Sheriff’s Office investigating theft of county-owned items; public urged to report any leads.

Jesse Edward Leatherwood Found Guilty of Intoxication Manslaughter in Death of Deputy Ruben Garcia
Cameron County jury reaches verdict after four hours; sentencing phase begins Monday.

Day Three of Trial Concludes for Man Accused of Killing Deputy Constable Ruben Garcia
Jesse Edward Leatherwood faces intoxication manslaughter charges; trial continues with forensic testimony and deleted text evidence.

Valley Man Believed Found Dead on Mexican Beach After Going Missing April 6
Body discovered at Baghdad Beach in Matamoros may be Moises Herrera; Cameron County officials investigating timeline and possible SPI connection.

Man Sentenced to 100 Years in Prison for Child Sex Crimes in Cameron County
Jose Isabel Resendez III convicted of continuous sexual abuse and indecency with a child; Combes PD led investigation.

Southern Hidalgo County hardest hit, with Weslaco and Mercedes facing major flooding and infrastructure challenges.
All four Rio Grande Valley counties have declared disaster status as cities deal with rescues, damage, and urgent need for aid.