Ruben Gutierrez was sentenced to death for the 1998 Brownsville murder of an elderly woman. His execution was stayed in July.
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Kingsville ISD teacher Cory Scarborough Arrested for Tracking Device
Kingsville ISD Chemistry Teacher, 34-year-old Cory Scarborough, was arrested for the unlicensed installation of a tracking device.
Texas Executes Brazoria County Man for Stomping Death of Infant Son
Travis James Mullis was sentenced to death in 2011 for killing his 3-month-old son in Galveston. He was the fourth person executed in Texas this year.
Operation Stonegarden
This report details a successful traffic stop conducted by Alice Police as part of Operation Stonegarden on U.S. Hwy 281.
Execution of Search Warrant and Drug Arrest
The Alice Police Department executed a search warrant at the residence located in the City of Alice.
30-Year Prison Sentence in Child Sexual Abuse Case
James Mark Bishop, 52, pleaded guilty on August 28, 2024, to two charges of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child.
Unwanted Individuals at Local HEB
The Alice Police Department responded to a report of unwanted individuals at the HEB parking lot.
Sinton PD Needs Help Identifying 2 Suspects
The Sinton PD is seeking your assistance in identifying two suspects involved in two separate recent thefts at the local Tractor Supply in Sinton, TX.
Escaped Inmate Arrested in Calallen
Villarreal was taken into custody in Calallen, Texas after he escaped from the Huntsville Unit.
Family Disturbance Leads to an Arrest
The Alice Police Department responded to a family disturbance involving a firearm.
Zelaya-Ponce Added to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List
Texas DPS has added Jose Miguel Zelaya-Ponce to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List.
Premont PD Continue Round Up
The day shift officers responded to an Aggravated Assault call on 1538 and Hwy 281 to assist Jim Wells County Sheriff’s Office.
Joint Operation Leads to Several Arrest
Premont Police Department ran a quick joint operation with Jim Wells County Sheriff’s Office to find and arrest several persons with outstanding warrants.
Man Causes Problems at Local Businesses
Two San Patricio County Deputies were called to assist in the search for a man causing problems at a local store.
Man Arrested for Possession of Controlled Substance
PPD officers conducted a traffic stop on 100 block of SE 8th street for Fail to Yield to Right of Way.
Search Warrant Leads to Arrest in Alice
The Alice Police Department Criminal Investigation Division conducted a search warrant at the 400 Blk of Anselmo in the City of Alice.
Traffic Stop Leads to an Arrest in Premont
Premont PD officers conducted a traffic stop after observing a vehicle speeding.
Texas to Execute Ramiro Gonzales for 2001 Murder
Gonzales has served as a spiritual leader for others on death row since he was sentenced in 2006.
Shots Fired in Rockport
Rockport Police Department Officers responded to a call of shots fired at a residence.
Multiple Rual Police Officers Pursue Robbery Suspect from Corpus Christi
The male driver later identified as John Sydney Park out of Corpus was removed from the vehicle.