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• Doctor who helped sell ketamine to actor Matthew Perry before his overdose death avoids prison time

  December 16, 2025 3:57 PM

  LOS ANGELES (AP) — A doctor who pleaded guilty in a scheme to supply ketamine to actor Matthew Perry before his overdose death was sentenced Tuesday to 8 months of home confinement. Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett handed down the sentence that included 3 years of supervised release to 55-year-old... more »

• Former Brownsville ISD teacher pleads guilty to having improper relationship with a student Play Video

  December 1, 2025 3:35 PM

  A former Rivera Early College High School teacher pleaded guilty to a charge of improper relationship between educator and student, according to court records. Julio Ricardo Trujillo was arrested in May following an investigation by the Cameron County District Attorney's Office. He entered his guilty plea on Monday. ... more »

• Four people sentenced in deadly 2022 McAllen shooting, several others awaiting hearings Play Video

  November 15, 2025 12:10 PM

  Four people have been sentenced in connection with a deadly McAllen shooting that took place in October 2022. A total of 11 people have been arrested in the shooting death of 22-year-old Ryan Michael Serna. Joel Gonzalez Jr. pleaded guilty to murder on Friday and was sentenced to... more »

• Woman sentenced to life without parole in death of husband's ex-wife

  November 13, 2025 2:46 PM

  A Brownsville woman who was convicted on all charges in connection with the shooting death of her husband’s ex-wife was sentenced to life without parole. Cynthia Margarita Olvera was sentenced Thursday. On Wednesday, Olvera was found guilty on charges of capital murder while remuneration, conspiracy to commit capital... more »

• ‘Mastermind’ in Brownsville murder for hire scheme found guilty on all charges Play Video

  November 12, 2025 6:08 PM

  A Brownsville woman was found guilty Wednesday on all charges in connection with the shooting death of her husband’s ex-wife. Cynthia Margarita Olvera was found guilty on charges of capital murder while remuneration, conspiracy to commit capital murder, engaging in organized criminal activity and burglary of habitation with intent... more »

• Second daycare worker pleads not guilty in Brownsville hot car death Play Video

  November 10, 2025 2:35 PM

  A woman accused of causing the death of a 4-year-old boy in Brownsville pleaded not guilty, Cameron County court records show. Sendy Ruiz was charged alongside Karen Silva with injury to a child, elderly, or disabled individual with reckless serious bodily injury and mental impairment following the June 27... more »

• Man sentenced to 15 years in connection with fentanyl overdose death in Cameron County Play Video

  October 14, 2025 1:54 PM

  A man has entered a guilty plea in connection with a fentanyl overdose death in Cameron County. Gregory Stephen Norris entered his plea on Monday and was sentenced to 15 years in prison. On March 26, 2024, Arnoldo Garcia died from a fentanyl overdose; the narcotics were delivered... more »

• Mother of slain Donna High School student reacts to guilty verdict Play Video

  September 24, 2025 8:25 PM

  The family of a Donna High School student who was fatally shot in January 2020 said they finally have closure. Relatives of 18-year-old Genaro Isaiah “Izzy” Castillo were in court Wednesday as Castillo’s suspected killer was found guilty of murder. "I feel relieved, we've been waiting for five... more »

• Man sentenced to 35 years in deadly shooting outside Edinburg apartment complex Play Video

  September 24, 2025 4:42 PM

  A 40-year-old man was sentenced Wednesday to 35 years in prison after he was found guilty of fatally shooting a man during a fight, according to a news release from the Hidalgo County District Attorney’s Office. Miguel Angel Mujica was found guilty on charges of murder and unlawful possession... more »

• Woman arrested in Weslaco in connection with cocaine trafficking scheme

  September 23, 2025 12:03 PM

  A 34-year-old woman is scheduled to be sentenced after admitting to conspiring to possess with the intent to deliver more than five kilograms of cocaine, according to a news release from the office of U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. According to the news release, 34-year-old Edith Gonzalez admitted she... more »

• Two men sentenced in connection with death of Santa Rosa teen Play Video

  August 26, 2025 8:40 PM

  Two men were sentenced on Tuesday after pleading guilty to the murder of a Santa Rosa teen. Julian Casarez, 20, and Alberto Sanchez, 19, were sentenced to 30 years and 25 years, respectively, on a murder charge, according to the Cameron County District Attorney's Office. Both men pleaded... more »

