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Hidalgo County judge grants extension for man accused of killing state trooper Play Video
May 27, 2020 8:02 PM
There’s still no decision on whether prosecutors in Hidalgo County will seek the death penalty against the man accused of killing State Trooper Moises Sanchez. A judge granted another extension request for Victor Godinez on Wednesday, who is charged with capital murder. The judge had warned prosecutors there... more » -
Judge sets $1M bond for man charged in San Juan murder Play Video
March 16, 2020 7:50 AM
SAN JUAN – A suspect in a deadly shooting was charged with murder and aggravated assault. Police say 38-year-old Jacob Arroyo shot and killed a 27-year-old man Thursday on the 600 block of West 3 rd Street in San Juan. Arroyo was fled the scene and was arrested... more » -
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 » -
Police search for burglar who broke into 2 Edinburg restaurants Play Video
February 19, 2020 10:07 PM
EDINBURG – Police say the same suspect is behind back-to-back restaurant burglaries within two miles of each other. Surveillance footage captured the male suspect in the act. Authorities say he took off in an older model Chevy truck. Anyone with information is asked to contact Edinburg Crime Stoppers... 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 » -
Suspect connected to man found dead with gunshot wound in Harlingen arrested Play Video
February 7, 2020 6:37 AM
HARLINGEN – A suspect connected to a Harlingen shooting is now in custody. On Thursday night, a man was found dead inside a car with a gunshot wound to his chest on the 3300 block of Adams Landing Avenue. A nearby resident says he’s been seeing suspicious activity... 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 » -
Suspect who shot at officers in Alamo charged with attempted capital murder Play Video
January 20, 2020 6:16 PM
ALAMO – The suspect in Sunday night’s officer involved shooting in Alamo is now charged. Arturo Garza faced a judge Monday afternoon. He’s charged with four counts of criminal attempt capital murder and with evading arrest. Authorities say he fired at officers who were chasing him. The... more » -
Suspect Vehicle Involved in Weslaco Doctor’s Murder Used in Abilene Home Invasion Play Video
January 15, 2020 10:29 PM
WESLACO – New details were released regarding the murder investigation of a Weslaco doctor. Criminal complaints reveal more on how police cracked the case of Dr. John Dominguez. The suspect vehicle seen on surveillance in the November crime was allegedly involved in a home invasion just south of... more » -
Edinburg Stabbing Suspect’s Bond Set at $1M for Murder Charge Play Video
January 2, 2020 9:30 PM
EDINBURG – The man accused for the stabbing death of an Edinburg man on New Year’s Day is now formally charged. Thirty-one-year-old Ramiro Escobar was arraigned Friday in Edinburg municipal court. According to police, he stabbed 44-year-old Miguel Adrian Ramirez Alonzo to death at an apartment complex. Escobar... 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 » -
Search Continues for Robbery Suspect Play Video
November 10, 2019 11:13 PM
BROWNSVILLE - Brownsville Police are looking for a robbery suspect. It happened at a Stripes on the 4100 block of Coffee Road on November 1. Police are asking anyone with information on his identity or his whereabouts to call Brownsville Crime Stoppers at 546-TIPS (8477 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 » -
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 » -
Pre-trial Hearing Expected for Man Accused of Human Smuggling Play Video
October 4, 2019 10:26 PM
ALAMO – The case against an accused human smuggler is moving forward. Authorities say Nathan Tamez crashed into an Alamo home after he was shot back in June. Two people in the country illegally were allegedly in the vehicle Tamez was driving. The shooters were never found.... 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 » -
Man Accused of Shooting Trooper Sanchez Facing Charges Play Video
September 2, 2019 1:46 PM
EDINBURG - The man accused of shooting DPS Trooper Moises Sanchez remains jailed. Victor Godinez is being held on a 3 million dollar bond. He's currently facing three counts of attempted capital murder of a peace officer. The Hidalgo county District Attorney said he will upgrade one... 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 » -
Second Suspect Accused of Stealing from San Benito Church Fundraiser Identified Play Video
