McAllen Police Arrest Two After Pickup Hits Fence
A single-vehicle crash near a carnival ride on South Ware Road led to arrests for drunken driving, public intoxication and marijuana possession.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Drug Crime
McAllen Police Department arrested the driver and passenger of a white Chevrolet Silverado pickup that struck fencing near a carnival ride on South Ware Road. The driver received medical care for injuries that were not life threatening.
Why it matters
The crash brought drunken driving and drug charges into a public area where families gather near a carnival ride. It illustrates how a single-vehicle incident can result in multiple criminal arrests in McAllen.
Daniel Garza was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated with bond set at $2,000, and Adamari Alcala was arrested for public intoxication and marijuana possession with bond set at $1,000. Court dates and final charging decisions were not included in the available reporting.
The players
McAllen Police Department
The municipal police agency of McAllen, Texas, responsible for investigating local crimes and traffic incidents in the city.
The details
Officers responded to a single-vehicle crash in the 1500 block of South Ware Road, where a white Chevrolet Silverado struck fencing near a carnival ride. No other injuries or property damage were reported.
Timeline
Saturday, October 31, 2026: Crash and arrests occurred on South Ware Road.
Legal Context
The charges filed against the driver and passenger fall under Texas Penal Code provisions for driving while intoxicated and marijuana possession that apply statewide. Local enforcement in McAllen follows these standards when a single-vehicle crash involves suspected impairment and drug possession.
Visitors to carnival rides and nearby public areas on South Ware Road may see increased police presence while the investigation proceeds. Drivers in McAllen are reminded that intoxicated driving remains a criminal offense with arrest and bond consequences.
The takeaway
Impaired driving and drug possession can result in arrest even when a crash causes no serious injuries, and bond amounts are set at the time of booking. Residents should arrange a sober ride if they plan to drink or use substances before driving.
Further reading
For more local cases involving intoxication and drug charges, see Drug Crime coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KRGV.
