teamed up with local first responders, including AirMed South Texas and the police department, to show high school students a reenactment of what could... 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 »

• 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 »

• 43-year-old wanted by McAllen police for assault and criminal trespass Play Video

  February 4, 2020 3:28 PM

  MCALLEN – Authorities are searching for a 43-year-old man wanted for assault and criminal trespass. On Aug. 11, 2019, McAllen police responded to a call of a burglary at approximately 4:25 a.m. on the 1100 block of West Fern Avenue. During the investigation, officers learned the suspect had... more »

• Harlingen Police Investigating Fatal Crash Involving a Motorcyclist Play Video

  January 14, 2020 4:41 PM

  HARLINGEN – Authorities are currently investigating a fatal accident where a vehicle and a motorcycle were involved. According to the official report, the accident happened 7:45 a.m. Tuesday on North 77 and Sunshine Strip. The victim hasn't been identified yet. Police say a 21-year-old male motorcyclist was taken... more »

• Mission Enforcing City Ordinance that Prohibits Parking on Sidewalks Play Video

  January 13, 2020 7:13 PM

  MISSION – Some residents from the Sharyland Plantation community are confused by a new city ordinance that says it's illegal to park across the sidewalks. They're being told they can't park on what they think is their own property. Public Information Officer Arturo Flores from the Mission Police... more »

• Autoridades buscan a persona detenida por ICE que escapó Play Video

  January 2, 2020 8:24 PM

  HARLINGEN – Las autoridades buscan a una persona detenida por Inmigración y Control de Aduanas que escapó. El departamento de policía de Harlingen informa que asisten a autoridades federales en la búsqueda de Wilson Reyes Perez, ciudadano de Guatemala. Poco después de las 2 p.m. del jueves, Reyes... more »

• Authorities Searching for a Runaway Detainee in Cameron County Play Video

  January 2, 2020 7:59 PM

  HARLINGEN – Authorities are searching for a runaway Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainee. The Harlingen Police Department informs they have been assisting federal authorities in the search for Wilson Reyes Perez, a citizen of Guatemala. Shortly after 2 p.m. Thursday, Reyes Perez escaped while receiving medical treatment from... 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 »

• CBP Investigating Possible Suicide of Mexican National at Jail in Hidalgo County Play Video

  December 23, 2019 9:30 PM

  LA VILLA – The feds are investigating the death of a Mexican national. The 42-year-old died at the East Hidalgo Detention Center on Saturday. He was taken into custody Friday at the Hidalgo port of entry. Customs and Border Protection officials say the man falsely claimed to be... more »

• Palmview Police Searching for Person of Interest in Fatal Shooting Play Video

  December 23, 2019 8:01 PM

  PALMVIEW – Police in Palmview are searching for a person of interest connected to a fatal shooting. On Sunday at approximately 9:57 p.m, police were call out to the 100 block of South Minnesota Road on a report of a male with a gunshot wound. Upon their arrival,... more »

• Mistakenly Adopted Dog Continues to Appear at Previous Raymondville Family's Home Play Video

  December 23, 2019 6:31 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE – A Raymondville man says his beloved dog, “Snowflake” has returned to his original home after getting loose and getting adopted by another family. CHANNEL 5 NEWS first reported about Hector Perez and his situation earlier this month. Snowflake had jumped over the fence and didn’t come back.... more »

• McAllen Police Seek to Identify Person of Interest in Auto Theft Investigation Play Video

  December 23, 2019 4:12 PM

  MCALLEN – McAllen police are looking to identify a person of interest in a theft investigation. Surveillance footage captured the man officials believe may be connected to a theft of a motor vehicle. The crime was reported Sunday in a parking area along the 2700 block of Expressway... more »

• Weslaco Police Offer Helpful Tips to Protect Home While Traveling during Holidays Play Video

  December 20, 2019 5:56 PM

  WESLACO – The holiday season is in full swing and that means a busy travel season too. Law enforcement says this is when crooks try to take advantage of people not being home. Eric Hernandez is the public information officer for the Weslaco Police Department. He says deception is... more »

• Mercedes Christmas Tree Guard Forced to Quit after Receiving No Pay Play Video

  December 17, 2019 6:44 PM

  MERCEDES – The expensive Mercedes Christmas tree is being guarded. However, one of the security guards was forced to quit. He says he wasn't getting paid. A week worth of pay is a lot of money for José Sosa and his family. "Gifts, I mean, I have to... more »

• Police Release Names of Victims in Edinburg Triple Murder-Suicide Investigation

