by media | Jul 20, 2021 | Featured News, News, Police News
Pharr Police Respond to Crisis Incident
On Friday July 16th, 2021, at around 10:20 P.M. Pharr Police Officers were dispatched to the 3100 block of North Sugar Road, to a canal bank regarding a 36-year-old female in crisis locked inside her vehicle with a handgun. The call was made to 911 by her family members.
Officers found the vehicle on the South side of the canal bank facing West bound towards Sugar Road. Officers observed the female inside the vehicle with the handgun pointed towards her head and were able to confirm that she was alone.
Officers immediately backed off, established a perimeter and requested our Crisis Negotiation Unit, Special Response Team, and Mental Health Unit.
At around 12:00 A.M. the female fired a single shot out of her window into the air. Negotiators were able to establish communication with the female and attempted to deescalate the situation for multiple hours.
At around 1:45 A.M., the female stopped communications with our Negotiation Unit. Our team had information that she was harming herself, so the Special Response Team acted and found the female with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Emergency care was provided to her and she was transported to Doctors Hospital at Renaissance where she was pronounced deceased.
The Texas Rangers will be the lead investigation agency for this incident.
Our collective hearts go to out to the victim’s family during this difficult time. Further details will be made available at a later time.
by media | Jul 14, 2021 | Featured News, News, Police News
Pharr Police Ask Public for Help on Theft Case – Be on the Lookout
The Pharr Police Department is asking for the public’s help in a theft case that occurred between Sunday, July 11th and Monday, July 12th. Over $40,000 worth of equipment was stolen from the Vanguard Academy located at 1407 W. Moore Rd. belonging to A&E Lawn and Tree Trimming.
Items stolen:
• Orange ’17 Kubota MX 5800 tractor
• Black ’22 Big Tex 16 ft trailer
• Tractor attachments
• Set of trailer ramps
If you have any information about this case, please call Pharr Police at 956-787-TIPS (8477)
by media | Jul 4, 2021 | Featured News, Media Releases
NEWS – Pharr Resident Injured By Fireworks; Officials Remind Residents Fireworks Are Not Permitted In City
City of Pharr fire and EMS officials responded to a call of a fireworks accident involving an 8-year-old girl, resident from South Pharr. She was sent to McAllen Medical Center with serious head trauma due to a projectile from fireworks. This accident occurred this afternoon around 5 p.m.
Pharr officials remind the public that fireworks are not permitted in the city. Penalties are $200 to $1,000 dollars.
by media | Jul 2, 2021 | Featured News, Media Releases
City of Pharr to Host Independence Day Festival at Jones Box Park on Sunday, July 4 @ 5pm
Pharr Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D., and City of Pharr officials are pleased to announce that the City of Pharr will host its annual Independence Day Festival on Sunday, July 4, 2021, at Jones Box Park (1201 W. Rosa LN.) from 5 pm to 9 pm.
The City of Pharr Independence Day Festival is free to the public and will include a variety of family-friendly activities and entertainment. There will be an array of tasty food vendors, a carnival, and plenty of events to keep everyone having a good time as we celebrate Independence Day.
The music lineup features performances by The Hernandez Brothers, Lauren Corzine, Soledad, and Steve Valdez. The evening will end with a spectacular fireworks show display starting at 9 pm.
Admission and parking are free, and we hope to see our Pharr families there. You won’t want to miss this celebration of our nation’s independence!
All media and the public are invited to attend.
DETAILS
WHAT: City of Pharr Independence Day Festival
WHEN: Sunday, July 4, 2021, from 5 pm to 9 pm
WHERE: Jones Box Park (1201 W. Rosa LN., Pharr, TX 78577)
by media | Jun 29, 2021 | Police News
Traffic Fatality – 16 Year Old Deceased
On Monday, June 28, 2021, at about 3:33 a.m., Pharr Police responded to a collision involving a vehicle striking an apartment complex at the 200 block of North Veterans Blvd. in Pharr, Texas. A preliminary investigation revealed that a Black Chevy Equinox was traveling North at about the 100 block at a high rate of speed. Around the 100 block of N. Veterans Blvd., the driver, a Hispanic male 22 years, lost control of the vehicle and struck an occupied apartment at the 200 block of N. Veterans Blvd. The driver, Jesus Cruz, will be arraigned this morning at 11 am at the Pharr Municipal Court.
As a result of the collision, two occupants inside of the apartment bedroom were struck by the vehicle. Two juveniles, ages 12 and 16, were transported to McAllen Medical Center. The 12-year-old male child sustained non-life-threatening injuries and the 16-year-old child was pronounced deceased at the hospital.
“We are saddened by the loss of one of our residents who died because of another’s carelessness. There is no excuse for driving under the influence of alcohol. You add traveling at a high rate of speed and the danger to others increases immensely,” stated Police Chief Andy Harvey.
This collision is still under investigation. The driver of the vehicle will be charged with Intoxication Manslaughter and Intoxication Assault.
Attached are photos and a video of the suspect vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed.
