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Deputies see heavy area activity
The San Benito area kept Cameron County Sheriff’s Deputies busy in recent weeks as they responded to a flurry of calls, many of which led to arrests in separate incidents. On Monday, August 26, 2024, Cameron County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to Los Indios International Bridge regarding a wanted female who was detained at the location.
Overnight crash claims life of Rio Hondo teen
RIO HONDO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An 18-year-old boy died Friday night after a two-vehicle crash in Rio Hondo, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. At 8:30 p.m. Friday, a black Dodge Caravan, driven by a man, was attempting to make a left turn into a residence off N. Sam Houston Blvd when a silver […]
CCSO: Man assaults girlfriend, deputy after drinking
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend and a deputy, authorities say. Cristian Jose Parra Hernandez, 30, is charged with assault on a peace officer, assault family violence, resisting arrest/transport and public intoxication, according to a news release from the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office. On Thursday, deputies responded […]
Arrest Made in Connection to Robbery at Brownsville Store
In Brownsville, the police have apprehended Jehu Luna, a 37-year-old man, in connection to a robbery that took place on August 18th at a Stripes store situated on the 1600 block of West Price Road. Luna, who was wanted for his involvement in the robbery, faced an arraignment hearing recently where he was charged with three counts of robbery. The authorities set his bond at $225,000 following the arraignment.
Cameron Park Incident Leads to Arrests of Two Wanted Men, Including Injured Individual
Injured Man Found in Cameron Park Had Active Warrants, Both He and Witness Arrested. Cameron Park, TX – A seemingly routine 911 call in Cameron Park took an unexpected turn when authorities discovered that both the injured man and the individual trying to assist him had active warrants out for their arrest. The incident occurred yesterday, drawing significant attention from local law enforcement.
Contractor accused of water theft
San Benito City officials are accusing VARCO, the development company overseeing the construction and management of Resaca Village, an embattled commercial shopping center off of Business 77 and Sam Houston Blvd., with theft after officials say authorities noted an onsite contractor allegedly using backflow water without proper permission, according to a City-issued press release.
Woman wanted for assault on pregnant person arrested at Los Indios International Bridge
LOS INDIOS, Texas — A woman wanted on an outstanding warrant was arrested Monday at the Los Indios International Bridge, authorities said. Sheriffs Deputies responded to the bridge on August 26, 2024, after receiving information about a wanted female being detained at the location. Upon arrival, deputies conducted a name and date of birth check on Sarai Hinojosa and confirmed she had an outstanding warrant for her arrest for the offense of assault on a pregnant person, a third-degree felony, from the Kennedy County Sheriffs Office.
San Benito CISD bus involved in minor accident
SAN BENITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A San Benito school bus was involved in a minor traffic accident Friday morning, the district announced. The San Benito Consolidated Independent School District and authorities responded to the accident on a major highway. According to a statement from San Benito CISD, four students from Rangerville Elementary were on the […]
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