  December 13, 2019 7:10 PM

  EDINBURG – The victims of the triple murder-suicide investigation in Edinburg have been identified. According to records obtained by CHANNEL 5 NEWS, the victims are identified as 19-year-old Rebecca Lee Cantu, 48-year-old Magdalena Cantu and 30-year-old Aaron Cortez. The suspect’s name has not been released. Four bodies... 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 »

• La Joya Police Acquire Tasers to Help in Increase of Evading Arrest Situations Play Video

  December 11, 2019 5:24 PM

  LA JOYA – Police in a Rio Grande Valley city are seeing an increase in people evading arrest and not complying. This sudden spike is leading them to seek more weapons. For the first time, the La Joya Police Department is getting Tasers. An electric shock for police they... more »

• Police Shop with McAllen Students to Buy Christmas Gifts Play Video

  December 11, 2019 4:15 PM

  MCALLEN – Dozens of McAllen students got to shop ‘til they dropped Wednesday morning through the city’s Heroes and Helpers event. The city of McAllen and McAllen Independent School District teamed up with Target to make sure no child goes without a Christmas gift this year. Officers escort... more »

• Lyford Residents Aid in Combating Crime amid Unmanned Police Station Play Video

  December 4, 2019 7:46 PM

  LYFORD – A Rio Grande Valley community are rallying together to catch an alleged thief on the run. Willacy County sheriff’s deputies say the citizens of Lyford helped point them in the right direction. The city of Lyford may be without a police department, but the citizens are... more »

• Authorities Warn of Phone Crooks Spoofing Port Isabel Police Play Video

  December 4, 2019 5:11 PM

  PORT ISABEL – An emergency number has been cloned in Port Isabel, according to police. Authorities are warning residents about the ploy targeting mostly older people in the community. Crooks reportedly cloned the police department’s number. The callers are reportedly asking residents to buy gift cards or... more »

• McAllen Police Spread Cheer with Turkeys Instead of Traffic Citations Play Video

  November 27, 2019 5:47 PM

  MCALLEN – With so many people hitting the road for the holiday, the number of traffic violations is bound to go up. In the city of McAllen, those numbers dropped Wednesday morning as police were trading tickets for turkeys. Surprised and thankful. A feeling dozens of drivers in... more »

• Edinburg Police Department’s Firing Range Permanently Closed following Shooting Incident Play Video

  November 25, 2019 6:04 PM

  EDINBURG – Following a shooting in Edinburg tied to the police department’s firing range, the police chief announced the closure of the facility. Chief Cesar Torres revealed the range is shutdown permanently. On Friday, a family who lives in a nearby neighborhood told CHANNEL 5 NEWS one of... 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 »

• Amber Alert Issued for Missing 14-Year-Old Hondo Girl

  November 13, 2019 4:40 PM

  HONDO, Texas – An Amber Alert was issued Wednesday by the Hondo Police Department for a missing 14-year-old girl. Police are looking for Eva Marie Garcia, who was last seen at 2:30 a.m. Oct. 16 on the 200 block of 18th Street in Hondo, a city just outside of... more »

• Weslaco Police Identify Victim in Crash Linked to Homicide Investigation Play Video

  November 8, 2019 5:30 PM

  WESLACO – Police identified the victim involved in a deadly crash turned murder investigation in Weslaco. Officials say before the crash 59-year-old Dr. John Dominguez was held at gunpoint in an attempted aggravated robbery, caught on surveillance camera in the area of Utah Avenue. The video released by... more »

• Body of Teen Found in Sullivan City near Military Road Play Video

  November 6, 2019 5:06 PM

  SULLIVAN CITY – The body of a teenager was found near a residential area in Sullivan City. The discovery was made Monday near Guadalupe Flores and Military roads. Sullivan City Police Chief Richard Ozuna says the body remains unidentified. Federal agents and police are investigating. Watch... 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 »

• Combes Police Searching for Missing 49-Year-Old Woman Play Video

  November 4, 2019 6:14 PM

  COMBES – Police in Combes are searching for a missing 49-year-old woman. Officials say Dolores Tollisen Garza was last seen around 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the First Baptist Church. She was wearing jeans and a marron shirt with the word “happy” on it. Police say Garza suffers... more »

• Police Verifying Valley Registered Sex Offenders are in Compliance Ahead of Halloween

  October 30, 2019 9:49 PM

  WESLACO – A Rio Grande Valley police department made their rounds to make sure trick-or-treaters are safe on Halloween night. They were knocking on the doors of every registered sex offender in the city of Weslaco. In Weslaco, police started at 7 a.m. Wednesday. Splitting forces up to... more »

• Alton Police Searching for 5 Suspects Who Posed as Officers in Assault Play Video

