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They were seen in parts of Nuevo Leon, Mexico: banners set up by the Zetas saying they had nothing to do with the now infamous massacre and mutilation of 49 victims. Now, one of those banners has appeared on a highway overpasses in Nuevo Laredo.
The message directly calls on the heads of law enforcement in Nuevo Leon by name, demanding an investigation be launched into the incident involving those 49 bodies. The criminal group does use the message to claim responsibility for other acts including the recent display of nine bodies hanging from a bridge. They also say the car bombing attempts in Ciudad Victoria and other neighboring cities are the work of someone else. 
What started out early this morning as an alleged kidnapping in a north Laredo neighborhood, turned into a human smuggling case.
Our Lauren Kendrick has been following the story and has the very latest. "We received a call this morning by 1622 Denmark and what it was...was a possible kidnapping." According to Laura Montemayor with the Laredo Police Department, the call came in around 8 a.m in which a male told police he was being kidnapped. Once police arrived to the residence, they quickly realized it was not a kidnapping. "Turned out it was three men who had brought one female over from Nuevo Laredo along with her baby." Montemayor says the three men who illegally brought the woman and her baby to Laredo, were not U.S citizens, but the woman does know the men who allegedly helped her get into the United States. The call to police was a result of an argument the men had. "There was a dispute over money and who was going to get the most profit out of the money they earned from crossing this woman and her baby over." Once law enforcement found out the adults were all here illegally... "The case was turned over immediately to immigration and they now have the case." Our cameras went to the home and were confronted by a family member who did not want us there. This incident occurred in a seemingly quiet north Laredo neighborhood. Montemayor wants to make sure the residents in the area are not concerned. "The kidnapping cases do not happen all the time. It is very few, but we do want to reassure them that they are secure in their neighborhood." 
As flags remained at half staff a moment of prayer was shared by law enforcement officers from different agencies remembering those who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
Official data reveals 166 officers were killed in the line of duty in 2011 in the United states some say men and women in uniform now face more dangers than ever. Assistant Police Chief Gilberto Navarro was on hand and said that the dangers are many from traffic to weapons and other miscellaneous situations out there. In 1936 Laredo Patrol Officer Pedro Ayala was killed by a drunk driver while directing traffic during an accident. Almost 80 years later his daughter in law Delia Montemayor still remembers the tragic loss. She said, "He left my mother in law with all the children. my husband was 10 years old". "Although no amount of flowers can relieve the sadness of the family members of the officers who died in the line of duty. They say they are happy to see this ceremony held in their honor." Montemayor took a moment to express her family's suffering due to the loss of Officer Ayala. Those who swear to protect and serve go to work not knowing what the day will bring. Assistant Police Chief Gilberto Navarro stated that, basically people who serve as Police Officers and law enforcement are very caring individuals and put other people's lives before theirs. Though agencies say they train officers the best that they can, in order to minimize risks out there, Sheriff Martin Cuellar said, "Some times you draw the line, God draws the line and we have to do what we have to do; sometimes it's paying the ultimate price." Carolina Garcia, Pro8news. 
Your Good Neighbor Station recently hosted a debate with the candidates for County Constable Precinct 4.
The six candidates wanting to be your next Webb County Constable in Precinct 4 are, ballot order, Gerardo "Jerry" Carmona, Harold Devally, Wayo Ruiz, Jerry Gonzalez, Tony Guardiola, and Jesus "Jesse" Ibarra. 
Your Good Neighbor Station recently hosted a debate with the candidates for County Commissioner Precinct 3.
The five candidates wanting to be your next County Commissioner for Precinct 3 were, in ballot order, John Galo, George Altgelt, Danny Lopez, Jr., Hector Cortez, and Poncho Casso. 
Now to a story you found out about first here on Pro8news.
