Two Teens Charged Assaulting McAllen Police Officer

Two teenagers, Sergio Contreras Sandoval and Alexander Andree Flores, have been charged in connection with the assault of a female McAllen police officer early Sunday morning while officers were breaking up a fist fight downtown. Flores is charged with assault on a peace officer, resisting arrest, and evading arrest, while Sandoval faces charges including public intoxication and interference with public duties. The officer sustained upper-body injuries but was able to remain on duty. Video footage showed the officer being attacked during a chaotic scene, prompting McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez and Mayor Javier Villalobos to urge the public to provide information to McAllen Crime Stoppers. The suspects remain in custody at the Hidalgo County Jail pending further investigation, which involves state and federal partners. Authorities continue their investigation and encourage anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers anonymously.