  October 29, 2019 10:08 PM

  ALTON – An investigation is underway in Alton after impostors were reported posing as police officers. Five men broke into a home on Rockport Street around 3 a.m. Tuesday, yelling they were Alton police. The homeowners told CHANNEL 5 NEWS the men forced them into their bedroom and... more »

• Police Investigating Shot Fired at AG's Office in Pharr Play Video

  October 22, 2019 7:01 PM

  PHARR – Police are investigating after a shot was fired at the Office of the Attorney General in Pharr. Annette Hernandez, the director of communications at the office, says the building’s landscaping company discovered the damage over the weekend. They believed the shot was fired at the front... more »

• 4th Suspect in Weslaco Meat Market Robbery Arrested Play Video

  October 22, 2019 5:01 PM

  (UPDATE 10/23, 8:45 p.m.) - Mercedes police chief Dagoberto Chavez confirms 4th suspect Jimmy Charles Wells has been arrested. Mercedes Police Department was assisted by the Edinburg Police Department in the arrest. ----------- WESLACO – Police in Weslaco have identified a fourth suspect in the meat... more »

• Edinburg Police to Check on Registered Sex Offenders Halloween Night Play Video

  October 21, 2019 5:25 PM

  EDINBURG – In Edinburg, police are reminding people about the rules for sex offenders on Halloween night. Registered sex offenders must be indoors at their homes on Halloween between 4 p.m. and 12 a.m. They are also instructed to have their lights off and post a sign on... 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 »

• Mercedes Police Chief: Investigator Recognized Suspect from Previous Place of Employment Play Video

  October 17, 2019 6:26 PM

  MERCEDES – Mercedes police have arrested a third suspect involved in two Rio Grande Valley robberies. Chief Dagoberto Chavez said one of his investigators used to work as a resource officer for Mercedes Independent School District and he recognized the suspect from a surveillance video. The suspect, 18-year-old... 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 »

• Pharr Crime Reports Can Soon be Submitted via Ring Mobile App Play Video

  October 16, 2019 6:39 PM

  PHARR – A local police department will soon allow you to report crime through a mobile app. Some people might have doorbells with a camera, such as the Ring Video Doorbell. As soon as someone approaches your front door, it starts recording. Now, the Pharr Police Department... more »

• Edinburg to Set Up New Surveillance at Illegal Dumping Sites Play Video

  October 15, 2019 8:48 PM

  EDINBURG – The city of Edinburg is turning to surveillance cameras to stop illegal dumping and keep an eye on problem spots throughout the city. The issue isn’t just in abandoned fields or lots, it’s on several streets throughout the city. Residents will see a new camera system... more »

• San Benito CISD Police Continue Search for Car Burglar Play Video

  October 9, 2019 6:30 PM

  SAN BENITO – San Benito Consolidated Independent School District police are still looking for a car burglary suspect. Last week, CHANNEL 5 NEWS reported a break-in at Dr. Cash Elementary School. Authorities believe the suspect is behind other break-ins in the area. They are looking for the... more »

• Pharr Set to Open New State of the Art Emergency Communications Facility Play Video

  October 9, 2019 5:31 PM

  PHARR – Pharr officials say the new communications center will cut down on 9-1-1 response times. Right now, the 9-1-1 dispatch and emergency operations center handles police, fire and emergency medical service emergencies from three separate buildings making dispatch times longer. That will all change with the new... more »

• Homeowner Irritated by Ongoing Vandalism Next to Mercedes School Play Video

  October 7, 2019 10:26 PM

  MERCEDES – Mercedes police are working to identify suspects in a vandalism case. An ongoing problem for a property owner who plans to move in, but says she keeps spending money to repair vandalism instead of on renovations. “Here I am fixing up what is broken. Eleven windows.... more »

• Woman Arrested in Connection to Fatal Hit-and-Run in San Benito Play Video

  October 3, 2019 5:21 PM

  SAN BENTIO – San Benito police arrested the suspect accused in fatal hit-and-run in July. Officials say 30-year-old Ivonne Guajardo turned herself into custody after a warrant for her arrest was issued. Guajardo is accused of killing 46-year-old Willie Lee Williams on July 21 after hitting him with... more »

• 18-Year-Old Hospitalized after Shooting in Brownsville Play Video

  October 1, 2019 3:07 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A teenager is being hospitalized after he was shot in Brownsville. Police are investigating the incident that occurred Tuesday at 12:29 p.m. on the 2800 block of Gibraltar Street. Officials say the suspect fled the scene. According to officials, the 18-year-old victim drove himself to... 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 »

