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• 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 »

• Mission Hit-and-Run Suspect Charged Play Video

  January 11, 2020 10:52 PM

  MISSION - The suspect in a hit-and-run auto-pedestrian accident turned himself into Mission Police. Eliud Barrera is charged with accident involving injury. Mission Police believe he was behind the wheel of a dark SUV involved in the incident Wednesday. Police say a man walking... more »

• Brownsville Police Searching for Person of Interest Play Video

  January 4, 2020 7:14 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Brownsville police are looking to identify a person of interest in a theft investigation. Police say the theft happened at a local business on the 300 block of E. Morrison road on December 21, 2019. If you have any information regarding this case, you're urged to... more »

• FBI: Fugitive Wanted for Child Sexual Assault in California Possibly in Texas Play Video

  December 6, 2019 5:07 PM

  WESLACO – Federal authorities from California are searching for a fugitive wanted for sexual assault of a child. They believe he may be in Texas. FBI Spokeswoman Michelle Lee says they’re searching for 23-year-old Jose Arturo Navarrete, Jr. who was last seen in Texas, but could possibly be in... more »

• Donna Man Wanted for Sexual Assault Play Video

  November 17, 2019 10:38 PM

  HIDALGO COUNTY - The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office is looking for Rodrigo Martinez. Authorities say the 39-year-old is wanted for sexual assault. His last known residence is in Donna. If you know where Martinez is, call Hidalgo County Crime Stoppers at 668-TIPS. more »

• Multiple Arrest Warrants Issued for Wanted Man in Falfurrias Play Video

  November 8, 2019 2:59 PM

  FALFURRIAS – Police in Falfurrias searching for a man believed to be armed and dangerous. Authorities are looking to capture Christopher Ruiz. Several warrants have been issued for his arrest including one for aggravated kidnapping. Police stress if you see Ruiz do not approach him, just call... more »

• 17-Year-Old Shooting Suspect Charged with Aggravated Assault in McAllen Play Video

  November 5, 2019 5:12 PM

  MCALLEN – McAllen police arrested and charged a 17-year-old with two counts of aggravated assault. Police say Jacob Edward Lopez allegedly shot two people. The incident happened at approximately 4 a.m. Sunday near the 2100 block of West Sprague Road. The victims were treated and have been... more »

• 2 Arrested, 2 Wanted in Weslaco Meat Market Robbery Play Video

  October 11, 2019 3:07 PM

  WESLACO – Two suspects connected to an aggravated robbery in Weslaco are behind bars. Two others are still on the streets. CHANNEL 5 NEWS reported about the crime earlier this week. Three men were seen on surveillance storming into the Westgate Meat Market on Monday. One... more »

• Agencies in US, Mexico Working to Search for Top 10 Most Wanted Play Video

  October 1, 2019 5:52 PM

  REYNOSA, Tamaulipas, Mex. – Border Patrol and other agencies on the local, state, federal level and Mexican officials need the public's help finding 10 suspects to decrease crime on both sides of the border. Agustina Almanza lives in the state of Tamaulipas, an area the U.S Department of State... more »

• 21-Year-Old Woman Wanted in Harlingen for Kidnapping Arrested in El Paso Play Video

  August 28, 2019 3:56 PM

  UPDATE (8/30): Harlingen police say the suspect was arrested in El Paso on Thursday. The children are safe and in the custody of Child Protective Services. ------------ HARLINGEN – Harlingen police are looking for a woman wanted for kidnapping. A Child Protective Services employee filed the... more »

• Edinburg Police Searching for Suspect with Felony Warrant

  July 2, 2019 4:24 PM

  EDINBURG – The Edinburg Police Department is reaching out to the community to find suspect Damien Flores. Flores has a felony warrant and is accused of multiple thefts which occurred in Edinburg during April and May. He is known to drive a 2013 black Nissan Sentra with Texas... 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 »

• Woman Charged for Downtown McAllen Aggravated Assault Case Play Video

  June 3, 2019 12:44 PM

  UPDATE (6/4): The woman responsible for an aggravated assault over the weekend has been charged. Police say America Karina Luevano of San Juan was arraigned for the offense. Her bond has been set at $100,000. ----------- MCALLEN – McAllen police are searching for a woman wanted... 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 »

• Organization Seeks Volunteers to Aid During Emergencies Play Video

  May 23, 2019 9:59 PM

  MISSION- The Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council’s Ready RGV! campaign hopes to prepare as many volunteers to help during emergencies. When heavy rain fell last summer and caused major flooding in many Valley cities, the help of experience volunteers made a difference. Although any help could be... more »

• Authorities Still Searching for Suspects Connected to Weslaco Attempted Robbery Play Video

  May 22, 2019 5:55 PM

  WESLACO – The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Department is reaching out to the community on tracking down the suspects of an attempted robbery at a Dollar General. It happened near the Dollar General on north FM 88 in Weslaco. CHANNEL 5 NEWS spoke with a man who witnessed 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 »

• Elsa Police Seek to Identify 2 People Wanted for Burglary Play Video

  May 9, 2019 4:29 PM

  ELSA – Police in Elsa are seeking to identify two people wanted in connection to a burglary of a building. It happened Saturday night at about 11 p.m. in the area of the 200 block of East Edinburg Avenue in Elsa. If you have any information, call Elsa... more »

• McAllen Police Searching for Man Wanted for Assault Play Video

  April 25, 2019 9:26 PM

  MCALLEN – Police are searching for a man wanted for assault in McAllen. Noe Rodriguez is wanted in connection to an alleged incident that took place on 23 rd Street Wednesday. If you have any information, call McAllen police at 956-687-8477. more »

• Brownsville Police Seeking Information for Wanted Man

  April 17, 2019 3:26 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Brownsville police are searching for the whereabouts of man wanted for theft. Officials say 37-year-old Ignacio Avila has two active arrest warrants for theft and for fleeing from investigators. Anyone with information is asked to contact Brownsville Crime Stoppers at 956-546-8477. Information leading to the... more »

• Valley Man Arrested after Authorities Find Stash of Weapons Play Video

  April 2, 2019 10:34 PM

  WESLACO – A stash of weapons and ammo landed two men in federal custody. They were arrested in Jim Wells County, but one of them is from the Rio Grande Valley. Epigmenio Palomo was in the passenger seat, according to investigators. Investigators say he is a convicted... more »

• Harlingen Police Seek Aggravated Assault Suspect

  January 6, 2019 9:43 PM

  HARLINGEN - Sunday just before 10 a.m. Harlingen Police officers were called to the Valley Baptist Medical Center Emergency Room. Staff were treating a stab wound victim. Investigators learned 18-year-old Daniel Quinones Escorza Jr. and the hospitalized man got into an argument. They say... more »