LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo ISD coach, Rolando Ramos, was arrested on Monday, August 19, for alleged solicitation and prostitution.

Ramos was later released on bond.

KGNS+ confirmed that Ramos works at LISD and is a coach teaching at Cigarroa High School.

The district has since released a statement regarding the arrest, and reads as so:

“Upon notice of his arrest, LISD immediately placed the employee in question on administrative leave. Disciplinary action is pending the outcome of a local law enforcement investigation.”

More information will come as the investigation continues.

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - One person is injured after accidentally discharging a firearm, according to Laredo Police.

Laredo Police responded to the 5700 block of Gillian Drive at around 9:30 p.m. Thursday for a call regarding an accidental shooting.

At the scene, officers discovered a 22-year-old man who had sustained an injury to his foot. Officers report that the victim, who works as an armed security guard, was in the middle of clearing his handgun when the accident occurred.

The man was transported to the hospital and is in stable condition. The community is urged to stay vigilant about firearm safety to prevent similar accidents.

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Police Department has found 81-year-old Germanico Mendiola, who went missing earlier on Thursday, August 22. He is safe and back with his family. Police thank everyone for their help.

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Laredo Police urgently need your help to find an 81-year-old man, who went missing while walking a central Laredo street.

Germanico Mendiola has white hair, and brown eyes, is about 5′9″ tall, and weighs around 260 pounds. Mendiola was last seen Thursday afternoon, August 22, wearing a black checkered shirt, black pants, and sandals, walking on Chihuahua Street.

He might be disoriented and unable to get help. If you have any information, please call the Laredo Police Department at (956) 795-2800.

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A 39-year-old undocumented man fell about 15 feet into a creek in South Laredo early Thursday, August 22, and was injured.

Border Patrol agents called the Laredo Fire Department around midnight after the man fell while traveling through a brushy area near Riddle Drive and Dr. Eva Perez Lane.

Firefighters used a Stokes basket and rope to rescue the man from the creek. Hernan Martinez with the fire department warned about the dangers of walking in brushy areas at night. “It’s very dangerous out in the brush, especially where there are no homes nearby,” Martinez said. “Unexpectedly, someone can fall into a steep creek and injuries do happen.”

The man was taken to Laredo Medical Center with injuries to his shoulder and left leg. U.S. Customs and Border Protection advised against crossing the border unlawfully, saying it can put lives at risk.

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A fire is reported at a north Laredo high school parking lot Thursday morning.

UISD Police were called to assist the Laredo Fire Department for a vehicle reportedly on fire at the United High School front parking lot. According to officials, the fire was extinguished before noon.

A fire investigator has been dispatched to the scene, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.

This is a developing story.

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A few weeks ago, what began as a day of celebration at the beach turned into a life-saving mission for a group of friends. However, on Tuesday morning, these local heroes were honored for their bravery.

Ignacio de la Miyar, who has a background in lifeguarding and water instruction, recounted the moment he realized a swimmer, Tabitha Sullivent, was in danger. “All of a sudden I heard a scream, and I noticed that people were exiting the water, and there’s commotion in the waves, and I ran that way thinking it was a distressed swimmer,” said de la Miyar. It wasn’t until he was swimming toward her that he realized a shark was in the water.

With the help of his friends, Amando and Jesse, de la Miyar was able to pull the wounded Sullivent out of the water, an effort that quickly made national headlines. Reflecting on the rescue, de la Miyar said, “Amando and Jesse showing up I think that was just another push for me to keep going. They as well kept going, so team effort, teamwork. We grabbed her, went ahead and brought her back to the edge. I think it was just a grab and go for us. Not too much thought was put into it.”

On Tuesday, de la Miyar, Jesse Villarreal, and Jose Brisegno were celebrated for their heroism by Council Member Dr. Tyler King and Mayor Dr. Victor Treviño. Dr. King, who was in Oklahoma for Army Reserve training when he heard the news, expressed his pride, saying, “Few hours later I see people from Laredo sharing, sharing, Ignacio and Miyar, and what, that’s Coach Nacho. I was really proud to tell some of my fellow soldiers in Oklahoma, that’s my daughter’s swim coach from Laredo, Texas. So, you know because when these types of things happen, it’s not just Laredoans who are proud, it’s the whole country who’s proud.”

Despite the recognition, de la Miyar humbly downplayed his actions, saying, “I see it more of a tragedy and so I don’t want attention, or I don’t see I need the attention, or we need the attention. For us, I think it was just a grab and go.” Dr. King added that Laredoans are resilient people who often do a lot with very little, and this rescue is a testament to that spirit.

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A fire in central Laredo shut down both directions of traffic Wednesday afternoon, snarling Laredo’s streets as crews rushed to the scene.

The Laredo Police Department closed northbound and southbound lanes near 1800 San Francisco Avenue on Wednesday, August 21, around 4 p.m., due to a fire in the area.

Authorities are urging drivers to avoid the area as emergency crews respond.

There is no word yet on when the roads will reopen. We’ll keep you updated once we learn more.

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The second day of the National Democratic Convention in Chicago has ended, with attendees from around the country, including some from Laredo.

Thousands of democratic followers showed their support for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.

Laredoan Alejandro Garcia is in Chicago attending the convention.

“I just want to say how excited I am to be from Laredo and to be here. I understand the historical nature of this,” said Garcia.

Garcia continued saying how seeing his political heroes take the spotlight was a dream come true.

Garcia added, “I’m just hoping to be able to make my family and other people in Laredo proud cause these opportunities do not come to anyone and I’m just happy to represent the 956.”

At the convention, Garcia witnessed the tight security in and around the building.

Being from the border, Garcia anticipated both democratic leaders touch on border security, national healthcare and individual rights.

“I want to hear her plan about healthcare and how she’ll layer it in helping all these people and how it will help my family. We have heard her say this over and over again, which is reproductive freedom. Laredo is in Texas, and the state has extreme abortion bans, obligating so many people to flee in case of emergencies or even pregnancy and that is not right,” said Garcia.

U.S. Congressman, democrat and Laredoan, Henry Cuellar, shared his thoughts despite not being able to attend the convention.

Cuellar expects Harris to repeat former President Obama’s formula relating to international conflicts but hopes that both democratic nominees visit the border very soon.

“We’ll hear from our former presidents, we did hear from Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, Obama, former President Clinton and of course, the Vice President nominee, Tim Walz. I have served with Tim Walz, he is a good man, and the way you see him is the way he was as a member of Congress,” said Cuellar.

According to a report, 50 thousand people attended the Republican National Convention, where Donald Trump accepted his party’s formal presidential nomination.

It is expected that the same number of attendees will also reach this political event.

The 4-day Democratic National Convention ends on Thursday, August 22nd, it is expected that Harris will formally accept the presidential nomination.

ZAPATA, Tex. (KGNS) - A man is facing five counts of human smuggling after being caught by DPS on Monday, August 19.

Laredo DPS was able to capture dashcam footage of a black car coming to a stop north of Laredo.

In the black car, several people were seen running away from the vehicle.

The driver was identified as 33-year-old Alejandro Rivera Jr. a resident from Zapata who was arrested at the scene.

There are currently no further arrests in connection to the case.