Hidalgo County authorities investigate incident after witness says victim fell into water during fishing trip; autopsy ordered.
Man Arrested in Brownsville for Assault with a Machete
Jose Juan De Dios Martinez faces charges after allegedly threatening and chasing a victim.
Published March 15 2024
In Brownsville, Texas, deputies arrested Jose Juan De Dios Martinez for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after he reportedly threatened and chased a victim with a machete. The victim sustained injuries, and Martinez was taken to Carrizales Rucker Detention Center.
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