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Body found in north McAllen field, police say
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An active police investigation is underway after a body was found at a field in north McAllen. McAllen Police Crime Scene Investigation is currently located at a field on Trenton Road and Main Street. It is believed the person died of a drug overdose, according to McAllen Chief of Police, Victor […]
Meat market calls police on Food Patrol looking into health violations
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — This week’s Food 4 Thought a top-performing meat market chain called the cops on the food patrol. Meanwhile, a Korean fried chicken spot is basking in praise after being recognized last year. Here’s what’s que rico and que asco. The Food Patrol...
Suspect wanted for two thefts out of south McAllen
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — McAllen police are searching for a man who has two warrants out for his arrest for theft. Authorities say Florentino Trevino, 31, stole money from a south McAllen residence on the 1300 block of S. 23rd St. Trevino stole money from the same residence two times, police add. The first theft […]
Man facing 5 counts of mail theft in McAllen
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An Austin man was arrested on multiple counts of mail theft, records show. Miguel Angel Frayre was arrested on five counts of theft of mail, according to Hidalgo County Jail records. At 1 p.m. on April 19, detectives were called for a theft of mail on the 2200 block of W. […]
McAllen police search for suspect of stolen U-Haul trailer
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — McAllen police are looking for a suspect who allegedly stole a utility trailer earlier this week. The U-Haul trailer was reported stolen Tuesday at approximately 9:37 a.m. from the 5900 block of N. 10th St. in McAllen. Police say the suspect is driving white Ford F-350 van and was seen traveling […]
San Juan man says he felt ‘alive’ choking dog to death
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A 21-year-old San Juan man told police he felt “alive” when he choked his neighbor’s pug to death after stealing it from her residence on April 13, according to a probable cause affidavit. Jacob Luna was charged with cruelty to a...
Alamo officer injured during training session at shooting range, officials say
Editor’s note: This story was updated to reflect that one officer was injured and the other was a firearms instructor. ALAMO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An Alamo police officer was injured during a training session at a shooting range. According to city officials, eight officers were doing firearms training at the range, which is located in […]
VIA held groundbreaking ceremony for air traffic control tower
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Valley International Airport held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new air traffic control tower on Wednesday. The new tower is set to replace the original one that was built in 1971. Modifications have been made in order to handle more air traffic. “We had a lot to go through, you can […]
MFD holds push back ceremony for new brush truck
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The McAllen Fire Department held a traditional “push back” ceremony on Thursday for a new brush truck it has received. The Skeeter Brush Truck was acquired through Community Development Block Grant funding with an initial investment of over $220,000 and was approved by the McAllen City Commission.
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