August 21, 2019 6:23 PM
SAN BENITO – A second woman accused of pocketing money meant for a Rio Grande Valley church has now been identified. Officials say 28-year-old Roxanna Ruby Rubio was one of two women who allegedly added extra zeroes to church donations made with credit cards. On Tuesday, police named... more » -
DPS Troopers Looking for Suspect in Cameron County Play Video
July 23, 2019 5:16 PM
CAMERON COUNTY - Valley DPS Troopers are looking for a man they say ran from a traffic stop. We're told the man jumped out of a white truck near Baker and FM 511. DPS Lieutenant Johnny Hernandez says troopers will get a warrant for the suspect,... more » -
Elsa Police Investigating Stabbing Incident
July 21, 2019 9:43 AM
ELSA –A man is recovering in the hospital following a stabbing incident in Elsa. Police responded to a call of an aggravated assault near FM 88 and Mile 17 ½ on Saturday. One person was taken into custody. Police say the victim decided to drop charges in... more » -
Man Charged for Hit-and-Run Involving Golf Cart on SPI Play Video
July 16, 2019 12:25 PM
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – A suspect in a hit and run involving a golf cart on South Padre Island went before a judge Tuesday morning. Gregorio Gonzalez was charged with four counts of accident involving personal injury. His bond is set at $130,000. CHANNEL 5 NEWS reported... more » -
Weslaco Police Arrest 54-Year-Old 'Selfie' Suspect
June 26, 2019 1:14 PM
UPDATE (7/8): Officials have arrested the man, dubbed the "selfie bandit", on burglary charges. Weslaco police say 54-year-old Peidra Lucio Brigido was arrested. Brigido has an active burglary of vehicle warrant. ------- WESLACO – Weslaco police are looking for a suspect responsible for several burglaries. ... more » -
Official Highlights Measures to Prevent a Car Break-In at SPI Play Video
June 20, 2019 4:16 PM
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – Car burglaries are on the rise at South Padre Island. A Cameron County park ranger tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS due to the burglaries they have also increased patrols. The most recent call was Wednesday; luckily there was a witness in the case who gave... more » -
Harlingen Man Charged for Evading Arrest, Robbery Play Video
June 17, 2019 11:37 AM
HARLINGEN – Police in Harlingen make an arrest in what is stated as a minor accident and ended with a woman assaulted in the middle of the street. David Cortez is charged with evading arrest and robbery. Police say, in April, a 53-year-old female driver reported Cortez hit... more » -
McAllen Police Searching for Teen Connected to Aggravated Robbery Play Video
June 13, 2019 4:41 PM
MCALLEN – Police are searching for an 18-year-old connected to an aggravated robbery in McAllen. Police say Julian Andres Solis is accused of the crime that happened Sunday on the 4300 block of South 23th Street. Solis is described as being five feet, six inches tall and weighs... more » -
McAllen Police Searching for Man Wanted for Aggravated Robbery Play Video
June 7, 2019 3:26 PM
MCALLEN – McAllen police are asking for the public’s help to locate an aggravated robbery suspect. Authorities say a warrant was issued for 23-year-old Benjamin Amaya. The robbery happened May 21 around 3 p.m. on the 3700 block of West Expressway 83. Amaya is accused of approaching... more » -
Brownsville Police Release Photo in Hopes to Identify Aggravated Robbery Suspect Play Video
May 28, 2019 4:15 PM
BROWNSVILLE – Brownsville police are looking to identify a suspect involved in an aggravated robbery. The robbery happened Sunday, May 19 at a business on the 3300 block of Southmost Blvd. The surveillance picture appear to show he’s possibly armed with a weapon. If you think you... more » -
Police Identify Suspect Wanted in Aggravated Kidnapping, Auto Theft
May 28, 2019 1:57 PM
UPDATE (5/29): San Juan police have identified the suspect wanted in an aggravated kidnapping and robbery case. Police Chief Juan Gonzalez says they're looking for Jesus Alejandro Perales Gaona. Perales is considered armed and dangerous. Crime alert: WANTED SUBJECt for Aggravated Kidnapping and Aggravated Robbery. SuspectJesus... more » -
Man Accused of Aggravated Robbery in Weslaco Now Charged Play Video
May 22, 2019 12:13 PM
WESLACO – A man accused in an aggravated robbery at a Dollar General in Weslaco is officially charged. Antonio Lopez Jr. went before a judge Wednesday morning. He’s facing three felony charges including aggravated robbery. Police say he attempted to hold up a person at the Dollar... more » -