• Man Arrested in McAllen after Selling Neighbor’s Vehicle Online Play Video

  September 25, 2019 5:37 PM

  MCALLEN – An accused car thief is behind bars just hours after the owner tracked it on social media. The concern for the owner is the longer the car is missing, the greater the chance it will never be seen again. The car was a graduation gift for... 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 »

• McAllen Police Locate Missing 11-Year-Old Girl Play Video

  September 12, 2019 4:16 PM

  UPDATE: McAllen police tell us they have located 11-year-old Lily Ann Sanchez. ---- MCALLEN – McAllen police are trying to locate an 11-year-old girl. Officials say Lily Ann Sanchez left her home Thursday at 1:27 a.m.; she was last seen on the 1300 block of South Ware... more »

• San Juan Convenience Store Robbery Suspect Charged Play Video

  August 30, 2019 5:04 PM

  SAN JUAN – The suspect involved in a convenience store robbery in San Juan this week has been charged. Police charged Matthew Mosher with aggravated robbery. Officials say Mosher is seen in surveillance footage holding up the store. It happened Wednesday afternoon. Authorities say he pointed... more »

• Elsa Police Investigating String of Car Burglaries Play Video

  August 30, 2019 4:42 PM

  ELSA – A rash of car burglaries in Elsa are kept police busy. Investigators say they started last week and are not stopping. Authorities say the cases have one thing in common: victims left their cars unlocked. Elsa police remind residents to lock their car and don’t... more »

• Elsa Police Searching for Vehicle Involved in Drive-By Shooting Play Video

  August 29, 2019 12:44 PM

  ELSA – Elsa police are investigating an early morning drive-by shooting. It happened Thursday at 2:45 a.m. on the 200 block of Holy Innocents Drive. According to police, five to six rounds were shot at a home. Authorities say the residence was occupied, but no injuries have... more »

• 21-Year-Old Woman Wanted in Harlingen for Kidnapping Arrested in El Paso Play Video

  August 28, 2019 3:56 PM

  UPDATE (8/30): Harlingen police say the suspect was arrested in El Paso on Thursday. The children are safe and in the custody of Child Protective Services. ------------ HARLINGEN – Harlingen police are looking for a woman wanted for kidnapping. A Child Protective Services employee filed the... more »

• Victims Identified in Deadly McAllen Collision, $345K Bond Set for Suspect Play Video

  August 26, 2019 12:39 PM

  MCALLEN – A 22-year-old has been charged with intoxication manslaughter and assault. Police say the driver of a pickup, David Garcia, Jr. of Rio Grande City, slammed into a SUV over the weekend, killing two people. The victims were identified as 52-year-old Alma Patricia Rodriguez and 2-year-old Patricia... more »

• Harlingen Police Searching for Man Accused of Pointing Gun after Dispute

  August 16, 2019 1:21 PM

  HARLINGEN – Harlingen police are searching for a suspect in reference to an aggravated assault Friday morning. Officials were called out to an apartment complex on the 1500 block of Sam Houston Drive. The victim who made the report says the man pointed a handgun at him after... more »

• Brownsville Police Look to Identify Man Killed in Auto-Pedestrian Crash Play Video

  August 15, 2019 1:11 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Police in Brownsville are working to identify a man killed early Monday morning after being hit by a car. Police spokesperson Melissa Gonzalez says the accident happened around 2 a.m. near International and Southmost boulevards. She says the driver involved did stop to help and will... more »

• Police Look to Identify Man on Surveillance Stealing from Weslaco Store

  August 12, 2019 3:06 PM

  WESLACO – Weslaco police need the public’s help to identify a theft suspect caught on surveillance. Officials say the crime occurred 8 a.m. Sunday at a furniture store located inside H-E-B on North Texas Blvd. A surveillance camera caught the man make his way into the store and... more »

• Sebastian Resident Seeks More Law Enforcement Presence Play Video

  August 6, 2019 4:05 PM

  SEBASTIAN - A Sebastian resident is looking for more law enforcement presence on his street. He wants to know what the county is doing to help. Armando Gonzales spent all 69 years of his life on Martin Cavazos Street and he says for as long as... more »

• San Benito Police Recover Suspect Vehicle Possibly Linked to Fatal Hit-and-Run Play Video

  August 1, 2019 11:35 AM

  SAN BENITO – Police have recovered a vehicle possibly involved in a deadly hit-and-run. The crash happened July 21 along Frontage Road, near Stephanie Lane. The victim, 46-year-old Willie Lee Williams, Jr., managed to call 9-1-1 for help after he was hit. He later died. The... more »