Tag: Cameron County District Attorney
High bonds set for men accused of killing San Benito police officer
BROWNSVILLE — A judge Wednesday charged two men with capital murder in the shooting death of a San Benito police officer, ordering them held on bonds as high as $2 million.
Valley district attorneys urge residents to end the cycle of domestic violence
The Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy county district attorneys brought home the cycle of domestic violence on Tuesday, tracing behavior common to such cases in a program at the Brownsville Events Center.
Fentanyl overdoses claim 4 lives in Harlingen in just 2 weeks
HARLINGEN — Authorities are investigating the biggest fentanyl outbreak to spread across the area, leading to what they believe have been eight deaths and six overdoses in the last two weeks, including two deaths and an overdose since early Tuesday morning.
LEAD anti-vaping program offers Brownsville ISD students second chance
The Cameron County District Attorney’s Office and Brownsville Independent School District congratulated the first cohort of graduates in an anti-vaping initiative to help students head off the consequences of a felony indictment for vaping.
DA says fentanyl overdoses on rise in Cameron County
The Cameron County District Attorney’s office is urging the public to be aware of the dangers of fentanyl following three overdoses in the last several days.
Tennessee fugitive arrested at Brownsville home for child pornography
A fugitive wanted out of Tennessee for aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor was arrested in Brownsville earlier this month and given a $1 million bond Thursday for possession of child pornography.
Man who fatally stabbed former Harlingen football player gets life in prison
A 60-year-old man was convicted Thursday of stabbing and killing a former Harlingen High School football player in the middle of the night nearly three years ago.
Lower Valley agencies warn scammers are on the prowl again and not to provide...
HARLINGEN — "We have a $700 check for you. We just need your information."
Brownsville man accused of murdering common law wife over jealousy
Authorities arrested a Brownsville area man Thursday morning on allegations of murdering his common law wife because of “jealousy problems.”
Former Jubilee Academy employee pleads guilty to child sex crimes
A former athletic coordinator with Jubilee Academy in Brownsville has pleaded guilty to sex crimes against children and was sentenced to 40 years in prison on Monday.