• Man convicted in deadly Alton beating sentenced to 20 years Play Video

  August 14, 2025 12:31 PM

  The man convicted in the beating death of an Alton man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. Jesus Bernal was found guilty of manslaughter on Monday in connection with the deadly assault of Roman Andres Meza. RELATED STORY: Alton man found guilty of manslaughter in victim's... more »

• Sentencing set for former Edinburg councilman convicted of bribery Play Video

  August 13, 2025 3:27 PM

  A former city of Edinburg councilman is scheduled for sentencing after he pleaded guilty to a federal bribery charge. Jorge "Coach" Salinas will be sentenced on November 5 and will remain out on a $50,000 bond. RELATED STORY: Former Edinburg councilman to plead guilty to federal bribery charge... more »

• Man pleads guilty in connection with 2023 murder of Mission woman Play Video

  August 6, 2025 3:04 PM

  A man charged in the 2023 murder of a Mission woman pleaded guilty in court on Wednesday. Kristian Valenzuela Jr. is facing 30 years behind bars. He pleaded guilty to charges filed in connection with the murder of Editza Gomez. Police say Gomez was found dead in her... more »

• McAllen man sentenced after admitting to sending over 220 pounds of coke by mail 'a day'

  July 16, 2025 12:20 PM

  A McAllen man was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in federal prison after admitting to mailing out hundreds of pounds of cocaine in the mail, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office Southern District of Texas. Narciso Dominguez III pleaded guilty to federal drug charges on March 27, and his... more »

• McCreery Aviation finance director pleads guilty to $1.2 million mail fraud scheme Play Video

  July 10, 2025 11:42 AM

  A Mission woman has pleaded guilty to mail fraud and diverting company funds for her own benefit, according to a news release from the office of U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. The news release said 57-year-old Elizabeth Batten was the finance director at McCreery Aviation in McAllen from 2019... more »

• Man found guilty of fatally stabbing man after Harlingen basketball game Play Video

  June 27, 2025 5:12 PM

  A man on trial for the 2023 stabbing death of a man in Harlingen was found guilty of first degree murder. Sentencing for Anthony Rodriguez is scheduled for Monday. He was found guilty of the murder of Victor Iracheta Jr. Cameron County sheriff's deputies say the two men... more »

• Mexican national residing in Sebastian pleads guilty to illegally reentering the U.S.

  June 25, 2025 3:49 PM

  A man from El Trapiche, Guerrero, Mexico has pleaded guilty to illegally reentering the United States, according to a news release from the office of U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. The news release said 49-year-old Angel Zavaleta-Rodriguez was previously removed from the U.S. in August 2000, but then returned.... more »

• Former Edcouch mayor pro-tem sentenced on federal bribery charge Play Video

  June 3, 2025 11:54 AM

  Former Edcouch Mayor Pro-Tem Rene Adan Flores was sentenced Tuesday to 12 months and one day on a federal corruption charge, court records show. Flores was arrested in September 2024 alongside former Edcouch City Manager Victor Hugo De La Cruz in connection with a federal bribery investigation, according to... more »

• McAllen man caught with over 2 pounds of meth pleads guilty

  June 2, 2025 5:38 PM

  A 34-year-old man from McAllen faces up to life in federal prison after he was caught with over two pounds of meth he was attempting to distribute, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office Southern District. Michael Luera was selling methamphetamine in the Rio Grande Valley area, according to the... more »

• 'It's a slap on the hand:' Reactions to sentencing of doctor who misdiagnosed thousands of patients Play Video

  May 21, 2025 9:11 PM

  A 68-year-old Mission doctor was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in prison after intentionally misdiagnosing 10,000 patients for profit. However, he may not spend more than three years in jail due to credit he’s receiving for time served. As previously reported, Jorge Zamora-Quezada was found guilty in 2020... more »

• Man pleads guilty in 2021 shooting death in San Benito Play Video

  May 21, 2025 7:37 PM

  A man pleaded guilty Wednesday in connection with a 2021 murder in San Benito. Jesus Robles was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the murder of 60-year-old Adelaido Mendoza. According to previous reports, Mendoza’s body was found slouched inside a pickup truck with a single gunshot wound... more »

