FEATURED CRIMES
Our mission is to provide a sense of security for the people of Hidalgo County by protecting life and property, reducing the opportunity for crime and disorder, enforcing the law, and providing other police-related services as required by the community in a manner consistent with the values of a free society.
Each week, Hidalgo Crime Stoppers compiles a sneak peek of top cases in the Rio Grande Valley. Check them out below and then submit your anonymous tips to help detectives solve crimes.
March 5, 2023 — Put on your crime-fighting cape and check out a top case here in the Rio Grande Valley. The unsolved murder of young 19-year old Yocelin Rodriguez. Can you help the detectives solve her murder?
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Raul Herrera Jr., of McAllen, to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List, and Crime Stoppers is now offering a cash reward of up to $7,500 for information leading to his arrest. Remember, all tips are guaranteed to be anonymous. Raul Herrera Jr. 51, is affiliated with the Tango Vallucos gang and has, in the past, also been affiliated with the Texas Syndicate gang. He has been wanted since May 2023, when warrants were issued out of Hidalgo County for his arrest for aggravated sexual assault, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, assault causing bodily injury of a family member and violation of bond/protective order.
Herrera is 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs about 190 pounds. He has tattoos on his chest and both arms. For more information or updates in the event of his arrest, view Herrera’s wanted bulletin.
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The Hidalgo County Crime Stopper's mission is to provide a sense of security for the people by protecting life and property, reducing the opportunity for crime and disorder, enforcing the law, and providing other police-related services as required by the community in a manner consistent with the values of a free society.
Recognizing that quality of life begins with public safety, the members of the Hidalgo County Crime Stoppers will form partnerships with other law enforcement and government agencies to address all crime and disorder issues. We will be guided by the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office core values of Integrity, Pride, and Community. We, therefore, reaffirm our commitment to community service and to the pursuit of excellence.