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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.
Police: Brownsville couple attempted to buy tacos with stolen wallet
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Brownsville police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a couple accused of using a credit card, they found at Stripes, to pay for tacos. On July 15, a man lost his wallet at Stripes, located at the 6100 block of Highway 48.
Woman paid 2 people to steal man's cellphone at gunpoint because it had 'proof of her infidelities': Deputies
A woman in Texas paid two men $100 to steal a man's cellphone at gunpoint because the phone contained "proof of her infidelities," authorities said. The post Woman paid 2 people to steal man’s cellphone at gunpoint because it had ‘proof of her infidelities’: Deputies first appeared on Law & Crime.
Man kidnapped, beaten after agreeing on dating app to meet in Brownsville
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Brownsville police have arrested two people for ambushing a man who believed he was meeting up with someone he met on a dating app. In a news release, police said they arrested Ernesto Emmanuel Jimenez, 17, and a juvenile for kidnapping, assaulting and robbing the man.
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 […]
Harlingen CISD holds active shooter training
Harlingen CISD and law enforcement officials provided an inside look at a Friday active shooter training. The practice was held at a Harlingen CISD campus. Officers with the city police department, deputies with the sheriff’s office and first responders attended the training in full tactical gear— ready to respond to an emergency.
Teen and Accomplices Charged in Brownsville Aggravated Robbery
Teen and Accomplices Charged in Brownsville Aggravated Robbery. A 17-year-old, a minor, and two others are facing multiple charges following an aggravated robbery that took place last month in Brownsville. The Brownsville Police Department (BPD) reports that Fernando Manuel Jimenez and his accomplices lured a victim through a dating app before ambushing him at the 2200 block of South Dakota Avenue.
Mexican National Guard member let stolen cars through US border for months, federal agents say
SEATTLE - Homeland Security Investigations special agents arrested Luis Enrique Guzmán Pablo, a member of the Mexican National Guard assigned to customs in Matamoros, and charged him with conspiracy to defraud the United States in a scheme that saw him work with criminal groups to allow stolen vehicles to cross into Mexico.
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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