by media | Nov 19, 2021 | Media Releases, Police News
POLICE BULLETIN: Subject Arrested for Burglary of Vehicle and Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity
The City of Pharr Police Department reports that an 18-year-old male subject by the name of Miguel Marroquin was arrested on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, and charged with burglary of a vehicle and engaging in organized criminal activity.
Incident Details
On Wednesday, November 17, 2021, around 1 pm, a Pharr Police Patrol Officer was on patrol and was waved down by a victim who reported that he was following the subject who he had just witnessed breaking into his vehicle at the 900 Block of S. Palm Drive. The victim observed the subject inside his vehicle and proceeded to follow him until he was able to wave down the officer. The subject was arrested and charged with burglary of a vehicle and engaging in organized criminal activity. He was arraigned before the Pharr Municipal Court on Thursday, November 18, 2021. The subject is a confirmed gang member. Cash taken by the subject from the victim’s vehicle was recovered and released back to the victim.
Pharr Police remind all citizens to report any criminal activity to Pharr Crime Stoppers at (956) 787-TIPS.
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 | 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.
by media | Jun 21, 2021 | Media Releases, Police News
Pharr Police Report Possible Home Invasion Robbery
Pharr Police report a possible home invasion robbery. At approximately 6:45 p.m., at least 2 suspects entered the residence at 711 W. Prieda by force. Multiple shots were fired inside the residence resulting in the death of one of the suspects, Hispanic male in his 20’s. A second suspect exited and fled the scene in an unknown type vehicle, possibly grey in color. One of the residents was also struck by gunfire with non-life threatening injuries. Several people are being interviewed by Pharr PD detectives.
UPDATE – Murder Investigation
The Pharr Police Department has arrested and charged Erik Daniel Garza (5-12-93) with the murder of Jose Eduardo Morales (9-16-94). Through the course of the investigation, detectives have identified three persons of interest: Sixto Gonzalez (12-4-96), Leslie Denise Medina (04-18-95), and Dereck Medina (01-23-97). Detectives are currently attempting to locate them along with a 2010 silver in color Chevy Cobalt Texas License Plate BPV-8584.
A search warrant was executed resulting in the recovery of 14 weapons, including rifles, shotguns, and handguns, including a large amount of ammunition.
Pharr Police ask that anyone with information please contact our Criminal Investigation Division at 956-402-4700. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Pharr Crimestoppers at 956-787-TIPS or 1-800-648-TIPS
UPDATE on Home Invasion/Murder
Public Assistance Needed: These vehicles are possibly being driven by Derek Medina (DOB:01/23/1997) and the other persons of interest- Sixto Gonzalez 12-4-96 and Leslie Denise Medina 04-18-95.
The silver Chevrolet Cobalt is listed as a stolen vehicle. Derek Medina IS CONSIDERED TO BE ARMED AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. Any info please call Crime Stoppers @ 787-TIPS *8477)
UPDATE on Frieda Street Homicide – 2 in Custody
Sixto Gonzalez was arrested on 06/24/2021 at the Hidalgo Bridge for a violation of federal probation by the US Marshal Service and is currently in their custody at the La Villa Detention Center. Gonzalez was a person of interest in the murder that occurred at 711 Freida, Pharr, Texas.
Dereck Medina was taken into custody in Mississippi by the US Marshal Service on a warrant that was issued by the Pharr Police Department for Engaging in Organizing Criminal Activity. Pharr Investigators traveled to Hernando, Mississippi and took custody of Mr. Medina on our charges, and he was returned to Pharr on 07/01/2021 for his arraignment. Dereck is the second subject of interest in connection to this homicide.
by media | Apr 12, 2021 | Featured News, Media Releases, Police News
Individual arrested by Pharr police dies at hospital
The City of Pharr Police Department is reporting that an individual, Adelaido Adrian Diaz (4/5/66), was arrested last night for evading police, was declared deceased at McAllen Medical Center hospital this morning.
At approximately 11:30 pm Sunday, April 11, 2021, Pharr police patrol unit attempted to perform a traffic stop for a traffic violation. Driver Diaz kept driving and a low-speed pursuit ensued for a few minutes until Diaz eventually pulled over. Diaz was arrested for evading police and transported to the Pharr police department’s holding facility.
At approximately 5:54 am, dispatch observed Diaz fall to the ground via a video monitor, hitting his head on the ground. Jailers immediately responded and called for an ambulance. Diaz was found conscious with an obvious injury to the back of his head.
At 6:27 am, the ambulance arrived at the Pharr Police Department. According to police reports, the ambulance arrived at McAllen Medical Center at 6:56 am, where Mr. Diaz was declared deceased.
Pharr Police Chief Andy Harvey stated, “Our deepest condolences go out to the Diaz family. There will be a thorough investigation led by the Texas Rangers to gather all of the facts surrounding this case as well as a separate internal administrative investigation per normal protocol. I have made myself available to the family to answer any questions or concerns they may have.”
The Texas Rangers are investigating this incident. No further information is available at this time.
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