Crime & Safety News - Latest Local Updates and Alerts

•November 6, 2026

More People Sleeping on Puerto Vallarta Streets

Residents report more people sleeping outdoors in central Puerto Vallarta, raising questions about shelter plans and the availability of DIF assistance.

•November 5, 2026

Vallarta Crocodile Nearly Bites Man Who Gets Too Close

A man narrowly avoided a crocodile bite at Puerto Vallarta’s Cuale River mouth. The animal was relocated, but safety warnings still apply.

•October 30, 2026

Vallarta holiday security operation starts on Malecón

Puerto Vallarta’s holiday security operation starts October 30 on the Malecón, with cemetery patrols and entrance checks November 1–2.

•October 30, 2026

Families plan Vallarta protest for two missing women

Families plan an October 31 protest outside Walmart Pitillal for Melissa and Violeta. Road closure details remain unconfirmed.

•October 23, 2026

Puerto Vallarta Insecurity Perception Falls to 53.6%

Puerto Vallarta’s insecurity perception fell to 53.6% in September, but remained more than double a year earlier, INEGI reports.

•October 16, 2026

Jalisco Sends 90 Emergency Responders Toward the Coast

Jalisco sent 90 responders and 35 vehicles to the Costa Sur as Trudy approaches. Here is what is confirmed for Vallarta and Cabo Corrientes.

•October 15, 2026

Suspect Arrested After Two U.S. Visitors Robbed in Vallarta

Police arrested a 20-year-old suspect after two older California visitors were robbed in downtown Puerto Vallarta. Their belongings were recovered.

•October 14, 2026

Three face criminal case over Vallarta turtle capture

Three people face criminal proceedings over a Vallarta mud turtle capture, bringing wildlife trafficking and shrinking wetlands into focus.

•October 10, 2026

Hurricane Simon Prompts 4 p.m. Shelter-in-Place Call for Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta residents are urged to shelter by 4 p.m. Saturday as Category 4 Hurricane Simon approaches Jalisco's coast.

•October 9, 2026

Two Young Men Found Alive in Puerto Vallarta After Suspected Cartel Recruitment

Two missing men were found alive in Puerto Vallarta's Ixtapa area Sept. 30 as authorities investigated deceptive job offers.

•September 27, 2026

Search Continues for Tourist Missing off Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta crews, the Navy and drone operators searched Sunday for a San Luis Potosí tourist missing after heavy surf.

•September 26, 2026

Everyone Rescued After Yacht Sinks Off Puerto Vallarta

A roughly 60-foot yacht sank near the Ameca River mouth off Puerto Vallarta Saturday. Everyone aboard was rescued without reported injuries.

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