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Two suspects arrested in connection with burglary

By PETE BANDA Staff Writer Reporter@sbnewspaper.com   Two San Benito residents were arrested and charged with Burglary of Habitation on Wednesday after committing what police called a “crime of opportunity.” According to a press release from the SBPD, 25-year-old David Ignacio Garza, broke into a garage located on the 100 Block of Resaca Shores and stole …

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Third arrest made in connection to shooting death

NEWS Staff Report  HARLINGEN — Police have made a third arrest in connection to the HARLINGEN — Police have made a third arrest in connection to the shooting death of 19-year-old Eduardo Zapata of Weslaco. Ivan Hermilio Andaverde-Ledezma, 21, of San Benito was arrested on outstanding warrants for murder and three counts of aggravated assault, …

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Second arrest in shooting death

By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer Reporter@sbnewspaper.com Investigators with the Harlingen Police Department have arrested Carlos Cesar Andaverde-Ledezma, 23, of San Benito in conjunction with the murder of 19-year-old Eduardo Zapata of Weslaco. Additionally, authorities have confirmed and released the true identity of another suspect who had also been apprehended and charged in the same murder. …

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San Benito man accused of killing wife in Austin

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com An Austin Police Department homicide investigation involving the death of a 47-year-old woman has led to the arrest of the victim’s husband, both of whom are from San Benito. Senior Officer Jermaine L. Kilgore of the APD Public Information Office reported via press release on Tuesday the arrest of …

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Police arrest man for beating girlfriend

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com San Benito police arrested a man on Saturday for allegedly beating his girlfriend unconscious using a broom stick. Detective David Rodriguez of the San Benito Police Department reported via press release on Monday the arrest of Jose Casarez, 43, of San Benito in connection with the crime. According to …

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Burglary suspect jailed for indecency with child

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com A man is behind bars after he allegedly broke into a home over the weekend and inappropriately touched a teenage girl. According to a San Benito Police Department press release, officers responded to a residence located on the 800 block of Rio Grande Street at approximately 3:16 a.m. …

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Police arrest man for abusing 911 service

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com A San Benito man was arrested Monday for abusing the 911 emergency line by allegedly calling police and claiming to be in possession of a handgun and threatening to use it. It was at approximately 10:36 p.m. July 9 when Detective Rogelio Banda Jr. of the San Benito Police …

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Local man nabbed for sexual assault of a child

NEWS Staff Report HARLINGEN – A San Benito man was arrested by the Harlingen Police Department for allegedly sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl. Pablo Perez III, 32, was arrested by Harlingen police officers and US Marshals on Tuesday, March 12, for allegations that he had sexual contact with the victim. The allegations stem from a …

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Spring Breakers prompt increased traffic enforcement in SB

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com A 22-year-old Spring Breaker from San Benito was arrested early Friday morning on her way back from South Padre Island. According to a police report, Jessica Martinez was pulled over by a San Benito police officer at approximately 3:28 a.m. on the 100 block of Palomita Street for …

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Teen, stepdad arrested for theft by possession

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com San Benito police arrested a man and his teenage stepson for theft by possession stemming from an incident that occurred in January. At approximately 9:02 a.m. on Wednesday, March 6, detectives with the San Benito Police Department arrived at the 1300 block of West Filmore in Harlingen to …

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