Authorities Continue Manhunt for Immigrant Who Escaped Border Patrol Custody Play Video
May 21, 2019 12:39 PM
EDINBURG – Multiple law enforcement agencies respond in huge numbers after a man escaped Border Patrol custody. Customs and Border Protection says they are looking for Edgar Lopez-Morales. Border Patrol agents, Department of Public Safety and Edinburg police were seen on the ground and DPS helicopter in the... more » -
Primera Police Searching for 35-Year-Old Assault Suspect Play Video
May 20, 2019 6:02 PM
PRIMERA – Primera police are asking for the public help to search for a suspect. They’re looking for 35-year-old Abelardo Villeda Benitez. He’s facing charges on failing to identify, resisting arrest and assault on a public servant. If you have any information on this case, call Primera... more » -
Police Release Pictures in Hopes to Identify Alleged Burglar Play Video
May 13, 2019 12:30 PM
BROWNSVILLE - Brownsville Police released surveillance pictures of a man wanted for burglary. The burglary happened May 5 on the 7000 block of Padre Island Highway. Investigators not releasing what was stolen at this time. If you have any information, contact Brownsville Crime Stoppers at 956-546-8477. more » -
Suspect Accused in Harlingen Stabbing Arrested in Pharr Play Video
May 6, 2019 8:02 AM
UPDATE: Raul Vidal was taken into custody by Pharr police on May 8. He was taken to Harlingen and charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Bond was set at $70,000. -- HARLINGEN – Harlingen police are searching for an aggravated assault... more » -
Migrant Facing Charges for Falsely Claiming to be Parent Play Video
May 3, 2019 10:30 PM
WESLACO – A migrant is facing charges for falsely claiming to be the father of a Honduran teen. Santos Porfirio Torres, 30, was caught crossing the border Tuesday – he was traveling with the teen. Border Patrol says they suspect many will lie about being the parents to... more » -
6 Arrested following Federal Raid in Edinburg, 1 Suspect on the Run Play Video
May 2, 2019 9:06 AM
EDINBURG – The IRS and DEA agents along with local police made arrests in a raid in Edinburg. It happened Tuesday along Expressway 281, north of Ramseyer Road. Six men were arrested and charged with conspiracies to commit money laundering, drug trafficking and 39 drug and money laundering... more » -
Suspect Wanted for Attempted Murder in Starr Co. Surrenders to Authorities Play Video
April 24, 2019 2:46 PM
NEAR RIO GRANDE CITY - Starr County Sheriff's Office reports a man they were looking for in connection to a shooting turned himself in. Ivan Zamora, 31, is accused of shooting his cousin, Gonzalo Elizondo, 31, early Sunday morning. Elizondo was shot in the left arm, hip and thigh.... more » -
Teen Driver in Fatal Hit-and-Run Charged, Underage Drinking to Blame
April 15, 2019 2:45 PM
UPDATE (4/16): A Rio Grande Valley teenager accused in a deadly hit-and-run accident is out on bond. McAllen police say Jorge Luis Garcia was the driver in the crash that allegedly killed Marco Ortiz. According to court records, he told police he allegedly paid a bar employee $40... more » -
Harlingen Police Identify Suspect in Assault, Warrant Issued Play Video
April 10, 2019 5:12 PM
HARLINGEN - Harlingen police have identified a man accused of assault in an incident that took place in February. A group of four to five people are accused of entering a residence and assaulting two people: one male and one female. One of those suspects was identified as... more » -
San Benito Police Searching for Man Involved in Shooting Play Video
April 10, 2019 10:56 AM
SAN BENITO – Police are searching for a man involved in a shooting Wednesday morning. Jose Luis Garcia Jr. is accused of shooting a woman at his residence on Jay Street. The woman was taken to a local hospital after she was injured in the shooting. Police... more » -
Troopers Hopeful Surveillance Cameras Caught Shooting Incident
April 8, 2019 4:35 PM
MCALLEN – Investigators are searching through the neighborhood where a state trooper was shot over the weekend. The president of the local homeowners association says they’re on the lookout for surveillance video. Officers were asking to get into residents’ backyards to search for the suspect. "It was... more » -
Police Searching for Suspect Involved in Motor Vehicle Theft Play Video
March 14, 2019 3:32 PM
