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• Bail ordered at $200K for Valley ICE agent wanted in Minnesota Play Video

  June 4, 2026 11:06 AM

  A judge in Minnesota set bail at $200,000 for the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent arrested in Harlingen on charges of assault and falsely reporting a crime. Christian Castro was taken into custody without incident on May 29 at a residence in the 3700 block of... more »

• ICE officer wanted for shooting a man in Minneapolis booked in Cameron County jail Play Video

  May 29, 2026 3:49 PM

  A 52-year-old federal immigration officer wanted for shooting a Venezuelan man in Minnesota was arrested Friday morning in Harlingen, officials confirmed to Channel 5 News. Christian Castro was taken into custody without incident shortly before 9:30 a.m. at a residence in the 3700 block of Sun Chase Drive in... more »

• Gov. Greg Abbott deploys DPS to “prevent spillover” of Mexican cartel violence

  February 23, 2026 2:38 PM

  Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday directed the Texas Department of Public Safety to ramp up public safety and security operations along the southern border after violence erupted in Mexico following the killing of the country’s most powerful cartel leader. DPS will increase operations by the Texas Highway Patrol, Texas... more »

• Man killed in officer-involved shooting at South Padre Island attempted to run over federal agent, DHS says Play Video

  February 20, 2026 7:07 PM

  A man killed during an officer-involved shooting at South Padre Island in March 2025 attempted to run over a Homeland Security Investigation special agent, according to a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson. The shooting occurred on March 15, 2025, at the intersection of Padre Boulevard and Marlin Street. ... more »

• Suspect issued $1 million bond in Mission kidnapping turned officer-involved shooting

  January 23, 2026 1:12 PM

  One of the suspects arrested in connection with a kidnapping that resulted in an officer-involved shooting in Mission was arraigned on Friday. Jose Israel Garcia II was charged with aggravated robbery and aggravated kidnapping. His bond was set at $1 million. The incident occurred on Jan. 21... more »

• Police: Brownsville ISD employee facing charges following officer-involved shooting Play Video

  December 24, 2025 9:07 AM

  The Texas Rangers are investigating after the suspect in a domestic disturbance incident was shot by police, according to the Brownsville Police Department. Brownsville Police Chief Felix Sauceda confirmed that the suspect, identified as 41-year-old Brownsville ISD employee Gerardo Enrique Garcia, is in custody. The wife and daughter... more »

• Starr County Sheriff's Office investigate man found dead following fight in Roma Play Video

  December 20, 2025 11:43 AM

  The Starr County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a man who was found lying unconscious in the roadway following a fight. Sheriff's deputies received a report of a fight in progress between two men on Saturday at around 1 a.m. in Roma, according to a news release.... more »

• Texas Rangers investigating after undocumented migrant found in critical condition in Escobares Play Video

  December 13, 2025 1:18 PM

  **This story has been updated throughout** An undocumented migrant has been hospitalized after being found in critical condition on North San Julian Road in Escobares. The Texas Rangers have taken the lead in investigating the incident, according to Escobares Police Department spokesperson Jesse Alvarez. The migrant was found... more »

• Hidalgo County inmate dies after being placed in restraints, reports says Play Video

  December 2, 2025 10:41 AM

  The Texas Rangers are investigating an in-custody death at the Hidalgo County Adult Detention Center. Officers at the detention center reported that 36-year-old Lievan Aguirre was unresponsive at around 12:33 a.m. Tuesday, according to a news release. According to Hidalgo County jail records, Aguirre was booked into the... more »

• Texas Rangers investigate officer-involved shooting in La Feria Play Video

  November 29, 2025 11:27 AM

  The Texas Rangers are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday in La Feria. The shooting happened at around 11:20 p.m. in the 200 block of North Main Street. A La Feria police officer discharged their firearm during an incident, according to a news release. That officer has... more »

• Greg Abbott, Dan Patrick call for DPS to investigate Texas Southern University over financial mismanagement findings

  November 11, 2025 10:26 AM

  Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick have ordered the Texas Rangers to investigate Texas Southern University on Monday after a new state audit found evidence of poor bookkeeping and financial mismanagement. Patrick said he will discuss with Abbott and House Speaker Dustin Burrows a freeze on TSU's... more »

• 3 men charged with attempted murder following Raymondville Stripes stabbing Play Video

  November 5, 2025 12:37 PM

  Three individuals were arrested in connection with a stabbing that hospitalized a man, according to the Raymondville Police Department. The stabbing occurred on Oct. 21 at around midnight at the Stripes convenience store on 101 Expressway 77, according to police. Officers at the scene found a man with... more »

• 2 persons of interest in Oklahoma 'suspicious death' arrested in Brownsville Play Video

  October 31, 2025 12:28 PM

  Two persons of interest in a "suspicious death" in Oklahoma were arrested in Brownsville. John Arredondo, 29, and Jordan Arredondo, 31, were arrested by Texas Rangers and booked into the Carrizales-Rucker Detention Center, according to a news release from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. The news release... more »