The two macaws taken from a Laredo home last week are found in the back yard of a residence in North Laredo earlier today. Police say the people who had the birds say they didn't know they were stolen when they bought them. Reporter Carolina was on the scene for the birds' reunion with their original family and has this story. "I really never thought I would , I was losing hope." 4 year old Coco and 2 year old Cash were taken from their home less than a week ago. A security camera placed next to the birds' cage caught the incident on tape. Their owner Ashley Obregon says she felt all was lost then she received a call that she says gave her a sense of hope. Obregon said, "I received a call this morning that they had found my birds; if I can come and see if it was them." Police say the birds were reportedly bought on the street for one thousand dollars each. They were located at a North Laredo residence just before their new owners were reportedly planning to re-sell the birds. Police say the people who had Coco and Cash were planning to take the birds to Roma and sell them for a higher price in that city. "I can't believe that that was gonna be done but I'm just glad that we were able to find them before they did leave", said Obregon. Police say they are very close to catching the thiefs. "There haven't been arrests but my understanding is that the arrests are eminent in this case." Investigator Joe Baeza says Laredoans can prevent this kind of robbery. "Take better care of the animals as well and put them in a place where they won't have such easy access to steal them because they will steal the animals." Coco and Cash were said to be found in good condition. They are now back at their home and are excited to see their family again. Their owner described the moment, "They were saying their names very excited . I am very happy I found them." Carolina Garcia Pro8News. 
Bound to her wheel chair she sits before the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Maribel Zavala asks for help here as she’s done so many nights before. On this evening parishioners call on Pro 8 News hoping we can help a situation they just cant solve. “I ask people for donations for help, but the father he won’t let me ask for help,” she says Choosing not to be on camera, the people say they worry for her, yet fear she may be involved in some sort of exploitation, maybe abuse, no one is quite sure. But, getting a closer look, our cameras recognize Maribel. We caught up with her in this story some years ago. “What are you doing? …” We spotted her soliciting sex for money on San Bernardo Street. For $20 dollars is what she told us. Back then she had both her legs. But, tonight her health clearly deteriorating. “I have blood clots. It’s a bacteria. It’s eating inside me. That’s how I lost my legs, and now I don’t want to loose my arms,” Maribel explains. Her arms appear burned, and as tears continue to run down her eyes, a church leader makes it clear, she can no longer be on these grounds. “People judge me, because they think I do drugs.” Still in this place of worship parishioners remain concerned and pray for an answer. What do you need Maribel, “For people to help me.” 
Reporter Lauren Kendrick speaks to Democratic Chair Sylvia Palumbo about early voting.
We start off our newscast with news from Nuevo Laredo.
That's where images begin to surface of the gunfire that impacted the building of the "El Mañana" newspaper . Today the daily is making it official in a statement that they can no longer report on the violence plaguing their city. Our Carolina Garcia has more on our top story at ten. Thanks Adriana. Once again the "El Mañana" offices are hit by gun fire. It happened Friday night. An official in northern Mexico says a group of gunmen opened fire on the newspapers building. Tamaulipas State Interior Secretary Morelos Canseco says the attack lasted five minutes. It was reported that the structure of the building and at least six vehicles were damaged when the bullets and other explosive devices impacted from outside. Today the news paper releases a statement saying they will no longer cover violence. The statement released in Spanish says the news paper is appealing to the public comprehension as they will not cover any information deriving from the violence in Nuevo Laredo or any other region in Mexico. The statement ends with a quote from one of Mexico's heroes Ignacio Zaragoza saying people in that land were born free and they will remain free or they will die demanding freedom. This marks the second violent attack the "El Mañana" suffers. The first attack was back in 2006. It is important to mention that journalists in Mexico have recently fallen victims in several attacks. Just last week, three photojournalists who covered the crime beat were slain in the neighboring state of Veracruz. Reporting from the studio Carolina Garcia Pro8news. 
We start off our newscast with news out of Nuevo Laredo.
That's where the violence of the ongoing drug war continues this time caught in the gunfire the El Mañana newspaper. It's our top story tonight. An official in northern Mexico says a group of gunmen opened fire on the newspapers building. Tamaulipas state interior secretary Morelos Canseco says the attack lasted five minutes however no video of the incident has been released. This is archive video of the last time they went under attack in 2006. Back then several people injured fortunately this time no injuries were reported. However it's reported that the structure of the building and some vehicles were damaged when the bullets impacted from outside. Canseco did not say whether the newspaper was the target of the shooting Friday night. It's offices however occupy more than half a block with no adjacent buildings . Last week, three photojournalists who covered the crime beat were slain in the neighboring state of Veracruz. |
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