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A February Puerto Vallarta prison escape fugitive was arrested in Zacatecas after a shootout, with weapons, drugs and explosives seized.

Puerto Vallarta police arrested a theft suspect after a rooftop chase near Aguacate and recovered a safe with 40,130 pesos.

AMESYC says violent business robberies are rising in Vallarta and Bahía, urging shops to protect workers and press for patrols.

A stationary LP gas tank fire at Hotel Krystal drew Puerto Vallarta firefighters, with no injuries or evacuation reported.

A Houston-bound passenger was detained at PVR after officers allegedly found a magazine and 15 cartridges during screening.

A fifth inspection at Ceinjure Costa Norte keeps attention on Puerto Vallarta’s prison after the February escape of 23 inmates.

Battery-shop worker hurt in Versalles robbery as police search nearby streets and early reports differ on key details.

Search flyers in Plaza de Armas keep missing-person cases visible as Vallarta families seek public attention and official follow-up.

Puerto Vallarta recorded 389 robbery complaints from January through April, with increases in business and person robberies.

A Marina Vallarta boat fire raised questions after officials said a required hydrant failed during the emergency response.

A Canadian man was found dead in Ixtapa, Puerto Vallarta, as Jalisco authorities investigate how he suffered an abdominal wound.

Authorities identified René Méndez Vázquez, a former Puerto Vallarta police commander, as the victim of Friday’s Ixtapa attack.

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