• Former employee of Starr County DA’s office sentenced on federal human smuggling charge

  September 26, 2025 10:48 PM

  The former crime victims’ coordinator for the Starr County District Attorney’s Office was sentenced to three years in prison on Tuesday after confessing to using a county vehicle to smuggle immigrants to Houston. According to a criminal complaint, Bernice Annette Garza was arrested on Dec. 2022 during a traffic... more »

• Suspect in Edinburg officer-involved shooting was holding knives outside Stripes store, police say Play Video

  September 16, 2025 9:01 AM

  The Edinburg Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in the parking lot of a Stripes convenience store on Tuesday morning. Edinburg police officers received multiple reports of a man acting erratically and holding two knives outside the store located at the intersection of University Drive... more »

• DPS seizes more than $2 million worth of cocaine in Starr County Play Video

  September 9, 2025 3:49 PM

  The Texas Department of Public Safety seized approximately 69 pounds of cocaine during a joint operation with the U.S. Border Patrol in Starr County, according to a news release. The news release said on September 7, the Texas Rangers Special Operations Group and U.S. Border Patrol agents saw four... more »

• Texas identifies the 119 people killed in Kerr County floods

  August 9, 2025 2:28 PM

  " Texas identifies the 119 people killed in Kerr County floods " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief , The Texas... more »

• Sheriff's office: Man dies in custody after striking head against driveway in Edinburg Play Video

  August 6, 2025 9:29 AM

  The Texas Rangers are assisting in the investigation of an of a man in Edinburg who died while in the custody of the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office, according to a news release. Gonzalo Reyes Hernandez. 34, was arrested late Tuesday night. He died after "repeatedly striking his head" against... more »

• Texas Democratic chair reacts to efforts to block GOP redistricting plans Play Video

  August 5, 2025 1:18 AM

  Civil arrests warrants were issued Monday against dozens of Democrats in the Texas House after they were not present for a scheduled vote on a new congressional map. Democrats say it’s a consequence they're willing to face. “This is about a President of the United States who is... more »

• The floods swept away a young couple and their friends. Searching for them brought their families together.

  July 11, 2025 1:15 PM

  " The floods swept away a young couple and their friends. Searching for them brought their families together. " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign... more »

• Investigation continues into human remains found in San Benito Play Video

  February 11, 2020 3:00 PM

  SAN BENITO – An investigation is underway after a tip leads authorities to a set of human remains in San Benito. Harlingen police received an anonymous tip Monday afternoon about possible human remains in the area near Business 77 and Lovett Road. Investigators started searching the area and made... more »

• Suspect in critical condition after shot by Harlingen officer Play Video

  January 23, 2020 6:24 AM

  HARLINGEN – The suspect in an officer-involved shooting is now in critical condition. Authorities say the officer shot him while responding to an alarm at a building. They added the suspect moved toward the officer with a metal rod, ignoring commands to drop it. Texas Rangers are investigating.... more »

• Busca justicia para su hermano asesinado en Mission hace 11 años Play Video

  December 19, 2019 4:48 PM

  MISSION – En diciembre se cumplen 11 años que un hombre de Mission fue asesinado. y hasta la fecha el caso no ha sido resuelto. El 23 de diciembre de 2008, Walton "Pinky" Sanchez fue baleado cerca de su hogar en la intersección de la calle Segunda y Joanna... more »

• Texas Rangers Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting Play Video

  December 15, 2019 6:07 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - The Texas Rangers are investigating an officer-involved shooting. We're told the shooting involved Brownsville Police. Both agencies are staying tight lipped about what happened. The Texas Rangers confirm the shooting happened overnight inside city limits. No details on the victims, if any, or where the gunfire... more »

• Continúa investigación de homicidio en Puerto Isabel Play Video

  October 9, 2019 4:24 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Se intensifica la investigación del homicidio registrado el fin de semana en el área de Puerto Isabel. Elementos de los Texas Rangers intervienen en la investigación del homicidio sin resolver en la comunidad de Laguna Heights. Hasta el momento las autoridades de Puerto Isabel no han... more »

• Attorney Explains Barratry Charge following Mission Paralegal Arrest Play Video

  September 19, 2019 6:14 PM

  MCALLEN – The Texas Rangers and the Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office confirmed the arrest of a paralegal from Mission. Rangers say Juan Salvador Tovar reached out to victims of a car crash offering medical attention and legal counsel. He's charged with barratry. Under the law in... more »

• Resultados de investigación tras tiroteo en San Benito Play Video

  September 18, 2019 9:28 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Se ventilan nuevos resultados en la investigación de un tiroteo que involucró a oficiales de la policía de San Benito. A nueve meses de que se registrara una persecución que terminó con la vida de un joven quien intentó evadir su detención, hoy un gran jurado cesa... more »

• 13 Connected to Edinburg Voter Fraud Investigation Formally Indicted by Grand Jury Play Video