• Woman sentenced to 12 years in connection with deadly Cameron County crash Play Video

  May 7, 2025 2:28 PM

  The woman who was charged in a deadly drunk driving case in Cameron County was sentenced Wednesday to 12 years. The crash occurred in 2022 in Combes where Erica Lynn Johnson collided with another vehicle, killing Elpidio Mireles and fleeing the scene. Mireles' family said they are not... more »

• Law allowing federal inmates' early release impacting Valley cases Play Video

  January 29, 2020 5:33 PM

  MCALLEN – A Rio Grande Valley family could benefit from overcrowding at federal prisons. Thousands of inmates will get an early release. The First Step Act went into effect Dec. 2018 to help reduce harsh prison sentencings, decrease prison populations and provide more programs to those convicted. Carlos... more »

• Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Tampering with Evidence in Starr Co. Murder Play Video

  November 8, 2019 5:36 PM

  EDINBURG – A judge has sentenced the man found guilty of tampering with physical evidence in a 2017 Starr County murder. Jose Luis Garcia, Jr. has been sentenced to eight years in prison and a fine of $10,000 for his role in the murder of 17-year-old Chayse Olivarez. ... more »

• Man Sentenced to for Tampering with Evidence in Starr Co. Murder

  November 8, 2019 3:19 PM

  EDINBURG – A judge has sentenced the man found guilty of tampering with physical evidence in a 2017 Starr County murder. Jose Luis Garcia, Jr. has been sentenced to for his role in the murder of 17-year-old Chayse Olivarez. After nearly 13 hours of deliberation, jurors reached a... more »

• Weslaco Man Sentenced to 11 Years for Local Journalist’s Death Play Video

  September 30, 2019 3:43 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A Weslaco man was sentenced to 11 years in prison Monday for a deadly crash that killed a journalist in Port Isabel. It happened in March 2018. The victim, Elizabeth Sweeten, was a journalist with the Port Isabel-South Padre Press. Watch the video above for... more »

• Sentencing Set for Former Hidalgo Co. Judge Play Video

  September 23, 2019 6:05 PM

  EDINBURG - The sentencing for former Hidalgo County District Judge Rodolfo "Rudy" Delgado is set for Wednesday. A jury found Delgado guilty of bribery in July. He remains free on bond pending his sentencing. Two months ago Delgado requested a new trial. No word on when... more »

• Former Valley Police Sergeant Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison Play Video

  July 18, 2019 8:56 AM

  MCALLEN – A former Rio Grande Valley police sergeant was sentenced to 20 years in prison and five years probation Thursday morning. The judge issued just about the lowest possible prison time to Geovani Hernandez. Due to the crimes committed and the decisions made, Hernandez was looking at... more »

• Appeals Court Upholds ‘Fajita Bandit’ Sentence Play Video

  May 30, 2019 5:02 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – An appeal court upheld the 50 year prison term for a Cameron County man. Gilberto Escamilla, dubbed "the fajita bandit," was sentenced last year following his guilty plea. According to Cameron County district attorney investigators, Escamilla stole more than a million dollars’ worth of fajitas. ... more »

• Sentencing Pushed Back for Former Police Chief Convicted on Drug Charges Play Video

  May 21, 2019 11:55 AM

  WESLACO – A former Rio Grande Valley police chief convicted on drug charges earlier this year will have to wait longer to find out his prison sentence. In March, a jury convicted Geovanni Hernandez on two drug conspiracy charges. Federal agents arrested him in 2017 during an undercover... more »

• Former Hidalgo Co. Court Bailiff Accused in Drug-Selling Plot Pleads Guilty Play Video

  January 8, 2019 11:39 AM

  EDINBURG – A former Hidalgo County Court bailiff who was accused in a drug-selling plot has pleaded guilty. Oscar De La Cruz was arrested in May. He is accused of using his position to conspire with others for the purpose of selling drugs. De La Cruz entered... more »

• Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Illegal Re-entry Play Video

  September 15, 2017 6:01 PM

  WESLACO – A man is facing 10 years in federal prison after illegally re-entering the country . The U.S. sentencing guidelines, which serve as a manual for prosecutors, lists many crimes and shows the various levels of convictions. Criminal defense attorney Carlos Garza explained the number of convictions makes a... more »