Two new arrests in robbery of Harlingen home

HARLINGEN — Police have made additional arrests in connection to an aggravated robbery that took place last week in Harlingen.

Victoria Ashley Leal, 21, of Santa Rosa and, Michael Anthony Sanchez, 46, of Harlingen, were arrested this week and charged with the March 31 early morning robbery of a home in the 600 block of West Harrison.

Police say during the robbery the suspects displayed guns and assaulted two victims.

Leal and Sanchez are both charged with three counts of aggravated robbery, engaged in organized criminal activity and three counts of unlawful restraint. Her bond is $1.05 million while his bond is set at $275,000.

Last week Weslaco resident Randall Morrow, 20, Matthew James Williams, 27, of Harlingen, Wesley Brent Kenyan, 22, of Harlingen, and Desiderio John Gonzales, 38, of Harlingen were arrested and charged with aggravated robbery, unlawful restraint and engaging in organized criminal activity.

Two of the men were also charged with drug possession charges.

Last Thursday, police executed a search warrant in the 1200 block of North Business 77. During the search, police said they found weapons and drugs. The investigation is still ongoing