CRIME & SAFETY
Armed man arrested after barricading himself in home with two daughters, Laredo Police say
LAREDO, Tx. (KGNS) - An armed man is in police custody after he allegedly barricaded himself inside a home with his two daughters. Laredo Police arrested Agustin Zuniga, 46, in the case. Authorities were called out to the 100 block of East Elm Street Tuesday, April 23 at around 2:19...
Woman accused of hitting 15-year-old cyclist with vehicle arrested, Laredo Police say
LAREDO, Tx. (KGNS) - A woman is arrested in connection to a hit and run crash that left a 15-year-old cyclist injured over the weekend. Laredo Police have arrested Stephanie Vara, 23, and charged her with accident involving injuries. The incident happened on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at around 2...
Man wanted for embezzling nearly $350,000 arrested at Laredo port entry
LAREDO, TX. (KGNS) - A man wanted for allegedly stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from a private business is turned over to Laredo Police. David Eliud Buendia was arrested Saturday at one of Laredo’s port of entries while coming into the U.S. The case started back in Feb....
Update: Missing woman found safe, Laredo Police say
LAREDO, Tx. (KGNS) - Update: A woman who was reported missing by Laredo Police has been found safe. Laredo Police say Barbara Medina, 43 was located on Monday at around 12:30 a.m. and was found safe and is in good health. She had reportedly been missing since Sunday afternoon at...
Informational fair to connect crime victims and survivors to resources, more opportunities still available
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - As part of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, different agencies in town are reminding victims of crime that they aren’t alone. An informational fair helped organize many of the local services available to crime victims and survivors. Those services include counseling, rent assistance, and...
U.S. Marshals seek help finding man accused of illegal re-entry into U.S. multiple times
San Antonio — SAN ANTONIO - The U.S. Marshals need your help to find Pablo Orozco-Vasquez. The U.S. Marshals need your help finding Pablo Orozco-Vasquez.. In 2022, Vasquez served 72 months in prison on charges involving him illegally re-entering the U.S. again. After doing time, Vasquez did a year...
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