WESLACO – Police need the public’s help in identifying a suspect in a motor vehicle theft. Authorities say the incident occurred Feb. 26 at approximately 4:00 a.m. in Weslaco. The suspect is also wanted for questioning in other vehicle burglaries in the area of Westgate and Mile 10.... more » -
Authorities Say Victim in San Benito Shooting was Targeted, Search Continues for Suspect Play Video
March 14, 2019 12:04 PM
SAN BENITO – Police say the victim of a shooting that took place in San Benito was targeted. No arrest has been made in connection with this incident. Authorities continue to search for what they believe to be the suspect vehicle, a white Chevrolet Tahoe. Edgar Gonzalez,... more » -
Port Isabel Police Searching for Suspect in Theft Case Play Video
March 13, 2019 12:31 PM
PORT ISABEL – Port Isabel police are on the lookout for a suspect connected to a theft case. Police say they saw a man steal a small blue air compressor from a pick-up truck on the 500 block of Tarpon Field last week. If you have any information,... more » -
Neighbor Reacts to Officer-Involved Shooting in Brownsville Play Video
March 7, 2019 9:36 PM
BROWNSVILLE – Authorities say the officer-involved shooting in Brownsville case will be investigated by the Texas Rangers. The Brownsville Police Department says at around 8:00 p.m. they were called to the 100 block of Clara Bennett Drive in response to an assault. Police say a 24-year-old suspect allegedly... more » -
Suspect Connected to Edinburg Homicide Behind Bars Play Video
February 27, 2019 12:01 PM
UPDATE (2/28): The suspect in an Edinburg murder is now behind bars. Police arrested the man at an international bridge Wednesday afternoon. This is Edinburg's third homicide of the year. --------- EDINBURG – Authorities are searching for a suspect after a woman was found dead in... more » -
Murder Suspect Connected to Edinburg Shooting in Jail Play Video
February 13, 2019 4:43 PM
EDINBURG – A murder suspect is now in jail following a shooting at an Edinburg restaurant. Joseph Wilson Jr. is being held on a $1 million bond. The 26-year-old faced a judge Wednesday. Police tied him to a body that was discovered inside a restaurant building earlier... more » -
Authorities Searching for 2 Suspects Involved in Numerous Burglaries in Cameron Co. Play Video
February 11, 2019 12:25 PM
HARLINGEN – Authorities are searching for two alleged burglars in Cameron County. Surveillance video shows the two men who broke into several homes in the Harlingen and Rio Hondo areas. They were seen leaving in a 2011 tan-colored Chevrolet Malibu. If you have any information, call the... more » -
Driver Who Nearly Ran Over Several Officers Charged Play Video
February 8, 2019 12:16 PM
WESLACO – A driver who was caught on dash cam video nearly running over several police officers went before a judge on Friday. Weslaco police were finally able to track down the driver Thursday night. Adan Loa Jr. is charged with three counts of aggravated assault on a... more » -
Body Found in Fronton Identified, Deputies Continue Searching for Suspect Play Video
February 5, 2019 12:58 PM
FRONTON – The body found over the weekend in Fronton has been identified. The man was identified as 45-year-old Mexican national Bernardo Rivera Medina. Starr County Sheriff’s deputies found the body with what appeared to be road rash and a white pickup truck was seen leaving the scene.... more » -
Suspected Drug Smuggler in Custody of Border Patrol following Chase Play Video
January 28, 2019 7:25 PM
RIO GRANDE CITY – A man suspected of smuggling drugs was chased down by Border Patrol on Sunday. The chase ended with a crash into an ice machine at a convenience store. After the crash, the driver tried to flee but Border Patrol agents caught him. KRGV’s... more » -
Suspect in Custody Believed to Have Ties to Crimes in Downtown Harlingen Play Video
January 11, 2019 11:37 AM
HARLINGEN – Harlingen police believe a suspect already in custody may have ties to a string of crimes in the downtown area. Francisco Contreras Jr. is accused of breaking into a business in December on North 1 st Street. He is charged with burglary of a building. ... more » -
Laredo Border Patrol Agent Accused of Murder Pleads Not Guilty Play Video
January 8, 2019 4:37 PM
UPDATE (5:00p.m.): The border patrol agent accused of killing four people pleads not guilty. The District Attorney says they are pursuing the death penalty on the capital murder charge if Juan David Ortiz is convicted. ------- LAREDO – A Laredo Border Patrol agent turned murder suspect will... more » -
21-Year-Old Charged with Aggravated Robbery following Incident in Weslaco Play Video
January 4, 2019 3:50 PM