  August 22, 2019 4:53 PM

  EDINBURG – The Hidalgo County District Attorney confirmed 13 indictments in the Edinburg voter fraud investigation tied to the 2017 city election. Thirteen people were arrested by the Texas Rangers last year and charged with illegal voting. On Thursday, they were formally indicted by a grand jury. ... more »

• Suspected Gunman Who Fatally Shot Mission Officer had Lengthy Criminal History Play Video

  June 21, 2019 5:46 PM

  MISSION – Records reveal it was not the first time the suspected gunman who shot and killed a Mission officer had a physical confrontation with a law enforcement officer. Juan Carlos Chapa, Jr., 33, had a pattern of frequent run-ins with the law, his family confirmed. The family... more »

• Texas Rangers investigan tiroteo donde murió oficial de Mission Play Video

  June 21, 2019 10:25 AM

  MISSION - La policia de Mission y los Texas Rangers se encuentran en la escena de un caso que terminó con la vida de un oficial de policia de esa ciudad. El tiroteo ocurrió aproximadamente a las 9 de la noche de ayer. El oficial de policía fue... more »

• Latest: Mission Police Release Details of Fatal Officer Shooting Play Video

  June 20, 2019 8:36 PM

  UPDATE (Jun. 21 10:04 AM): Mission police have confirmed Cpl. Jose Luis Espericueta was killed while in the line of duty Thursday night. The suspect was identified as Juan Carlos Chapa, Jr. He was pronounced dead. ------ UPDATE (Jun. 21 5:55 AM): Just before 6:00... more »

• Resident Recalls Situation following Brownsville Officer Involved Shooting Play Video

  June 18, 2019 5:39 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – The Texas Rangers have started investigating Monday’s fatal officer involved shooting in Brownsville. Police say several officers were involved. Authorities say when Mark Anthony Galvan rammed his vehicle into patrol units, police opened fire. Texas Rangers are now tasked to determine if the shooting was... more »

• Sospechoso murió tras chocar contra unidades policíacas, oficiales de Brownsville abrieron fuego Play Video

  June 17, 2019 8:45 AM

  BROWNSVILLE- Un sospechoso murió tras causar una persecución por parte de la policía y chocar un vehículo contra varias unidades policíacas . La policía abrió fuego contra el sospechoso . El tiroteo ocurrió en Boca Chica Blvd. c erca de la intersección con Bernard cerca de las 2... more »

• Suspect Dead after Ramming Police Units, Brownsville Officers Open Fire Play Video

  June 17, 2019 8:22 AM

  BROWNSVILLE – A man is dead after leading police on a chase and ramming a vehicle at several police units. Police opened fire shooting the suspect. The shooting happened on Boca Chica Blvd near the intersection with Bernard Road around 2 a.m. Monday. Police identify the suspect... more »

• San Benito Mother Seeks More Answers after Results of Internal Investigation Released Play Video

  June 6, 2019 5:49 PM

  SAN BENITO – A San Benito mother continues to push for answers; her son was killed following a police pursuit late last year. The city revealed the findings of a six month internal investigation Wednesday night. Of the six officers previously identified as to being involved in the... more »

• Local Police Chief Steps Down after Internal Investigation Opens Play Video

  March 29, 2019 6:26 PM

  SAN BENITO – The city of San Benito is taking matters into their own hands regarding a four-month long investigation. The San Benito police chief is stepping down due to the city’s decision to open an internal investigation into the fatal officer-involved shooting in December. Ricardo Trevino III... more »

• Wife of Homeowner Who Shot Repossession Man Speaks Out About Incident Play Video

  March 21, 2019 5:05 PM

  DONNA - The wife of a homeowner who shot a man who works for a repossession company Tuesday is speaking out about the incident. She claims a repossession man came to pick up a shed on their property when her husband grabbed his gun and fired warning shots. ... 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 »

• 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 »

• Judge Denies Mistrial Request in Border Patrol Agent’s Murder Case Play Video

  May 24, 2018 4:18 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – The trial of a man accused in the 2014 murder of a Border Patrol agent is now in its second week. Defense attorneys for Gustavo Tijerina-Sandoval asked for a mistrial, citing misconduct by a Texas Ranger that took the stand on Thursday. Tijerina-Sandoval faces the death penalty. Watch... more »

• Texas Rangers Lead Homicide Investigation in Edcouch Play Video

  January 2, 2017 6:44 PM

  EDCOUCH - State authorities continue investigating a homicide inside the Edcouch city limits. Authorities responded to a shooting Sunday night near Reyes St. and Southern Ave. After arriving, police found 35-year-old Juan Manuel Belmarez dead at the scene. Authorities also surveyed a white SUV centered in the middle of the... more »

• 1 Dead in Edcouch Shooting Play Video

  January 1, 2017 8:07 PM

  EDCOUCH--The Texas Rangers is investigating a homicide in Edcouch. DPS Lt. Johnny Hernandez confirmed to CHANNEL 5 NEWS one person was killed. The shooting happened before 5:30 P.M. Sunday north of Jose Borrego and Highway 107. A CHANNEL 5 NEWS crew on scene saw a white SUV with multiple bullet... more »