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Florida murder suspect waives right to extradition proceeding
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A murder suspect wanted in Florida and caught in Laredo makes his first appearance in court Tuesday morning. Terrance Lovell Gross Jr. made an appearance in the 49th District Court following his arrest last Thursday near McPherson Road and Calle del Norte. During the hearing, the...
CBP: Suspect crashes stolen truck into bus at Laredo’s Bridge #2
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - UPDATE 4:45 p.m.: A chase involving a stolen truck ended in a crash with a bus early Tuesday, July 2, at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge outbound lanes, officials said. The Webb County Sheriff’s Office began chasing the stolen GMC pickup truck around 2 a.m. Tuesday on I-35...
Webb County firework stands report surge of sales ahead of July 4th Holiday
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - With the 4th of July Holiday just days away, dozens of firework stands have set up camp along Highway 359. However, the fireworks cannot be sold nor popped within Laredo city limits. An employee at Mr. W Fireworks, Refugio Arredondo, has seen an increase in traffic...
Murder suspect caught in Laredo faces court
WEBB COUNTY, Tex. (KGNS) - Terrance Lovelle Gross Jr., wanted for murder in Florida, will appear in a Webb County court on Tuesday, July 1. According to the Webb County docket, Gross will have a hearing at 10 a.m. in the 49th District Court. He was wanted for a shootout in Escambia County, Florida, on June 24. Police arrested him on June 27 at McPherson Road and Calle del Norte.
LISD students graduate from Constable Pct. 1′s Youth Academy
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A group of Laredo ISD students spent the first half of their summer learning the ins and outs of what law enforcement does to keep our community safe. From physical activity, scenario role-playing, and classroom instruction, students under the tutelage of the Webb County Constables Office for Precinct 1 graduated from the office’s Youth Academy.
Border Patrol agents assist in arrest after suspect hits passenger bus with stolen vehicle
LAREDO, Texas — Border Patrol agents from the Laredo South sector assisted Webb County Sheriff Deputies in a stolen vehicle pursuit that ended at the port of entry. The suspect crashed the stolen vehicle into a passenger bus and attempted to flee on foot but was quickly captured by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers, according to a press release from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Laredo Sector. The suspect was subsequently turned over to local authorities.
Florida Murder Suspect Terrance Lovelle Gross Jr. Arrested in Webb County, Texas
Webb County Sheriff’s Office Press Release Re: Arrest Murder Suspect Terrance Lovelle Gross Jr. from Pensacola, Florida. On June 27, 2024, information was relayed to the Webb County Sheriff’s Office of Terrance Lovelle Gross Jr., a male suspect wanted for murder out of Pensacola, Florida, who was traveling to Laredo, Texas.
Webb County residents gather to watch presidential debate between Trump and Biden
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Thursday night’s presidential debate was the first of two debates agreed upon by the campaigns. The second is scheduled for September on ABC News. According to our KGNS poll, many were watching the debate from the comfort of their own homes. It’s an event many,...
Laredo launches ‘Calor’ program to map hot spots amid rising temperatures
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo kicked off a new effort with a local group to find the hottest spots in Webb County on Friday, June 28. The goal of the “Calor” program is to tackle the challenges posed by extreme heat in our area. During Friday morning’s event,...
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