LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Webb County Sheriff’s Office and DEA raided a home in South Laredo early Wednesday morning leading to one arrest.

On October 9, 2024, around 6:30 a.m., officers searched a house in the 3300 block of Irapuato Drive. They found 6.3 grams of cocaine in small bags, ready to be sold.

Bethany Karla Guerrero was arrested for having drugs and two counts of child endangerment. She was taken to the Webb County Jail and is waiting to see a judge.

Sheriff Martin Cuellar thanked the DEA for their help. He also reminded the public to report any suspicious activity and noted they may get a cash reward.

The raid happened near United South High School and Middle School in the Los Presidentes area.

Below is the original story:

An early morning raid has created a buzz in a South Laredo neighborhood. Members of the sheriff’s office, in collaboration with the DEA, executed a raid on a home located in the 3300 block of Irapuato, within the Los Presidentes subdivision, near United South High School and United South Middle School.

The raid is reportedly part of a narcotics investigation and is not the only one planned for the day. Deputies confirmed that another raid is scheduled but did not disclose any further details.

During the raid, our cameras captured individuals on the patio of the home being questioned by authorities; however, no information regarding arrests has been released at this time.

Stay tuned to KGNS News for updates as more information becomes available.

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A 39-year-old man was arrested Monday night, October 7, after hitting several cars and fleeing the scene on McPherson Road, Laredo Police say.

At about 8:40 p.m., Laredo police responded to reports of the crash in the 4500 block of McPherson Road. The victim said a Dodge Durango hit their car and then drove away. The victim followed the Durango and saw it crash into another car at the intersection of Saunders Street and McPherson Road.

After that crash, the Durango tried to back up and hit a third car, police said. It finally stopped in the 4500 block of McPherson Road when it could no longer move.

Officers detained the driver, Victor Balderas Martinez, who showed signs of being drunk. He was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated and three counts of Accident Involving Damage to a Vehicle.

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) -A man was attacked with a machete while out for a run early Tuesday morning, with the incident taking place just after midnight in the 1900 block of Milmo Avenue when police responded around 12:12 a.m.

Laredo police report that the victim stopped to tie his shoes when the suspect, 42-year-old Olvin Noe Cortes, approached him, accusing him of trying to steal his license plates. Cortes then attacked the runner with a machete.

The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment, and Cortes was arrested, facing charges of aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury.

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Three people are facing murder charges following a robbery that escalated into a shooting that claimed a man’s life.

A 42-year-old man was killed Saturday, October 5, after being shot at the 100 block of Aurora St. following an attempted robbery.

Resident, Diego Gutierrez, told KGNS about his point of view as the robbery occurred. Mentioning, “I have dogs so they got a little crazy when they heard the shots and I didn’t hear that well, but when I saw the outside, I saw cars,”

Gutierrez was inside his apartment when he heard the gunshots and what sounded like a car driving off at a high speed.

“I came back at like 2 in the morning and saw a bunch of police surrounding the area. I couldn’t get to my house in the parking lot because there was a crime scene,” Gutierrez added.

According to Laredo Police, the victim, Luis Garcia was shot and tried to drive away about a block and a half before crashing into the sign of a business.

Investigator Joe Baeza, with Laredo Police, mentioned, “They found someone who was inside the driver’s seat with a gunshot wound to the chest. He was already unconscious, even though they took him to the hospital immediately. Regrettably, he did pass away due to his injuries.”

With the help of a witness who was also inside the car at the time of the robbery, Baeza says they were able to find the people they believed were responsible for the shooting.

Baeza added, ”It took place outside the street in a vehicle in front of the house of two of the assailants, the two women that were on Aurora St. Officers went there and detained the women, then brought them in for questioning and that developed the case some more.”

After speaking with 41-year-old, Brissa Vega, and 40-year-old, Deborah Uresti, Laredo Police were able to identify David Cruz as the third suspect and arrest him at his house on Snowfalls Dr.

“The people who were involved in this case also led investigators to the location of the weapon, and that was located at E Bustamante St. and was also recovered as evidence,” said Baeza.

While the investigation remains ongoing, Baeza confirms that all individuals knew each other.

All three were taken to the Webb County Jail.

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The suspect known for infamously stealing a patrol car after being provided with life-saving measures has been arrested by police.

On September 18, 21-year-old Felipe Aguero had suffered an overdose at the intersection of Mercer St. and Canada Ave.

According to police, Aguero awoke after receiving Narcan where he proceeded to steal the police unit and crashed soon after.

According to Jose Espinoza with the Laredo Police Department, Aguero was arrested on September 24 and is facing three felony charges.

Espinoza noted, “Officers were not expecting this to happen. He woke up from this overdose and immediately started to flee from the officers. That’s when he got into one of the units that was left unlocked and crashed it shortly after.”

Officers knew who the suspect was so they were able to obtain warrants for his arrest.