Weslaco PD Crime Prevention Officers Bernie Garza and Antonio Damian speak to residents from two different Neighborhood Watch groups, Los Arcos subdivision and Centerpoint subdivision. Both are in City Commissioner Patrick Kennedy's District 6. For other pictures, click these links:  City Commissioner Patrick Kennedy        Interested Residents         Other Residents

ID THEFT

     ID Theft has become one of the most prevalent nonviolent crimes reported today. In just the last 3 months, 34 cases of this serious offense have been reported to the Weslaco Police Department. Usually, these cases involve a compromised Social Security number. If you are a victim of ID Theft or suspect you might be, below you will find website links that provide useful information.

www.texasfightsidtheft.gov www.txdps.state.tx.us/administration/driver_licensing_control/idtheft/idtheft2.htm www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft/

For information on how not to be a TARGET FOR THIEVES, click the following link    ThievesPickTarget.pdf  

       A "back to school" event was held by Family Life Ministries at their church, northwest of Weslaco, on Saturday, August 22. Both the Weslaco Fire Department and the Weslaco Police Department were represented, demonstrating equipment and programs they offer. From the police department were Bernie Garza, Crime Prevention Officer, and Yvette Castro, Crime Victims Liaison. There was food, drink, prizes, and inspirational messages for all.