McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) — The city of Laredo promises to do more to stop truck backups on area roads when Mexico closes the World Trade Bridge.

During a news conference on Tuesday, Mayor Victor Trevino and Laredo Police Chief Miguel Rodriguez pledged to do more to help, the Laredo Morning Times reports.

There have been several reported backups and hours-long waits when Mexican customs officials closed the World Trade Bridge due to software problems.

Although U.S. equipment has not faltered, the delays and closures have caused massive backups in roads leading near and to the World Trade Bridge, which is the No. 1 inland port for commercial vehicles in the United States.

Rodriguez has pledged to dispatch officers to prevent traffic backups “to keep those access roads open,” the newspaper reports.

Laredo City Councilmember Vanessa Perez reportedly expressed frustration with the situation, saying: “We can handle an hour or two of the system going down, but once the system goes down for three, four or five hours overnight, that’s where it becomes an issue because we don’t have the space. … We can’t handle all these trucks.” 

LAREDO, TX (KGNS) - A call to police about an assault on a pregnant woman ends with an off-duty officer arrested.

Laredo Police were called out to a home at the 500 block of Provincia Drive at around 6:30 Thursday night.

According to police, they found sufficient evidence to arrest Alberto Alejandro Ochoa, 29, in the case.

Authorities say the assault was minor and the victim didn’t need to be transported to the hospital.

The officer will be placed on administrative reassignment pending the outcome of an investigation.

LAREDO, TX. (KGNS) - A man is wanted by police after he was allegedly paid more than $22,000 for a job that he did not complete.

Laredo Police need your help locating 55-year-old Thomas Mendoza Ibarra who is being sought for deceptive trade practice and theft.

The incident was reported on Oct. 27, 2023, when officers were called to the 300 block of Salamanca Ct for a theft report.

The victim told police that they paid Ibarra $22,800 to build a palapa, but the job was never completed.

If you have any information regarding the location of Mendoza Ibarra, police call Laredo Crime Stoppers at 956-727-TIPS or 956-795-2800.

All calls will remain anonymous and you may qualify for a reward of up to $1,000.

LAREDO, TX. (KGNS) - Laredo Police are investigating a car crash that was reported in central Laredo Thursday night.

On April 25, 2024, Laredo Police reported a crash near Springfield and Taylor Street at around 10:25 p.m.

Police closed off Springfield Avenue heading southbound and Allende Street.

No word on how many vehicles were involved or if any injuries were reported.

KGNS News will keep you updated as more information becomes available.

LAREDO, Tx. (KGNS) - A 17-year-old is arrested following a shooting that injured a woman in west Laredo.

Laredo Police Investigators were able to identify Rolando Flores, 17, as the person who shot at a home located at the 2100 block of West Anna Avenue.

According to reports, a 48-year-old woman, who is known to the victim was shot while she was inside her home.

Police say Flores allegedly shot from the street, which went into the victim’s room.

The victim was shot in the lower waist and was taken to LMC in stable condition.

Flores was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and more arrests may be pending.

The investigation remains ongoing.

LAREDO, Tx (KGNS) - Authorities need your help identifying a couple of men believed to be tied to a theft case.

According to Laredo Police, the incident was reported on March 24, 2024, at a daycare located at the 800 block of E Calton Road.

The Laredo Police Department posted four pictures on its Facebook page showing a man wearing a white shirt and blue jeans, another man wearing a grey shirt, a baseball cap and grey shorts and the vehicle they were believed to be driving.

If you have any information regarding the identity or the location of these men, you are asked to call Laredo Police at 956-795-2800 or Crime Stoppers at 956-727-TIPS.

All calls will remain anonymous, and you may qualify for a cash reward.