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• Starr County authorities investigating attempted murder-suicide Play Video

  February 26, 2020 7:07 AM

  LA GRULLA – Authorities in Starr County are investigating an attempted murder-suicide. Police responded to a domestic call at a residence on Camelia Street, near FM 2360 at approximately 3:11 a.m. Wednesday. Upon arrival, the caller said a shooting had occurred and discovered a woman with multiple gunshot... more »

• Candidates in Cameron County sheriff’s race call for change Play Video

  February 18, 2020 9:49 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – In the Cameron County sheriff’s race, three candidates will face off for the county’s top law enforcement job. For more than a decade, Omar Lucio has served as Cameron County sheriff. A run he hopes to continue. However, the sheriff’s opponents, Eric Garza and Michael Galvan,... more »

• Hidalgo Co. Sheriff’s Office Investigating Homicide South of Donna Lake Play Video

  January 14, 2020 8:13 PM

  DONNA – The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide south of Donna Lake. Investigators are on the scene east of Valley View Road in a sugarcane field. They identified the victim as a 19-year-old local high school student shot multiple times, according to the Sheriff's Office.... more »

• Bullet Still Lodged in Cameron Co. Toddler’s Back amid Recovery, Removal Scheduled Play Video

  January 2, 2020 6:39 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A 2-year-old hit by a stray bullet on New Year’s is now recovering at home. The Cameron County Sheriff’s Office says it happened about 10 minutes into the New Year. The bullet hit the toddler in the back while he was playing on his front porch. ... 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 »

• 2 Charged after Christmas Day Kidnapping at Progreso Port of Entry Parking Lot Play Video

  December 26, 2019 2:54 PM

  PROGRESO – Two men are charged with trying to kidnap a woman from the parking lot to the Progreso port of entry. Jesus Daniel Lugo, 29, and Brian Illas Hernandez, 39, were arrested and charged with aggravated kidnapping with a deadly weapon Thursday. According to probable cause affidavits,... more »

• Official: Thieves Eyeing Trailers in Willacy Co. Community Play Video

  December 12, 2019 5:31 PM

  LASARA – For the past few months, the Willacy County Sheriff’s Office has seen more trailers and tractors being stolen from the Lasara area. Thanks to the community, authorities have identified a person of interest for stealing at least one trailer. It was found dumped in a field. ... more »

• Progreso Officer Charged with Sexual Assault, Violating Civil Rights Play Video

  July 10, 2019 3:15 PM

  EDINBURG – A Progreso police officer accused of sexually assaulting a person while in custody has been arraigned. Matthew Sepulveda, 24, was charged with sexual assault and civil rights violation of a person in custody. He was arrested Tuesday in connection to an investigation led by the FBI... more »

• Cameron Co. Authorities Searching for Missing 41-Year-Old Woman Play Video

  June 5, 2019 4:40 PM

  SAN BENITO – Cameron County authorities are looking for a woman who went missing over the weekend. The Cameron County Sheriff’s Office says 41-year-old Rosa Hermelinda Astimbay left the San Benito shelter she was staying at on Marydale Street. She was last seen Sunday night wearing a light... more »

• Brooks Co. Ranchers Weigh In on Increase of Immigrant Traffic Play Video

  May 20, 2019 9:11 AM

  FALFURRIAS – Border security resources are focused on the Rio Grande Valley; that focus is creating a sense of insecurity among some Brooks County residents. For years, ranchers have seen immigrants use their land to travel north, the only difference now is a decrease in Border Patrol agents. ... more »

• Hidalgo Co. Sheriff’s Office Locate Missing 82-Year-Old Play Video

  April 30, 2019 7:40 AM

  UPDATE 10:52 AM: Hidalgo County Sheriff Eddie Guerra confirmed in a tweet 82-year-old Arnulfo Moreno has been located. Mr. Arnulfo Moreno who was reported missing early this morning has been located in good health and reunited with family. — Sheriff Eddie Guerra (@SheriffGuerra) April 30, 2019 ... more »

• Hidalgo Co. Sheriff Deputy Terminated following Arrest Play Video

  December 28, 2018 4:19 PM

  MCALLEN – A Hidalgo County sheriff deputy was terminated Friday following his arrest in McAllen on Wednesday night. McAllen police say Robert Sanchez Jr. is charged with theft of a local business. He was arrested along with two others. The sheriff’s office announced the termination following an... more »