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CRIME & SAFETY
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 […]
Harlingen PD search for six fugitives
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Harlingen Police Department is searching for six fugitives from different investigations. According to a release from Harlingen PD, the fugitives have been wanted as of July 15. The following people are the wanted suspects: Harlingen police advise that the fugitives may be dangerous and to not confront them. Anyone with […]
Eight Years On: Harlingen PD Makes Progress in Naomi Rodriguez Murder Investigation
Harlingen PD Closer to Solving Naomi Rodriguez’s 2016 Murder. Naomi Rodriguez was last seen on July 17, 2016, after finishing her overnight shift at a McDonald’s. Nearly a year later, in April, her body was discovered outside Rio Hondo. Today, the Harlingen Police Department reports significant progress in the investigation into her murder.
Pop Smoke’s Mom Speaks on One of Her Son’s Convicted Killers Doing Interviews Following His Release from Jail
Pop Smoke's mom speaks on one of her son's convicted killers doing interviews following his release from jail. Pop Smoke's Mom Speaks on Her Son's Alleged Killer. On Wednesday (July 17), Pop Smoke's mom Audrey Jackson sat down for an interview with the Tap in With TT podcast to speak about her son's legacy. Jackson was asked to share her thoughts on one of Pop Smoke's convicted killers King Vermont Raskel, who recently did an interview to speak about the experience of murdering her son. XXL will not be linking to the interview.
Harlingen road closures expected until 10 a.m. for first responder training
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Harlingen residents will experience road closures this morning as first responders conduct a simulation training. The Harlingen School of Health Professions and Memorial Middle School will be closed to the public and media during this exercise. Rio Hondo Road will be temporarily closed between Warren St. and 17th Street from 7:30 […]
VIDEO: Man arrested in Harlingen for shining laser at helicopter, DPS says
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man is behind bars after allegedly shining a laser pointer at a law enforcement helicopter. Pedro Cortina was arrested on a charge of illuminate aircraft with laser pointer, impairing operator, according to Cameron County Jail records. ValleyCentral spoke with Sgt. Maria Hernandez with the Texas Department of Public Safety, who […]
U.S. Border Patrol processing delayed due to global outages
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Friday morning, a faulty software update caused global outages affecting multiple agencies, including Border Patrol. The issue stems from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike which affected customers running Microsoft Windows, used by many. U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued the following statement addressing outages affecting processing: “U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is […]
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