Texas Border Business
EDINBURG, Texas – On April 1, 2025, at about 11 p.m., the Edinburg Police Department swiftly responded to multiple emergency calls regarding a male suspect, now identified as 19-year-old Moises Isai Rodriguez of Alamo, brandishing a handgun and threatening individuals near the intersection of Jackson Rd. and University Dr.
Upon arrival, officers initiated a search for Rodriguez. Shortly thereafter, Edinburg Police Dispatch received additional reports of a male matching the same description threatening individuals with a firearm in the 2700 block of W. University Dr. Officers located Rodriguez, who immediately fled on foot, heading south from the area.
During the foot pursuit, he attempted to evade capture by jumping into a canal and fleeing eastbound. While evading, Rodriguez was allegedly observed discarding various objects. Officers pursued and successfully apprehended him, recovering a loaded Springfield Armory 9mm pistol, cocaine with packaging paraphernalia, and other narcotics.
A total of nine victims reported being threatened by the armed suspect. Following the investigation, Rodriguez was charged with multiple counts of Aggravated Assault, Manufacture/Delivery of Cocaine, and Evading Arrest with a Prior Conviction. Further investigation revealed that the suspect was also allegedly responsible for a previous incident in January 2024, which led to a lockdown at Edinburg Regional Hospital.
Given the gravity of the offenses and the threat posed to public safety, the Edinburg Police Department has coordinated with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, which has agreed to review the case for potential federal prosecution.
