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  • Car Chase in Mercedes Under Investigation, Driver in Custody Play Video

    December 24, 2019 6:44 PM

    MERCEDES – A Christmas Eve car chase is under investigation by the Department of Public Safety. It happened in Mercedes on Tuesday afternoon, ending in a sugarcane field. The driver is in custody, but three passengers got away and authorities are actively searching for them. We're told... 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 »
  • Emergency Crews Respond to Pallet Fire in Donna on FM 493 Play Video

    April 30, 2019 9:02 AM

    DONNA – Firefighters responded to a fire on property used for pallet storage in Donna. Emergency crews from Alamo, Elsa, Donna and Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office were on the scene Tuesday morning. Hidalgo County sheriff deputies say the call came in just after 8 a.m. No injuries... more »
  • Troopers Prevent Vehicle from Falling into Canal

    March 28, 2019 7:10 PM

    EDINBURG – Troopers helped to prevent a vehicle from falling about 20 feet into a canal on Wednesday. With their quick thinking, they were able to use tow straps to secure the vehicle until the wrecker service arrived. The Department of Public Safety says the driver could have... more »
  • DPS Gives Tips for Those Traveling during Holiday Season Play Video

    December 20, 2018 4:59 PM

    WESLACO – The Texas Department of Public Safety is ramping up patrols this holiday season for the expected increase of traffic. State troopers say they’ll be cracking down on dangerous drivers throughout the next couple of weeks, and especially on the weekends. "Be aware of your surroundings. If... more »
  • Chase Ends with Wreck in Alamo

    December 18, 2018 6:32 PM

    ALAMO – A chase with the state troopers ended in a wreck in Alamo. One of the suspects is still on the run. The driver of a white Tahoe refused to stop and sped off. He ended up crashing near Tower and Curve Road. Troopers say... more »
  • DPS Troopers Find $380,000 Worth of Meth

    July 2, 2018 8:56 PM

    MCALLEN – Authorities found about $380,000 worth of methamphetamine during a traffic stop which took place on Friday. Department of Public Safety troopers found the drugs wrapped around the suspect’s waistline. The confiscated drugs weighed in at about four pounds. The passenger was arrested and charged with possession of controlled... more »
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