WESLACO – Weslaco police are crediting a Crime Stoppers tip for tracking down a robbery suspect. Francisco Moreno, 21, went before a judge on Friday morning. He’s charged with aggravated robbery. Investigators say Moreno demanded cash from a convenience store clerk on New Year’s Eve and took off.... more » -
Aggravated Robbery Suspect in Custody Play Video
January 3, 2019 12:57 PM
UPDATE (8pm): The man allegedly behind an aggravated robbery in Weslaco has been arrested. Weslaco police say he faces several charges including aggravated robbery and possession of a firearm by a felon. He's set to appear in court Friday morning. ----- WESLACO – Weslaco police released... more » -
Hidalgo Co. Deputies Searching for 3 Aggravated Robbery Suspects Play Video
January 2, 2019 6:55 PM
WESLACO – Hidalgo County deputies are searching for three men wanted for aggravated robbery. The men are accused of stealing from a possible illegal gambling establishment. We’re told it happened north of Weslaco on Mile 14 ½ near FM-88. A victim told the deputies three masked men... more » -
Suspect Related to Rancho Viejo Home Invasion in Federal Custody Play Video
December 24, 2018 6:15 PM
RANCHO VIEJO – Authorities made an arrest in a three month old home invasion investigation out of Rancho Viejo. The suspect is Abraham Espinoza. CHANNEL 5 NEWS is told he’s in federal custody on a $600,000 bond. Watch the news clip above for more information. RELATED... more » -
Cameron Co. Authorities Searching for Suspect Who Drowned Dog
December 18, 2018 6:27 PM
PORT ISABEL – Authorities are searching for a person who allegedly drowned a dog in a cage. Cameron County Precinct 1 Constables are asking for the public’s help. It happened at the Port Isabel Channel on Sunday. Constable Pedro Delgadillo says when they found the cage, a... more » -
Suspect Charged 1 Month after Hit-and-Run Incident Play Video
August 24, 2018 11:10 PM
HARLINGEN – The suspect in a hit-and-run that took place in Harlingen last month has been charged. Michael David Rincones, 27, was charged in the deadly crash. It happened on the 400 block of west Taft Street on July 21 . When police arrived on scene, 21-year-old Adrian Eduardo Jimenez... more » -
Suspect Charged in 2009 Murder to Face New Trial
August 23, 2018 4:54 PM
RIO GRANDE CITY – The suspect charged in the 2009 murder of a Rio Grande City man will face a new trial. Gerardo Echavarria was convicted for the murder of Juan Raul Requenez and sentenced to 50 years in prison. Echavarria was granted the new trial on Thursday due to... more » -
Starr Co. Deputy Undergoes Surgery after Being Hit by Car Play Video
May 28, 2018 12:20 PM
RIO GRANDE CITY – A Starr County deputy was hospitalized after being hit by a car in Rio Grande City on Sunday. He underwent surgery overnight for fractures in his right ankle and his left leg. We’re told the surgery went well. Authorities say he was assisting police as they... more » -
Police Investigating Attempted Kidnapping in Brownsville Play Video
December 19, 2017 4:52 PM
BROWNSVILLE – Police are searching for the driver of an SUV they say tried to entice a child to get into his vehicle. The incident, which happened near the 2200 block of East 13th Street, was called into police on Tuesday. One resident can't imagine any reason the man would... more » -
4th Rio Grande City Teen Murder Suspect Pleads Not Guilty Play Video
November 14, 2017 12:52 PM
RIO GRANDE CITY – A fourth suspect in connection with the death of Rio Grande City teen, Chayse Olivarez, was formally charged at the county level Tuesday afternoon. Salvador Martinez, 18, is charged with tampering with evidence and tampering with a human corpse . He pleaded not guilty to the... more » -
Wanted Illinois Man Possibly Fled into Mexico Play Video
November 8, 2017 5:31 PM
WESLACO – Federal authorities are searching for a murder suspect they say fled into Mexico. Police in Northbrook, Illinois issued an arrest warrant for 51-year-old John Panaligan for the 2016 death of a real estate attorney. U.S. Marshals believe Panaligan fled to Mexico through Texas in January of this year.... more » -
House Majority Whip shot at congressional baseball practice
June 14, 2017 7:49 AM
By ERICA WERNER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana was shot Wednesday at a congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia, officials said. His wounds were not believed to be life-threatening. Alexandria police said a suspect in the shooting was in custody. A congressional aide... more »