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CRIME & SAFETY
McAllen Police Investigate Homicide: Two Suspects in Custody
Two Arrested After Body Found in McAllen with Multiple Gunshot Wounds. McAllen police have arrested two individuals in connection with a gruesome discovery on Monday. A body was found with several bullet wounds on the 1300 block of South 19.5 Street, sparking an intense investigation by local authorities. Details of...
Alton police: Decomposed body found in residence identified as missing person
A body found inside a home in Alton has been confirmed to be a male subject who was reported missing, according to the Alton Police Department. Alton Police Chief Mark J. Perez said in a news release they were contacted by the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office on July 4 about a missing person who was last seen living within Alton city limits.
Murder suspect claims self defense, surveillance footage captures shooting
MISSION, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Documents revealed new details in the murder of a Mission man whose death stemmed from his alleged killer attempting to drop off a slice of birthday cake to his girlfriend. Esdras Elias Ortiz, 26, is accused of killing 27-year-old Yorman Jovani Reta on July 1 at the 2800 block of Dinastia […]
Death of 20-year-old Edinburg woman caught on surveillance cameras
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A probable cause affidavit for the Sunday afternoon incident that left one Edinburg woman dead states that it was caught on camera and police have the footage. Surveillance video from neighboring homes caught when Briseida Cobarrubias, 20, was allegedly struck and killed by 26-year-old...
DPS: Driver leaves scene of multi-vehicle crash on Monte Cristo
ELSA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a multi-vehicle crash that happened Wednesday afternoon on Monte Cristo Road. According to Sgt. Maria Hernandez with DPS, three vehicles crashed near the intersection of Mile 7 West and East Monte Cristo Road. Investigation reveals a vehicle traveling eastbound on Monte Cristo Road […]
Time served for men who stole $1M worth of border wall panels in Pharr
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Two men convicted of stealing nearly $1 million worth of border fencing from Strong Structural Steel in Pharr in 2021 have been sentenced to time served. U.S. District Judge Ricardo H. Hinojosa sentenced Juan Nestor Rojas and Jose Emmanuel Gonzalez on Tuesday afternoon, court...
McAllen PD, TxDOT to participate in Operation Slowdown
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The McAllen Police Department, the Texas Department of Transportation, and other Hidalgo County law enforcement will participate in Operation Slowdown. The department’s news release said the goal of Operation Slowdown is to promote safe driving through education and enforcement efforts. From Friday, July 19 through Sunday, Aug. 4, McAllen Police will have officers […]
PD: Car drives into backyard after reckless driving
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Edinburg police responded to a car that drove into a backyard on Monday. Police responded to the 500 block of Central Park Street regarding a single-vehicle accident. The vehicle drove into a backyard after striking a brick wall. Witnesses at the scene stated the driver was being reckless before the accident. […]
State Department issues do-not-travel advisory for Reynosa over ransom-based kidnappings
The State Department recently issued a "Level 4 — Do Not Travel" advisory for Reynosa in Tamaulipas, Mexico, because of reports of ransom-based kidnappings on intercity buses from Reynosa's main terminal. These kidnappings in the city across from McAllen primarily involved buses operated by the Mexican company Omnibus, typically...
Alamo police: Man assaults ex-girlfriend, barricades himself inside apartment with knife
Alamo police arrested 49-year-old Nelson Saenz after he allegedly assaulted his ex-girlfriend and barricaded himself inside her apartment, according to an Alamo Police Department spokesperson. The spokesperson said officers were dispatched to Gentle Breeze RV Park at the 400 block of North Cesar Chavez Street on July 12 in reference...
Fire Security at McAllen International Airport: A Behind-the-Scenes Look
Ensuring Safety: McAllen Fire Department’s Role in Airport Security. Fire security at ports of entry, especially airports, is a top priority for authorities. The McAllen Fire Department plays a crucial role in maintaining safety and security at McAllen International Airport, one of the main airports in the region. In this special report, we rode along with the McAllen Fire Department to witness their daily operations and understand the importance of their work.
Vigilant effort begins to catch offenders
Note: Anyone who’s lived in the RGV for any length of time should find it hard to believe at the number of road wrecks, road fatalities, we see pass by on a daily, weekly basis. Doesn’t seem like a week goes by without news of another fatal wreck, courtesy of some dysfunctional driver behind the wheel.
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